tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post292935748247761441..comments2024-03-07T21:02:21.701+11:00Comments on You SEW Girl: Nothing to be afraid of, folks...Nikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17330947653655808973noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-38615592667209142402010-03-18T18:07:59.601+11:002010-03-18T18:07:59.601+11:00I wanna buy one and its on my list. I make my own ...I wanna buy one and its on my list. I make my own bias the old fashioned way but without pins. Takes forever and I end up in a steam cloud cos that's how my mum used to do it. Crazy huh.Echonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-34138189254530643792010-03-18T09:32:47.630+11:002010-03-18T09:32:47.630+11:00I have several bias tape makers. My favorite are ...I have several bias tape makers. My favorite are the fusible bias tape makers. I can add the fusible web and secure the whole thing just like I like it before I sew. It would make this skirt even easier. I think I need to get a giant bias tape maker though. It would be great for around the hem of a skirt where I really wanted the hem to stand out and talk.Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-78028500626879512252010-03-17T23:07:24.651+11:002010-03-17T23:07:24.651+11:00I've made bias tape without a maker, with a ch...I've made bias tape without a maker, with a cheap maker and now I have a whole selection of Clovers which I adore. but Nik, I've always struggled with attaching and thought it was just a commercial v home application thing. Recently I've started sewing just to the right of the fold line, giving me a few extra mm for turning over, but I never thought to trim!! and pressing before sewing - that should have been so bl**dy obvious!!<br />As always, thanks for your incredible tips! and btw, soooooo jealous of your new machine!!<br /><br />LxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-29702190156467291962010-03-17T01:19:11.183+11:002010-03-17T01:19:11.183+11:00Thanks for the tutorial. I am inspired to now use ...Thanks for the tutorial. I am inspired to now use the two bias tape makers I have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-75616697053586882672010-03-16T21:30:54.766+11:002010-03-16T21:30:54.766+11:00Everytime I am making one of your bags my husband ...Everytime I am making one of your bags my husband says - why dont you add binding! Consider he has a great eye for 'design'(yep he is an architect) its safe to say you are not a geek...Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-15885304103473032152010-03-15T18:09:54.892+11:002010-03-15T18:09:54.892+11:00I do have a bias-tape maker and must confess, I ha...I do have a bias-tape maker and must confess, I have not used it! I have however made my own bias tape before, mostly when I want to use co-ordinating fabric on a piece I am sewing. I must admit also that I am not fond of making my own bias tape. Mostly because it pains me to use my fabric for the strips! It seems to take so much fabric. Silly, I know.Pinktuliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10471772654512478150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-55875873067007826292010-03-15T12:51:28.696+11:002010-03-15T12:51:28.696+11:00Is that a different presser foot too? Have to say ...Is that a different presser foot too? Have to say thanks for this tute - there are many out there but yours is the best ive seen - and you dont say to hand bind the last step!<br />Deanna (google isnt my friend 2day - cant log on!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-87998078233535998282010-03-15T11:12:27.006+11:002010-03-15T11:12:27.006+11:00Thank you, I will try again. I want to make it bec...Thank you, I will try again. I want to make it because of the different variety you can make instead of simple ones from the store. Thank you again for the help.Romonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17841587333872964357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-70581263058606011742010-03-14T20:28:55.585+11:002010-03-14T20:28:55.585+11:00I got a fusible bias tape maker ages ago by mistak...I got a fusible bias tape maker ages ago by mistake-needless to say it sat there for a long while before i realised i could use it without needing to add fusible tape to it. i made a plain brown top for my (soon to be) 4yr old daughter-it needed serious jazzing up-so i plucked up the courage and used my bias tape maker for a contrasting neck and arm holes and man, what a difference it made! long live the bias tape maker (even the fusible making ones)!!Helennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-19864965968540186602010-03-14T18:46:35.749+11:002010-03-14T18:46:35.749+11:00Yep, love my bias maker, just didnt know you could...Yep, love my bias maker, just didnt know you could do so much with bias binding! I do not make clothes (always a disaster) and so far have avoided making quilts wih curved edges, but sure to use bias binding on the next bag I make, as I have many bags with dodgy binding corners on the bottom. <br />However I agree with earlier comment, my issue with machine stitching both sides of the binding is the bottom. And how much to do you trim back, and is it by eye or do you measure? <br />happy stitching, Sue.Sue SAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802460291741438603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-39186334746615062162010-03-14T10:31:02.579+11:002010-03-14T10:31:02.579+11:00My apologies if my comment appears twice - not sur...My apologies if my comment appears twice - not sure what's happening... anyway, I use them all the time, and I was at a sewing guild meeting yesterday, where one of the guest speakers recommended spraying starch onto the bias strip before inserting into the tape maker, to ensure that the little folded edges stayed pressed down - very useful in dressmaking - I thought that was a great little tip - BTW - is that your NEW Bernina in action?Gay McDonellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14150699751738725615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-44468847911664570152010-03-14T01:44:24.073+11:002010-03-14T01:44:24.073+11:00About to bind a quilt - gah! Needs giant binding b...About to bind a quilt - gah! Needs giant binding but doesn't have to be bias. I was awarded a Sunshine Blogger award by Two Hippos, so wanted to award it to you too! Pop over to pick it up. Love Jen xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-64153186484588967932010-03-13T15:06:59.044+11:002010-03-13T15:06:59.044+11:00Ramona -
A bias grain strip is cut on a 45 degre...Ramona - <br /> A bias grain strip is cut on a 45 degreee angle. You can equally cut a straight grain piece and run it through the tape maker to make narrow straps, button loops etc.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17330947653655808973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-28171528642103128692010-03-13T13:58:35.126+11:002010-03-13T13:58:35.126+11:00Hey Nikki. I'm OBSESSED with bias tape, I LOVE...Hey Nikki. I'm OBSESSED with bias tape, I LOVE sewing with it. I've made my own only twice, the first time it was perfect, but the second time not, I think I measured inaccurately (read: I got cocky and guessed my width! Slap on wrist). I'm also not convinced that my Birch brand tape maker is as nice and neat as your ones... so when I invest in my next size, I'll come to you.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06422492795264972573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-18099334256491230652010-03-13T05:10:39.442+11:002010-03-13T05:10:39.442+11:00Thanks Nikki for a great explanation on Bias Tape....Thanks Nikki for a great explanation on Bias Tape. I'm still trying to learn the sewing ropes and never knew what bias tape was much less how to make it or what I would ever need it for. This helps A LOT! Thanks again.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14789961117599474902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-13494625541949684072010-03-13T03:23:42.872+11:002010-03-13T03:23:42.872+11:00I bought one and used it on a project and was so a...I bought one and used it on a project and was so amazed at how easy it was I totally don't know why I ever bought prepackage bias tape!The Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07811583399575779232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-65631425559646926372010-03-13T03:06:24.666+11:002010-03-13T03:06:24.666+11:00I would love to my bias tape and have tried. I don...I would love to my bias tape and have tried. I don't have a problem with putting it through the maker and ironing it. My problem is cutting the material. Everything I have read, says to cut it on a 45 degree angle, however you did not say it. I was wondering if you did cut it on a 45 or on a 90?Romonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17841587333872964357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-78538057408264296052010-03-13T00:59:13.117+11:002010-03-13T00:59:13.117+11:00I don't have one but not through lack of think...I don't have one but not through lack of thinking they are a very good idea.. most through having a fair stash of pre made stuff I think i should use up (but is never really the right colour) and partly cos I can never decide which size i should get first!! Isn't that a mad reason!Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473756861381738567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-89272284817215325062010-03-12T22:26:35.391+11:002010-03-12T22:26:35.391+11:00I have a bias tape maker that I still have to take...I have a bias tape maker that I still have to take out of the package but i have just used some binding on a bag and wished I could have read your tutorial first - mine's not very neat but I'm sure it'll be OK. Are you willing to share the back of you binding - that's where I was having trouble, looks very neat on the top and horrible on the bottom!!Ange Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06570883812741766857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-20683905506277845072010-03-12T16:30:09.561+11:002010-03-12T16:30:09.561+11:00If you had seen the look of joy on my face when I ...If you had seen the look of joy on my face when I first used my bias tape maker you would know that I'm just as geeky! I LOVE them!!!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13839525522352061118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-66265326575199595502010-03-12T13:12:21.555+11:002010-03-12T13:12:21.555+11:00I'm just a beginning to sew, but my friend gav...I'm just a beginning to sew, but my friend gave me a book about making potholders. That will be the next project I do. The first thing I've done before even starting the project is to buy bias tape makers in all different sizes. I haven't used them yet, but I plan to be an avid user of bias tape. I'm so glad that I found this post, Thank you!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077190277243740343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-78297407826352744602010-03-12T12:02:23.057+11:002010-03-12T12:02:23.057+11:00Great tutorial! I noticed you used the walking fo...Great tutorial! I noticed you used the walking foot to stitch the tape on - do you always use it for this? (maybe that's where I'm going wrong!)Ferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868596428499218246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-88737849798761578662010-03-12T11:13:49.288+11:002010-03-12T11:13:49.288+11:00Thanks so much, Nikki! I know I saw you demonstrat...Thanks so much, Nikki! I know I saw you demonstrate it a while back in class, but it's great to have it written down to follow at my own pace.<br /><br />I'm determined to use my bias tape makers this weekend!! Hmm I do need some oven mitts....ambettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372847527300642851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-77209916190854733012010-03-12T10:38:07.491+11:002010-03-12T10:38:07.491+11:00Bias rocks, enough said!! Love PosieBias rocks, enough said!! Love Posieposie blogs Jennie McClellandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422068499429667636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1100500218153792090.post-81943166688275082122010-03-12T10:01:49.123+11:002010-03-12T10:01:49.123+11:00Thanks for this! I am absolutely hopeless with my ...Thanks for this! I am absolutely hopeless with my bias tape maker and then sewing the tape on. This has made things a LOT clearer. Hopefully next time things will go a bit better for me.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10081759305044677720noreply@blogger.com