It is really easy to use! Here is the gizmo propped up -- see the "tunnel" between the yellow and the metal? You push the end of the bias strip through the tunnel and out it comes! Be ready with spray starch and a hot iron to press the folds into place. I nearly cut up a yard of fabric into bias strips so that I could practice, but I restrained myself.
Instead, I cut up enough of this lime green to make the bias vines for Blackbird, Hello -- the wallhanging that was our workshop practice piece. And here is the flimsy! It's 40 x 40 and I estimate that it used 1-3/4 yards of fabric.
See what other quiltmakers are working on this Design Wall Monday at Judy's Patchwork Times.
I have two and I use them more than you'd think for trim (for example making a contrast stripe down the centre of bag handles). I lost the instructions straight away, I wish that I'd scratched the size of fabric to use on the side of each one.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried those yet, but may have to look into purchasing one. Love your practice piece. It is so much fun!
ReplyDeleteSweet and fun! I love the color combination. Thanks for sharing.
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What fun, a Pat Sloan workshop. I have a full set of these tape makers and have used each one, several times, for different projects. I really like your workshop project, very bright and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteI love those bias tape makers, I have a couple different sizes. Love your blackbird project, great bright colors!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking wall hanging. Nd, wow, at least the top looks finished. what a novel idea.
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