tool and really needed the tutorial to get me to using it. Cut 1" wide strips for a 1/2" wide bias maker. This one I just happened to cut at 20 as I know Im going to need a bit of fusible bias tape. (Name and email address are required. Click on the image below to read the whole issue FREE online. Elizabeth | TIP.. do NOT use starch before or after as you won't be able to CURVE the bias as well if you starch your fabric, now PRESS your bias WITH STEAM.. LOTS AND LOTS of steam. Article continues below these Amazon Goodies. Cut the bias tape off at other end of curve. And this is how you store bias perfect eh? If I had purchased the 5mm fusible tape then I could have used a bias tape maker. Your friend will receive an email from you with a link to our site. Thanks for all you've done for usand for all your pearls of wisdom. I bought the 10mm width of fusible tape which means I have to use the bias tape maker from Clover. Ness Charlton | http://www.creativetalknetwork.com/, Read my Daily Blog http://patsloan.typepad.com, And Join me at Facebook for some fun! TIP if you won't like your curve, just PULL IT OFF, rinse away the glue and redo it! I will be trying that soon. Im also going to need a bias tape maker and a roll of fusible which I conveniently found at my LQS. It is a NON fusible style and this one is made by Clover. We will contact you as soon as this product is available. Sew with a quarter inch seam allowance. To begin I need to cut some bias strips at a width of 15/16 just under an inch. TIP - Basting glues WASH OUT. patricia heer | Buy a 1/2 Bias Maker HEREand the Rulers I show, listen to my Radio Show! We supply garment manufacturing companies and showrooms with their entire display of working needs from start to finish. I have to make bias tape as Im going to be easing it around curves and the bias tape is much more mouldable than the straight tape to curves. Please consider this when you view this site. I recommend giving the tape a pointed end as well as it has to be fed through a small opening by the fabric and the pointed end will make this go much smoother. This motion will feed out the tape and fabric together. All rights reserved. April 15, 2011 at 12:04 PM. Step 3: Feed the pointed end under the metal bar above the fabric. Step 5:Lift the tape maker up at a slight angle to the ironing surface and drag it backwards. Beautiful curves here I come!!!!! Great tutorial and I love the glue hint. Most people think Im absolutely crazy to enjoy pulling threads through and hiding them but I find it very relaxing especially while watching my favorite movies. The item you are trying to purchase is currently out of stock.Please enter your name, email, and phone number below. Thanks Pat - As a lefty, now I think I can do thisit has always seemed SEW backwards, but not now! The letters and numbers you entered did not match the image. Love it for making binding for my quilts! Notice I have a few dangling thread ends on the circle that Ill get to use my favorite self-threading needles and pull to the back of the block to secure and hide from view. This tutorial shows you how easy it is to use and my trick for placing the bias on a project! Bertie martin, Posted by: Bertie Martin | We also set up and/or furbish everything for a new manufacturing company; from small supplies such as rulers, scissors, pins, etc., to a larger scale of supplies such as clothing racks, cutting tables, sewing machines, and more. Now I'll try see if I can do it. Posted by: and ads from which Pat receives payment or compensation. Posted by: Movie Set / Studio / TV Program - Items for Rent - Props, Dritz 678 Tailors Chalk Pencil White, Yellow, Blue, Straight nickel-plated steel Pins # 17 by IDS-LA - 1oz, Stitch & Source 715 Screwdriver Set of 3 - Excellent for sergers and domestic sewing machines. Sew the bias tape in place with a matching or contrasting thread depending on the look you want. --Pat & Gregg.. Be sure you read the label of the glue you are about to use, Now start positioning you bias ON TOP of the glue, following the curve. You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post. Slide the end of the bias strip into the space between the plastic and metal, the pointy end is helpful so don't cut that off! Press and trim off the dog ear. See our full FTC Disclosure here: www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltWithPatSloan/. This tute makes it very easy to see what I have to do. I thought I would work small for this weeks project and once again Im working at a larger size. I want something to stand out and create an edge on the curved shapes I created, so Ill use fusible bias tape to edge each piece. I could buy fusible bias tape or I could make my own to match the fabrics exactly, since fusible bias tape is easy with the Clover bias tape maker. Let's get going! www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltWithPatSloan/. You can certainly make straight of grain bias, but it will not curve if you are doing stems. Find the bias on your fabric. I have this Find the 45 degree angle on your ruler on my Sullivan Edge rulers it says "USE FOR BIAS" on the 45, nice and helpful! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Your comment could not be posted. Posted by: Thanks so much! It feeds through much easier if the fabric end is pointed. May 13, 2017 at 04:24 PM, I have those bias makers already but could get it to work. June 06, 2014 at 03:28 PM. The packaging for the tool gives the width to cut for bias and straight. Thanks for the info. As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. Ill be back next month with the finishing touches like quilting, embellishing and binding along with adding the bias tape to all of the curves. Posted by: First things first is to choose the fabric that I want to make the tape with and dark teal matches the deep teal in the feature fabrics. I like to use a hot iron with steam. Heres a picture of what I have come up with so far. Step 1: Feed the fabric through the bottom hole on the fusible tape maker. Thanks for great tutorial! That is where we feed in the fabric. August 22, 2015 at 10:43 AM. Place the bias tape on the edge of the curve at the edge of the square. Thank you for visiting our online store! But I did decide to use the circle, -circle and fan shapes for this project. Having trouble reading this image? It is VERY stretchy give it a pull! FLOR CHAVARRIA | Peel back the paper on the bias tape to reveal the glue which is shiny. I needed this you do it different than su was taught, but yours is so much easier & better! I don't know how long you've had this post up, but Thank you so much "Strawberry Red"!! Here is how I apply bias so I can sew it on the machine.. this is REALLY good.. believe me! Posted by: THANKS PAT. Posted by: May 13, 2017 at 08:31 AM. Once all the strips have been cut they need to be sewn together to make one long continuous piece. This is a 1/2" bias maker. Happy Quilting! pat sloan | Learn how your comment data is processed. Fusible bias tape is easy with the Clover Bias Tape Maker and any fabric in any color can be used perfect for customizing your work. QUILTsocial was created for all quilters, beginners and experts alike, to empower them with the skills, techniques, and creativity required to make quilts that will be cherished forever. Draw a line of dots with your basting glue. Line that 45 degree on the BOTTOM of your fabric. Thanks for the demo. often you need to give the fabric a little help to pull it out the end. My scrap bin will be happy to take whats left. IDS International Design Supplies, Clover Bias Tape Makers Item #464 / 18 (18mm 3/4"), Create your own bias tapes in minutes. If the top and bottom are the selvage, then that fold is the bias. Please note that when you use our affiliate links to purchase products you are helping support the free patterns and activities that Pat offers. I also used three rows of stitching since the bias tape is a wide. 18mm (3/4"), Cut the fabric into strips [diagonally (45 angle) for hem finishing, vertical or horizontal for tape cloth handicraft], Pin the fabric edges then iron the folded tape as you pull the Tape Maker. We strive in helping our customers find the exact product for their specific needs at an affordable cost. Heres one of the -circle blocks sewn together as well as a circle block. The ready-made fusible bias tape comes in very limited colors. I have 3 and use them all the time! See all our. Trim off one corner at a 45 angle and then cut the strips at the desired width. Janet Ward | When you buy from our affiliated partners you don't pay anymore than if you bought somewhere else, and sometimes you may even get a better price. If it does turn the tool over and theres a slit in the bottom that a pin can fit in and push the fabric along. Place together at right angles with right sides of fabric together and a quarter inch hanging over each end. It's folded already! Jennifer runs Quilts by Jen, a fantastic educational resource for quilters with many great free tutorials ranging from how to choose fabrics, understanding the value of fabrics, pressing, building Bargello runs, pinning, binding, sandwiching, couching, quilting, and much more. The steam heat sets the folds. We appreciate all you do to support us. I also love to use aurifil threadsthey're great. The tape will outline the shapes very nicely. The secret to perfect alignment on a 6-point 16-patch diamonds are easy with the ESSENTIAL Sew Hand sewing a vintage Forget-Me-Not pin cushion, THE formula for calculating the necessary yardage for binding your quilt, 6 tips to set up the sewing machine for free motion quilting, Stitch, trim, sew: Final steps to making the Something Fishy wall quilt, 5 things you need to know about thread when free motion quilting. May 13, 2017 at 10:51 PM, Posted by: Posted by: Since I didnt fold over the edges of my pieces on any of the shapes I made with the Carefree Curve templates the last couple of days, I now need to find a way to secure the edges so that they do not fray or lift. I've been struggling with my bias. With Starch!!!!! Step 2: Feed the fusible tape through the top hole on the fusible tape maker. Our goal is also to keep viewers abreast of new quilting products, and how to use them effectively to make quilting easier and enjoyable. Step 4: Lay the fabric on the ironing surface with the fusible tape centered on the fabric. A light teal rayon thread to add contrast and shine to the bias tape. Please complete the fields below to send your friend a link to this product. Mary ann | I have often been a bit confused by the simplest things. I even did a good job of using up the feature fabrics with very little left over. I could use a stitch such as satin or blanket to secure each piece in place but those wont stand out very well. This is only a preview. Penny Maki | Error type: This site includes affiliate links To cut the strips I use a square piece of fabric. FREE PDF download is available for a limited time only. August 22, 2015 at 06:57 AM. beth holness | With a hot iron and steam press the bias tape in place. Please try again. So please use our links as much as possible. At the bottom of the picture is how the fusible bias tape should look. Check them out! Caution though as the steam does billow up around the tool and fabric. At the same time that the tape maker is being dragged backwards with the iron towards the tape maker to fuse the fusible tape to the fabric. Fusible tape being fed through the top hole. Your comment has not yet been posted. We, at IDS, pride ourselves in providing outstanding personal customer service, along with competitive pricing on quality products. Thank you for sharing this. Sue | Thanks thanks thanks!!! Privacy Policy - Contact us Copyright 2021 A Needle Pulling Thread. Tip: It is best to go slow otherwise the fabric can go askew as it is in the top of the picture below. Gyrgyi Varga | The best part about making my own bias tape is that I can have it in any fabric and any color I want. Now I know and I cant wait to get one! December 06, 2010 at 11:34 AM. Wow, it has been a busy week and Im not done the project yet. Thank you! Posted by: We understand the common needs of our customers and therefore provide a well-balanced array of products and services. It also goes well with the dark brown background. Please enable JavaScript if you would like to comment on this blog. View an alternate. August 11, 2013 at 07:47 PM. July 05, 2011 at 11:26 AM. July 23, 2014 at 05:20 PM. Posted by: This one is Roxanne's but there are several brands available. Well, Im going to blame it on the templates because the smallest they went was 6 plus I didnt want any feature fabric left. I love your blog and free patterns as well! LOVE THIS ONE. I used a lighter colored rayon thread from Sulky as I wanted it to stand out on the dark teal bias tape. You need some basting GLUE.. a glue stick can work but it's going to pull on your background so I much prefer a liquid glue. IDS has steadily grown into one of the areas leading retail sellers in the industry. Sometimes the fabric gets stuck. Email address will not be displayed with the comment.). May 14, 2017 at 09:40 AM. May 14, 2017 at 06:46 AM, Ack!! let's sew them together right sides, at a right angle, Get out your bias maker, iron and a straight pin, See that opening between the yellow and the metal? , Posted by: If you need more length and want less seams, start on the larger piece of fabric. This prevents automated programs from posting comments. Located in the midst of the large Fashion District in Los Angeles, California, International Design Supplies, Inc. (IDS) is a leader in retail sales for fashion design rooms, pattern makers, garment cutting rooms, and production lines, as well as independent fashion designers, fashion enthusiasts of all sorts and fashion design students in colleges throughout the state of California.

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