To cut the strips I use a square piece of fabric. pat sloan | The packaging for the tool gives the width to cut for bias and straight. It also goes well with the dark brown background. Hooray. But I did decide to use the circle, -circle and fan shapes for this project. As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. And this is how you store bias perfect eh? August 22, 2015 at 06:57 AM. www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltWithPatSloan/. 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. Place together at right angles with right sides of fabric together and a quarter inch hanging over each end. Thanks for great tutorial! See our full FTC Disclosure here: www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltWithPatSloan/. patricia heer | I have often been a bit confused by the simplest things. Thanks so much! May 14, 2017 at 09:40 AM. Error type: This site includes affiliate links Bias tape made some areas not as smooth as others. Our goal is also to keep viewers abreast of new quilting products, and how to use them effectively to make quilting easier and enjoyable. 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. Fusible tape being fed through the top hole. Posted by: Posted by: This is only a preview. The best part about making my own bias tape is that I can have it in any fabric and any color I want. Cut the bias tape off at other end of curve. I love your blog and free patterns as well! Sew the bias tape in place with a matching or contrasting thread depending on the look you want. I have 3 and use them all the time! Privacy Policy - Contact us Copyright 2021 A Needle Pulling Thread. I even did a good job of using up the feature fabrics with very little left over. Line that 45 degree on the BOTTOM of your fabric. This one is Roxanne's but there are several brands available. Now I'll try see if I can do it. Trim off one corner at a 45 angle and then cut the strips at the desired width. 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. I will be trying that soon. To begin I need to cut some bias strips at a width of 15/16 just under an inch. FLOR CHAVARRIA | Find the bias on your fabric. This is a 1/2" bias maker. Beautiful curves here I come!!!!! June 06, 2014 at 03:28 PM. Great tutorial and I love the glue hint. Please try again. I thought I would work small for this weeks project and once again Im working at a larger size. At the bottom of the picture is how the fusible bias tape should look. I could use a stitch such as satin or blanket to secure each piece in place but those wont stand out very well. (Name and email address are required. Flip the short triangle if you want to use it first.I do that if I have short stems. Well, Im going to blame it on the templates because the smallest they went was 6 plus I didnt want any feature fabric left. 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? Here is how I apply bias so I can sew it on the machine.. this is REALLY good.. believe me! The tape will outline the shapes very nicely. I have 3 of those bias makers but never used them. Posted by: You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post. Sew with a quarter inch seam allowance. If you need more length and want less seams, start on the larger piece of fabric. Step 1: Feed the fabric through the bottom hole on the fusible tape maker. Please complete the fields below to send your friend a link to this product. Posted by: Cut 1" wide strips for a 1/2" wide bias maker. 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. This tutorial shows you how easy it is to use and my trick for placing the bias on a project! Article continues below these Amazon Goodies. That is where we feed in the fabric. I have always seen these little gadgets in the notions section and wondered how they worked. and ads from which Pat receives payment or compensation. Posted by: Thank you for visiting our online store! Posted by: 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. We strive in helping our customers find the exact product for their specific needs at an affordable cost. So please use our links as much as possible. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Step 4: Lay the fabric on the ironing surface with the fusible tape centered on the fabric. Mary ann | 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. Your comment has not yet been posted. With a hot iron and steam press the bias tape in place. 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. It is VERY stretchy give it a pull! We, at IDS, pride ourselves in providing outstanding personal customer service, along with competitive pricing on quality products. Peel back the paper on the bias tape to reveal the glue which is shiny. Click on the image below to read the whole issue FREE online. I like to use a hot iron with steam. This one I just happened to cut at 20 as I know Im going to need a bit of fusible bias tape. 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. 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. We supply garment manufacturing companies and showrooms with their entire display of working needs from start to finish. Email address will not be displayed with the comment.). 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. Please enable JavaScript if you would like to comment on this blog. Sometimes the fabric gets stuck. tool and really needed the tutorial to get me to using it. I've been struggling with my bias. With Starch!!!!! THANKS PAT. Step 2: Feed the fusible tape through the top hole on the fusible tape maker. 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. Draw a line of dots with your basting glue. We will contact you as soon as this product is available. Press and trim off the dog ear. It's folded already! Wow, it has been a busy week and Im not done the project yet. This motion will feed out the tape and fabric together. 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. Now I know and I cant wait to get one! pat sloan | Posted by: You can certainly make straight of grain bias, but it will not curve if you are doing stems. Elizabeth | Find the 45 degree angle on your ruler on my Sullivan Edge rulers it says "USE FOR BIAS" on the 45, nice and helpful! Step 5:Lift the tape maker up at a slight angle to the ironing surface and drag it backwards. LOVE THIS ONE. Sue | Learn how your comment data is processed. It feeds through much easier if the fabric end is pointed. 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. The letters and numbers you entered did not match the image. often you need to give the fabric a little help to pull it out the end. Bertie Martin | A light teal rayon thread to add contrast and shine to the bias tape. All rights reserved. See all our. 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. IDS has steadily grown into one of the areas leading retail sellers in the industry. 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 also love to use aurifil threadsthey're great. The ready-made fusible bias tape comes in very limited colors. I don't know how long you've had this post up, but Thank you so much "Strawberry Red"!! If I had purchased the 5mm fusible tape then I could have used a bias tape maker. TIP - Basting glues WASH OUT. Caution though as the steam does billow up around the tool and fabric. The steam heat sets the folds. Please consider this when you view this site. Ness Charlton | Heres one of the -circle blocks sewn together as well as a circle block. Love it for making binding for my quilts! Gyrgyi Varga | Posted by: August 22, 2015 at 10:43 AM. 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. If the top and bottom are the selvage, then that fold is the bias. May 13, 2017 at 10:51 PM, Posted by: July 23, 2014 at 05:20 PM. Your comment could not be posted. Once all the strips have been cut they need to be sewn together to make one long continuous piece. 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! View an alternate. Step 3: Feed the pointed end under the metal bar above the fabric. Posted by: I needed this you do it different than su was taught, but yours is so much easier & better! This tute makes it very easy to see what I have to do. 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. We appreciate all you do to support us. 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. Penny Maki | Posted by: Im also going to need a bias tape maker and a roll of fusible which I conveniently found at my LQS. Your friend will receive an email from you with a link to our site. I have this April 15, 2011 at 12:04 PM. Thank you for sharing this. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. TIP if you won't like your curve, just PULL IT OFF, rinse away the glue and redo it! Tip: It is best to go slow otherwise the fabric can go askew as it is in the top of the picture below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments. Thanks for the info. IDS International Design Supplies, Clover Bias Tape Makers Item #464 / 18 (18mm 3/4"), Create your own bias tapes in minutes. May 13, 2017 at 08:31 AM. Thanks for the demo. May 14, 2017 at 06:46 AM, Ack!! July 05, 2011 at 11:26 AM. FREE PDF download is available for a limited time only. Thank you! Let's get going! Thanks for all you've done for usand for all your pearls of wisdom. I used a lighter colored rayon thread from Sulky as I wanted it to stand out on the dark teal bias tape. http://www.creativetalknetwork.com/, Read my Daily Blog http://patsloan.typepad.com, And Join me at Facebook for some fun! August 11, 2013 at 07:47 PM. 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. May 13, 2017 at 04:24 PM, I have those bias makers already but could get it to work. Please note that when you use our affiliate links to purchase products you are helping support the free patterns and activities that Pat offers. It is a NON fusible style and this one is made by Clover. Happy Quilting! it would be find for place 'straight'. , Posted by: Bertie martin, Posted by: Janet Ward | --Pat & Gregg.. 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 understand the common needs of our customers and therefore provide a well-balanced array of products and services. The item you are trying to purchase is currently out of stock.Please enter your name, email, and phone number below. Copyright var date = new Date(); document.write(date.getFullYear()); IDS International Design Supplies, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Check them out! 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. December 06, 2010 at 11:34 AM. Do NOT pull it any further than this as it will unfold. Thanks Pat - As a lefty, now I think I can do thisit has always seemed SEW backwards, but not now! Thanks thanks thanks!!! I also used three rows of stitching since the bias tape is a wide. Buy a 1/2 Bias Maker HEREand the Rulers I show, listen to my Radio Show! I bought the 10mm width of fusible tape which means I have to use the bias tape maker from Clover. 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. My scrap bin will be happy to take whats left. 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. Heres a picture of what I have come up with so far. beth holness | Having trouble reading this image? Place the bias tape on the edge of the curve at the edge of the square.
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