I have a fun new Easy Bias Tape Potholder tutorial for you today – this sweet new Easy “Keep Your Cool” Potholder.
One of my favorite parts about making things is being able to make them exactly the way I want them!
Which usually means vintage fabrics and some silliness.
I have been wanting to make a fold-over potholder for a while now – I like the style and there are so many fun options for bias tape and fabrics.
What really gives this pop is the vintage sheet bias tape that edges the potholder – and I had so much fun making it!
Simplicity sent me one of their fabulous Bias Tape Makers and I had a great time trying it out. Here’s a little video I posted on Instagram showing how easy it is to use!
I had fun making up a few different fabrics into bias tape. This is a one inch tip on the machine, which folds and presses the fabric into one inch Single Fold bias tape. Then all you have to do is press it in half to have double fold bias tape.
I found that the tape maker worked better with this fabric in the video than my vintage sheet fabric. The vintage sheet fabric is usually hard to press into creases for some reason. I don’t know if it’s the age of the fabric or what. It pressed it into the tape, but I went over it with the iron give it a little stronger creases.
So let’s get to the tutorial!
You’ll need:
- 1/4 yard fabric
- 50″ of bias tape
- batting
- insul-fleece
- embroidery or other fabric appliques (optional)
Begin by cutting four circles out of fabric, the size you’d like your potholder. I used a big bowl to trace – mine is just about 8 1/2 inches in diameter. Take 2 of the circles and fold them in half. Cut 1/2″ off the folded edge of the half circles. That should leave your with 2 circles and 4 half circles. Whew. Math is icky.
Use these pieces to cut 2 circles of batting, 4 half circles of batting and out of insul-fleece: one circle and 2 half circles.
Cut and prep your bias tape. I cut 2″ wide fabric strips on the bias to make my tape.
Cutting the fabric on the bias (45º angle to the selvedge) will allow your tape to be sewn easily to the curves of the potholder.
If you are not using the Bias Tape Maker, you’ll want to fold each of the long edges of the fabric strip into the center and press. Then fold the fabric strip in half again long ways. Press. Now you have custom bias tape!
For the back piece of the potholder, make a fabric sandwich with the right sides of the fabric out, and a layer of batting, insul-fleece, and batting inside.
Pin your layers together and quilt as desired. I did straight(ish) rows since I thought those would look nice with the wood grain fabric. Trim around your circle to cut off any batting that sticks out.
Repeat the quilting process with your two half circle pieces.
Add your embroidery or applique to your half circles with Wonder Under. I embroidered some fabric with the phrase “keep your cool” but you could add any appliques to yours! Or leave it plain to show off the fabulous fabric you’re using.
Applique around the fabric edges with a small zig-zag stitch to hold them in place.
Now we’re going to add the bias tape. Open out your bias tape and line up the long edge with the straight edge on the back of one of your half circles. Sew along the first fold crease, sewing the bias tape to the back of the half circle. Trim the bias tape so it is the same length as the piece.
Bring the folded side of the bias tape around to the front of the half circle and sew down, sewing right inside the folded edge of the tape.
Repeat for the other half circle.
Now we’re going to put the whole thing together. Lay the half circle pieces on top of the full circle and leave an opening in the middle. The right and left curves of the circle should match up with the half circles. Baste all the way around the pieces, sewing through all the layers, just inside the raw edge.
Starting about 3″ into your bias tape, start sewing the tape to the back of your circle like you did with the half circles. Stop sewing about 4″ from where you started. You should now have two sections of bias tape that are loose at the bottom. Line up where the bias tape would meet in the bottom center and open up the tape. Sew across the bias tape, right sides together. Trim the bias tape ends and press the seam open. Finish sewing the tape to the bottom curve of the potholder.
Bring your bias tape around to the front and sew in place on the front side, just inside the folded edge. (If your bias tape doesn’t cover the stitching, you can trim off a little of the potholder fabric, all the way around the circle.
Now you have a super cute little potholder – all custom decorated with bias tape!
Wouldn’t this be a great gift too? You could make up a ton of bias tape and just do up a stack of potholders! They’d be perfect hostess or teacher gifts!
This Giveaway is Now Closed.
So now let’s get to the part you’ve been waiting for – (though I’m sure you’ve been enthralled by my potholder tutorial) . . . the Giveaway!
Simplicity has sent me a Bias Tape Maker for one of you!!
The Bias Tape Maker comes with a 1″ tip, and they sent along a few extra tips for the winner too – a 1/4″, 3/4″, 7/8″, & 1 1/8″ tips! Think of all the fun things your could edge with those!
This set has a $140 Value!!
Just enter on the Rafflecopter giveaway here – easy peasy!
Giveaway is open to US & Canada residents who are 18 and over. Giveaway will close on December 20 and I will ship it out asap, but odds are you won’t have this in time for Christmas. You can put a picture of it under the tree for yourself. :)
Good Luck!!
Mirka says
Id start with some potholders and would also like to make a quilt for my toddler.
Miranda says
I’ve wanted to make some potholders like these–thank you for the tutorial. If you use insulbrite, can you use polyester batting or should it be cotton batting?
Would love to win the bias tape maker; thanks for the giveaway!
Jane Thomas says
I have been trying to talk myself into buying one of these. Maybe I will be lucky and win one.
Jane Thomas says
I forgot to say what I would do with this. I would make tape for a quilt I am working on.
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Susan M. says
I’m making a quilt for first grandson due mid-February. First attempt… wish me luck! This little gadget sure would come in handy for making the binding.
Sue Ames says
Not sure what I’d make with this bias tape maker but you can be sure it will come in handy with my mug rug and lap quilts to do list.
sue
Joyce Mitchell says
I’d use it for mug rugs and doll quilts. Thanks for the chance to win.
Laura D says
I make lots of bias tape around here. Currently, I’d probably use it for the straps on Grace’s new camis so I wouldn’t have to do it the manual way and singe my fingers!
sharon moore says
great tutorial
Mara says
I’d use it for mug rugs and potholders
Carol Claytor says
I’ve been thinking about getting one of these. This would be a lot better than trying to buy something to match my projects. Thanks for the chance to win one!
Stephanie says
I’ve always wanted a bias tape machine! It puts the perfect finish on all projects
Anne Haun says
I would love this tool and would use it to make a potholder like yours!!
velvet says
I’d make bias tape embellishments!
Lynda says
OHH I would love to have one! It would be great for quilts and I want to make your potholder.
Cindi says
I would make your potholder first! I ask for them every year for Christmas and no one will ever get one for Mom/Nana – lol! Then I would use it as a finishing touch for the tote bags and quilts that I make. Having one would make finishing my projects so much easier. Thank you & Simplicity for the opportunity to win one!
Brittany Rowland says
My grandmother has a bunch of quilt tops made from years ago that need to be finished. I would use it to finish them with some cute fabric!
Andrea H. says
Well, I’d start with about four of those darling pot holders!!
Joanne Draper says
I have been wanting to make my mom some pot holders!! I would love to have a bias tape maker. I am up many nights to 4 or 5 in the morning and I don’t always have the bias tape I need for a project I might be sewing. This would solve my problem.
Kenna Cooper says
Oh what fun! I would have making cute tape. The possibilities are endless with one of these tools.
Beth says
I think I would go to town making pot holders. I have them promised to people, but have yet to deliver ;)
lesley says
i am currently trying to teach myself how to sew/quilt (as well as crochet) so this would be awesome for quilting!!
Absolutelykathy says
I would make the pot holder and baby blanket..
April Lopez says
I make quilts.
Amy the Canadian says
I have a messenger bag that requires bias binding so would try that!
Heidi says
Ok Bev – those are ADORABLE! So they would be on my list. Also, custom bias tape for a Sis Boom dress for me, and some for my friend’s babygirl! No more buying “well, close enough!” bias tape solids!
abbie says
I would love to make some potholders and aprons with bias binding. Yours are so cute!
Darlene says
Looks like a lot of fun
marie sierra says
Merry Christmas!! wow i might start finishing my quilts…thank you …
Colleen says
Love this potholder! Love vintage fabrics! Would love the tape maker! Thanks for the opportunity!
Jennifer says
I NEED one of these. It would cut the time of making bias tape in half!
Wendy N says
I would love to make some pot holders with this too!
Rebecca G says
I am loving the potholders! I could make them for everybody.
Nancy D says
I could use this cool machine right now to put a finishing touch on the mug rugs I’m making! I love this gadget!
Mary Ann says
Oh so many possibilities! I love using bits tape on little girl skirt hems
Tracy says
Very cool!! Love the pot holder.
Nadine says
Pot holders are on my to do list
Melissa Kulesa says
Oh, I so want this! It’s been on my Christmas wish list for a couple years, but I think no one else thinks it’s intriguing enough (to them) to buy it for me. I loved your example, too! I’ve only used bias tape on arm holes for a dress, and it was a pain to make my own bias tape. This looks easier by far. :)
anne j-z says
I would definitely try the potholder.
Christy says
This is a really cool tool!! Thanks for offering it along with such a cute project! Love the potholder and now want to make them!! Merry Christmas!!
Molly F. says
I make a ton of baby blankets and bedding, a tape maker would save me so much time on the custom blankets!
Laurie P says
I just used bias tape to make a pennant banners. This would make that project SO much easier. Thanks for the cite potholder project and the giveaway!
Annette Crain says
I would use this wonderful bias maker for so many things! My first project would be to make some wardrobe items for my little granddaughter’s new American Doll. She needs everything! I make lots of table toppers too, so this handy-dandy bias maker would be a life-saver there too. I also want to make some of those cute pennant banners for the holidays.
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Belinda K-N says
Thanks for the fun potholder tutorial…and for sharing all about the bias tape maker, which would make a great addition to any sewing room!
Liz says
I would definitely use this on the aprons that I make!
Joanne says
I’d like to try your potholder tutorial actually! Also, placemats. Great giveaway, thanks for the chance to win!
Laura says
I love the pot holder! I would probably try this pattern first, then a table runner I’ve been wanting to make!
Jane Ritz says
I would probably start with the potholder, but I have a million ideas going through my head now. Thank you so much for this chance. It would be a dream!
Barbara Norton says
How awesome!! Thanks for the chance to win and the great tutoral! I will make these!!
Brenda Sutton says
I would love to have this. Thank you for the tut and the giveaway.
Marilyn Tucker says
I need to make table runners for every season and holiday. Right now I only have one for Christmas.
Rose Marie Andreozzi says
OOOoooh! I have always wanted one of those bias tape makers!
Jo says
What a sweet potholder thanks for the tutorial. I would use it for many things, aprons bags fender covers drawstrings, the list goes on and on
Sarah Gelormino says
I’ve never made anything with bias tape before so I’d start with a simple fun project, I like the idea of a table runner. Thanks!
Lyn Instefjord says
Great for making quick hanger loops for Christmas stockings!
Brenda Hulsey says
I have been wanting one of these! I’m starting a BOM that has a lot of stems (embroidery) and wanted one of these to help make them.
Bethany says
Well this could certainly save me a few burnt fingertips! Great giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win :)
In Love With Threads says
That looks like a really cool tool! I would give it to my daughter, though, as she is the sewer in the family. I know she’d love it.
Emily says
I love using bias tape as trim in girls dresses.
Kimberlee says
This would be used whenever I make potholders, mug rugs & table runners.
Suzie H says
I would finally tackle the binding for my niece’s quilt, then I’d make one of your awesome pot holders!
Faith says
I have been wanting to try making potholders, so your tutorial I is where I would start! I love love using bias take on my DD’s dresses.
doris s says
I think I would start with your pot holder. It’s so cute.
CarolAnn H says
This little machine gets me excited, I would love to win it!
tina voyles says
I would definately use it to make that potholder! It has to be the cutest ever.. love those glasses!
Chiara Aldridge says
I would use this to make bias tape for a dress I want to make.
Mary W says
Would love to make some fun quilts!
Susanne says
Love it!
Bev says
I would like to make some cute blankets and do some quilts.
Tabitha Klucking says
This would be sooooo great for quilting!
erin says
i’ve never made anything with bias tape, so i guess i’d start with your potholder!
Olga Becker says
Thank you for the giveaway. One can never have enough bias tape. I use it in clothes construction.
Emily C says
I would love to make me some of those foldover potholders. The ones you buy tend to wear out quickly. I need some new ones.
Monique says
Oh my goodness… purses, dresses, pretty much ANYTHING I could get my hands on! I’d so love to win this!
Ursula Ramos says
Always wanted one of these!
Kimberly Day says
There are sooo many things I could use this for! I would love to win this, Thank you
VickiT says
I’d finally get the binding done on my quilt and table runners, both which have only been waiting for the binding to be finished.
Judith says
I would love to make more consistent an professional looking tape for my small quilting projects.
Veronica says
I’d use it any time I make an outfit for Ella that requires bias binding which seems to be a lot lately!
Debra Kay Neiman says
I would be able to use this on all my quilting projects and on trim for some clothing. Merry Christmas from Oklahoma, USA. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
Kimberly P says
I would love to use this to get some baby blankets made for my best friend’s first little one arriving soon!
MIchele Van Epps says
What a cute potholder — love the contrasting bias tape, but of course, the deer makes it!
Cherie says
I am preparing a series of mug rugs and a couple lap quilts that I would LOVE to have my own custom bias tape to complete! This Bias Tape Machine looks like an incredible time saver. I’d also use it to make a stock of bias tape from vintage fabrics, so I would have just the touches I needed at my fingertips. (Love this!)
Marilyn says
I would make a mug rug. Thanks for the chance to win!
Teresa P says
I’ve been making some oven mitts and hot pads from upcycled jeans. This would be great to make bias tape for them.
Monika B. says
I would use it to make some cute baby blankets! Thanks so much for the potholder tutorial, so cute!
Jessica w says
I would use it on PJ Pants
Carol W. says
I have a purse pattern that uses bias tape — I would love to win!!
Brenda says
I would LOVE to win this! It would be a welcome addition to my sewing room!!!
Marleen says
I would make placemats. We just moved to a new house and I need all new decorations!!
martha says
Would be making curtains for kitchen ……TY
melinda t says
blankets, dresses, quilts…i’m sure i’ll find a use for it! :D
Cynthia Harvey says
I could have used this last night. I was making my grandaughter a twirly skirt and bias tape covered the hem of one layer with the fabric from the top layer.
Barbara Webster says
If I had this sweet notion, I would definitely be doing more binding on my projects! Making my own binding seems to work better than buying it.
Emilee says
I would like to try it for some pillows!
Lori Morton says
Ooooh wow…how cool!!! Would use for quilts, potholders of course! (Love yours!), pillow edges…..doll clothes for my Grangirlie……and lots more things I will probably think of after I submit this comment I;m sure! lol lol
Joan H. says
I would use it on a table runner with curved corners. I always make my own binding but this would save a lot of time.
Kara noel says
I would make custom binding for buntings galore. Also you are rad.
Lauren aka Giddy99 says
I’d make custom bias tape trim for travel accessories and some potholders, too!
Roxanne says
I would make your adorable potholders! Thanks for the chance to win.
Anne says
I have a little obsession with bias tape, especially bias tape from prints. Everything is cuter with printed bias tape! If I had a machine that would fold it and press it for me, nothing would be safe. First project would probably be some bracelets made from bias out of vintage fabric scraps. With a little embroidery, maybe a few sequins.
(I’ve linked to your tutorial over at Craft Gossip: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-easy-bias-trimmed-pocket-potholder/2013/12/17/)
Beverly says
Thanks so much for the feature Anne!! :)
Gina Sullivan says
I would make tons of pot holders and use it for apron edging!
Ellen Barth says
Lots and lots of potholders!
Megan P says
I would make bias tape that would actually match some of my funky fabrics for aprons!
Gwen says
That is so cute!!! Potholders are on my list of things to make (mine are about 20 years old, and I can’t rationalize buying any when I can sew). But they have to wait until after the holidays, since there’s not enough time. Of course, having a bias tape maker sure would help in the process (along with a few other projects I have waiting in the wings). What an awesome gadget!
Mary Furber says
Wow – the bias tape maker looks easy to use. Love to win one!
Martha says
I’ve been busy making double layer aprons and have been buying bias tape to put them together. It would be really nice to be able to make custom bias tape.
GrannyTo8Boys says
Oh my goodness, this is a great giveaway. Thanks for the chance. Those potholders are adorable, but quite frankly I am too tired to make one more thing for Christmas, so feel free to just send one my way. LOL. I will be back to check it out for later on though. Thanks.
Donna Rae says
Every time I am at a site that carries the bias tape maker or in a fabric store that has them I look at them and think, one day I will buy it. Would be so awesome to win. But if I don’t the one day will come, some day. (-;
Helen Pelzer-Lane says
This is so neat, and I’m definitely whipping up some for Christmas gifts today. Thanks so much for sharing such an inspiring and useful idea. Merry Christmas.
Penny says
Love the pot holder — especially the deer! Super cute and great little tutorial too. I would love the Bias tape maker — such a time saver!
Kathy h says
I would love to make those potholders and also a growth chart for my granddaughter. All the animals on it are made with bias tape so I have been putting it off, but that makes it look so easy.
lynaeve says
I would make this awesome pot holder
Tonia Jeffery says
I would love to make some piping to add fun details to the clothes I make my girls.
Terrie Brockmann says
My granddaughter is taking Fashion in school and wants to learn how to sew. I would use the machine to help her make bias tape for aprons and placemats. These are easy projects for her to learn to sew!
Terrie Brockmann says
My granddaughter says she wants it to make the cute bracelets her friend has! She thinks she will make one for each of her friends AND her teacher! Crossing our fingers that we will win!
Nicole Sender says
I’d use it for trim on aprons that I am sewiing.
melissa says
I’ve been wanting to make some pot holders.
Kathy says
I love this little machine and putting this holders on my next years Christmas to do list
Vicki H says
I would use it for potholders, coasters, mug rugs, placemats and probably a lot more.
Sandy K says
I love making seasonal potholders, this would be a time saver. Thanks for your tutorial and the giveaway.
Cathy says
I would make potholders, aprons, placemats!!! Maybe it could make binding strips for Quilts – not sure if it makes strips that are wide enough.
Lynn McMahon says
i have 4 half made potholders over there-waiting for some homemade bias trim-i kid you not-i’d love to win, thanks!
Jessica P. says
I am working on a quilt. I would love this to do my binding. It is my first quilt. I would love to use it for that and I am also working on placemats for my mom.
Jane F says
It would be great for the pillow case dresses that go to the girls in Africa. I would use the small tip for vines and Celtic work in quilts,
Jeifner says
I would use it to make the bias binding for my moms gigantic king sized quilt. Not looking forwards to it otherwise :)
Sarah says
I use bias tape all the time on home dec projects like pillows and storage totes! Thanks for the opportunity. Cute potholder too!
EmmaG says
Aprons!!
Annette Deardurff says
Awesome tutorial! I have some of that deer fabric, too!! Would love to win the bias tape maker. Have a Merry Christmas!
Jenn says
I would use it to make baby blankets for sure :)
Pam T says
I would use it for my quilts
Shawn J says
Oh, I could make a lot of different things, what a great giveaway, thanks.
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Loretta says
I’d give it to my mom because she loves to sew! And I’m sure she’s think this was cool.
Barb@Witsend says
I think a snowflake quilt, with the snowflakes made with bias tape. Hmmmm.
Connie Campbell says
I would love to win one of these and use it to make binding for table-runners and quilts! Thanks!
Amy Pellicer says
Hi There! Happy Wednesday! I would LOVE to win this! I am teaching myself how to sew and this would be a GREAT tool to help me create BEAUTIFUL things!
Alexis says
Id make some more aprons. Love aprons trimmed with bias tape.
Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says
That is one cool little machine! I’ve always wondered what to do with bias tape. I think I would use it on a potholder of my own!
Jo Robertson says
it would be fab for pot holders, mug mats and aprons – well everything really!
Diane @ Vintage Zest says
Binding for tops and so much more!
Carmen says
I would like to make some table runners
Brooke says
I would make some potholders for my kitchen.
Deedra says
Oohhhh…a Christmas present for me? You shouldn’t have ;)
Susan Ponte says
I have wanted on of these babies for a long time!!
Penny H. (Kindred Heart) says
My daughter is learning to sew with Doll patterns…bias tape is a necessity! :)
Monique says
kitchen accessories like placemats and table runners!
Andrea says
Probably pot holders to start…
Terri says
I would use it for some pretty baby gifts for all the new little ones in the family… maybe some bibs or baby blankets.
Michelle A says
hmmm potholders, blankets, bags….. :)
Debra says
I would love to make table runners!
Tina H. says
Doll items, but also a quilt made from my kids baby clothes is on the list of things to make…
melissa says
This potholder is so great! My husband shot his first buck this year so soon he’ll be wanting to mount horns on the wall. I’d much rather have this awesome potholder
Rebecca Hill says
A blanket I started 17 years ago! All it needs is binding. And I know I am so pathetic.
Melissa says
I would be making purses with pocket tops in bias tape! What a great machine/invention!
Melissa says
I would make a CORSET (well, technically a bodice)…
And then a quilt for the back door.
Sheri says
Would love ot win this. Thanks
Jennifer says
This would look great in my craft room.
Tammy Northrup says
We were actually just looking at some potholders that were this style in the kitchen store the other day. I would love to make some to match my kitchen.
Anne V says
I would use this(and donate it) to make bias tape for our service ministry(sewing)-when we make the Pillowcase dresses for “Dress a Girl around the World”. Right now, we make the bias tape manually,which is very slow. I know this would save us time and leave more time to construct the dresses!
michelle smith says
I’d make a blanket for my son.
Emmy says
I can make a lot of projects with the bias tape maker. I always buy bias tapes, surely this will save me a lot of money. I use this to make clothes for my son , ipad covers, laptop covers, wallets and more. Wishing I will win!
Karen Marie Kedzuch says
The pot holder is darling. I would love to win the bias tape maker. I would be able to make so many more sewing projects with the help of the Simplicity Bias maker.
Amy W says
Some potholders, blankets, and more!
Sara says
I need this for blanket and quilt binding! I hate buying the premade bias tape but it takes sooo long to cut and iron every piece when making your own bias tape!
Jenniffer Howling says
I would be finishing off the quilt I have started and need to do the binding on :)
Amber C says
I would use it for edging on some blankets and clothes for my girls.
Michelle K says
I’ve wanted one of these forever! Love the blog, love the giveaway!!
KellyS says
Definitely binding for quilts and maybe some cute bias tape for dresses
Renee H says
Oh wow! Would LOVE this!!!
Katie MacAvoy says
Thank you so much! This would be an awesome addition to my little studio!!!
Katie
Lori Thomas says
I would love to make a blanket
BrieAnn S. says
I’d use it to make blanket/quilt binding strips! Binding a quilt would be so easy!
Caroline G. says
Ohh, everything I make uses bias tape and it’s so expensive! How wonderful would it be to have a nifty contraption like this to help me make my own!
Liz says
I would finish my daughters quilt and start one for my son!
Diane Swanson says
Love this and your blog
Sara says
I love bias tape, I like to make it to use on Craftiness Is Not Optional’s bapron pattern!
Kim says
Awesome tut and awesome giveaway!
Brenda Carmon says
I would make an iPad mini travel holder for the car!
Ellen Casper says
It would be great to finish off a quilt I’ve been making.
fenna says
I’d make a lot of things! I use bias tape quite regularly and would love to be able to make my own bias tape quickly and easily!
Lisa says
I really want to make some christmas bunting …
Vicki Richardson says
I have gotten into making aprons and think this little gem would help out soooooooooooo much. Thanks for the chance to win.
Sandy L says
This would make binding so simple,
Karen Wood says
Decorative pillows!
Mary Darnell says
What a clever little gadget! It would be so fun to have!
Linda B says
i would make a kitchen towels!
kylee says
I would finish a wallet I have been working on. :-)
Kristy says
I love using bias trim for many things……clothing, quilts and just finished a travel tote with it. Thanks for the chance!
Katie {Sweet Rose Studio} says
I’d love to use this for making dresses for my sweet girl!
Alyson @Vintage Sunshine says
A quilt! I’ve always wanted to make one!
Kate says
I didn’t know pot holders could be so cute!!! I love the fabric match.
I would use the bias tape maker for everything! I’m new to sewing so I’ve never actually used bias tape. Would love to give it a shot in whatever fabric I want!
Hannah J says
What a great giveaway idea!!!! I have always loved crafting of all sorts and after having kids, I have really loved sewing projects of all sorts and am starting to get into quilting and much much more! I would use this for TONS of stuff! I have quilts, aprons, bags, and costumes (and more) that this bias tape maker would come in handy!!! It’s actually something on my Christmas list this year, lol.
crystal moyer says
I would make oven mitts. clothes for my daughter. quilts, I WOULD BIAS TAPE anythign and everything if i had this. so restricted with what colors i have and never think to get more till i go to use it Ty TY TY TY for the chance to win!
Ashley G says
I NEED this! I’m so sick of buying bias tape, and I have a little tool but I always end up getting steam burns from my iron when I use it! This would make the world a much happier place, well, at least in my sewing room! :D
Amy Frye says
Oh this would be a great addition to my craft room.
Whitney P says
I make bibs with bias tape, and this would make the process so much easier for me! Thanks for the chance to win!
Vickie Thornton says
I would make a tree skirt.
Patty says
I have so many things i want to make/re-cover but have always been so afraid of the piping involved! I am fairly new to sewing and this looks like it would be ideal for calming my fears!
Miranda says
lots of stuff! but I love this potholder project and would love to have some.
Susan Holman says
Would love to make some bibs for my grandchildren!
Lisa M says
I would love to start quilting again!
Karie {Girl Going Country} says
Oh I would love to try this pot holder pattern with the bias tape maker!
Wendy Erman says
Thanks for the opportunity to win. There’s still so much I have to learn about sewing, but I am tenacious and just keep getting better through trial and error.
Kimberly says
My child is really into playing dress-up, so I’d most definitely use the Bias Tape Maker for creating interesting costumes for him to share with his friends!
Renee Robinson says
I would love to win this for a gift for my daughter-in-law. She sews more than I do and i know that she would love to have one of these! thank you for the chance to win this!
Heidi K says
I’d make a bib with bias tape around the edge. (Bapron)
nicole says
i have so many quilts that don’t have the binding on them… this would be so helpful!!!
Amanda R. says
I want to win this for my mother who sews everything! She would love this!
Jessi says
This is super cute. I would totally try it! :-)
Leah B. says
would love to have one of these.
Gina S. says
Quilt binding!
Lisa says
I would finish off all these quilts that I have because I hate making my own bias tape by simply folding it by hand. This would help to make a dent in my WIP pile :)
josie Holbach says
I have so many uses for bias tape and this would make life much easier!
Julie B says
I have several apron’s in the works that this nifty machine would be wonderful for.
Brittany W says
I have quite a few projects on the back burner that this would be perfect for! I’m thinking of an apron/baby towel combo I’ve been wanting to try :)
Lorene says
I would make some mug rugs!
Ingrid Echard says
I would make apple potholders that I have meant to make for over a year now!
Christi Coleman says
I have an unfinished project that I stopped because the bias would cost more than all the rest of the project, so this would be great to have!
Carol Flynn says
I NEED this !!! What a wonderful giveaway!
Whitney says
That would make my life so much easier with all the quilts I make!!! Thanks so much for a chance to win!!
Stacy says
I would finish my table runner LOL
Ashley Yeackle says
This would be sooooo awesome!! I’m still learning the ins and outs of sewing, but have already come across many projects this would be so useful for!! I want to make a sewing scrap catcher and pin cushion attached..there are many more but this seems like a good one to start with =)
Diana VanGorden says
I am terrible at binding -this would help! I’d like to try this cool project!
Chaleen says
Love the tutorial! Thank you for the opportunity!
RuthWW says
I would edge some dresses for my granddaughters.
kim says
I make children’s aprons. I would love a biased tape maker so I can use my own fabric for the finishing touches on my aprons.
Katie says
I would never have to iron binding for my quilts ever again!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Crystal says
I have come to realize how often I need bias tape, so I would make all sorts of things! Aprons, piping around cushions, maybe try my hand at quilting! I just pulled my sewing machine out again after about a 15-year hiatus, so this would be a lovely help!
Elsie Christy says
I love the potholder and tape maker.
Dee Cochran says
This device would SO make my doggie blankets faster to finish!!! And I’m sure they would look so much more professional!! =)
holly says
So Cute Love these ideas!
Elizabeth Rowley says
I’ve been wanting to make some super hero capes but haven’t found a bias tape that I like for it, this would be great!
Teresa Fulton says
I would love to win, it would help me sew more . Thank for the chance to win
Iisha Barnes says
I would love a bias tape machine so I can add pretty edges on the nursing ponchos I make plus so much more.
Kathy Bumb says
Would love to win this. Have thought about buying this, as I make a lot of bias tape projects. What a wonderful giveaway!
Adrien says
I just started sewing again after a few years (more like a decade) off. I will definitely be working on this pattern. Thanks!!
bonnie says
I sure could use one of these machines for my binding on the charity quilt.s
Roseanna Crawford says
Thanks for the chance to win the bias maker, I would love to win!! I have tried to do it without one and it was a mess.
Thanks again.
Diane Z says
WOW, WOW, is this gadget incredible. I would use it to make ties for sundresses that I make every summer to send to little girls in African orphanages…this would certainly speed up the process and make so adorable dresses for little girls in need of a little love and attention!
mechele johnson says
I make a lot of little girls dresses that require Bias and I hate making it by hand! I always get it crooked. They never have the color I need pre-made either! What a fabulous little machine!
Julie says
I would LOVE to win this! I just fixed up an old bedroom to have just for sewing. Now I have room for gadgets! And this looks like a great one to use for all kinds of projects!!!!
Kelly S says
I would make a potholder from your tutorial, it looks like a great first project! Thanks for the chance to win!!
kourtney says
I use bias tape on the inside seams of my jackets, its an easy and cheap way to get a finished look without making a lining. I also use it a ton on skirt hems, arm holes, as drawstrings…
Sheila Shapley says
I need to make some potholders, napkins and place mats.
Susan @SugarBeans says
I would make some buntings and potholders:)
Thanks,
Susan
Judith Martinez says
I would make some sundresses with bias tape trim.
Kristin says
I have a pattern for the cutest little baby shoes. It would be so fun to be able to make piles of them for our newest love! Custom bias tape would make them so much cooler!
Marilyn says
OH! Let me count the things I can do with this. Edging on dress skirts, bindings on pot holders, quilts, etc. OMG!!! I would LOVE to win this.
Thanks for the chance.
Marilyn in MS
Penny says
I could so use a bias tape maker. My fingers are so done being burned making mine the hard way.
Carolyn says
I am working on a tool bag and a bias tape maker would be wonderful to have.
Rachael says
a bunting, for a start. Then we’d see where it went.
Whitney says
I love the wood grain fabric! I remember seeing that stuff like 10 years ago and thinking it was so ugly, now I own some and love it!
kristi larson says
OOOH! I would LOVE to win! That contraption looks so much easier than what I’ve been doing!! :)
Kari says
First thing would be some microwave bowl holders.
Beth Martin says
love this idea!!! And LOVE the bias tape machine –
Bethany says
I would think of so many ways that can be used. around the edges of cloths, quilts, even the fun project you did. I have wanted one for a while, just haven’t gotten up the money to get one.
Teresa Linscott says
I use bias tape on my bags and bibs. Love the stuff but it is spendy when you have to buy it premade.
sandi h says
what a great idea!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
Oh my gosh, I can think of so many things to make with bias tape! But I would probably start by making some tape for binding the edges of the latest blanket I made!
Pamela Shook Mott says
I would make a few of your potholders. I can never find one when I need them!
Anne says
I would make a tree skirt I’ve been wanting to make, just in time for next Christmas!
Robin says
Too cute!! Love the sunglasses on the deer!
Robin says
And by sunglasses, I mean normal glasses. :)
DANIELA says
I WOULD LOVE TO MAKE PLACEMATS FOR CHRISTMAS !
Riley H says
I would make some cute skirts with fun edging :)
Rachel says
I’ve got circle skirts to hem! Bias would be great for it.
Cori says
I’d probably use it on a quilt, or maybe in some clothes for my daughter
Jennifer R. Adam says
I would make a few awesome aprons
Lee Ann L. says
I would make binding for all my quilts including mug rugs, placemats and more! It certainly would making them quicker! Thank you for a chance to win.
Hildy says
What a cute pot holder. Love the glasses!
Renee says
I would make some place mats
Kris B says
Thanks for the tutorial, the pot holder is very cute. I love to make pot holders, they are an easy, fast gift.
Heather S says
Not even sure where I would start, probably some pot holders and maybe an apron first.
Paula Willbanks says
I would make lots of things! One of the items would definitely be some kind of cute potholders. :)
Ellen M. says
I would use it to make binding for a travel zip bag I want to make.
Jenny says
Awesome! This would be perfect for quilting.
Beth Roberts says
I would give it to my daughter, she makes quilts.
Nancy Swecker says
Well, the first project I would make is this very cool potholder! Thanks for offering the bias tape maker.
Wendy H. says
So cute! I’ve been coveting the bias tape maker for a few years now!
Pam says
I’d use it for making quilt bindings. Thanks!
Jamie @ Coffee With Us 3 says
I’d make some fun minky baby blankets for my 4 month old using really fun patterned fabric for bias tape binding.
Stacy says
A table runner
Emily says
I love this potholder! Deer and Faux Bois!
Virginia says
This would be so handy in all our projects, we have a girls night every week!
Quilting Tangent says
GardenGate or stained glass quilts.
Jenny Cantwell says
This would be incredinpble to have
Erica says
A super cute ruffle quilt!!!
Samantha T. says
Very cool! Thanks for the tutorial and the chance to win.
Erin Freeman says
A lovely quilt
Nancy Lewis says
A quilt. I am a newbie to quilting, and find that I get really excited when it is finished quilted, but then have to make the binding and finish it. This would make it so much faster.
Cindy in ND says
There are a lot of things I would make. Pot holders, purses and bags, blankets. I could go on.
Sherri says
I have so many uses for this… dresses, quilts, decorative pillow… yes, please!!
Ashley A. says
I would end up putting on all of my blankets :-)
Peggie Sue says
I would love to make the above shown project, baby quilts and lots of other goodies I have “pinned” on Pinterest!!
Rebecca Van Horn says
I would make some art smocks (kids love to do crafts!), crayon pockets, bags… Too many things to name!!!
Anne says
Awesome giveaway! I would make custom bias for aprons!
Natasha J says
i think i need a new mug rug :) ( or finish one of the two works in progress that are not done yet
Chris says
Love the potholder, thanks for the tutorial.
Sharon says
Actually, a pot holder! Plus diaper cover, and quilts, etc. But the fact is that I’ve been itching to make a couple pot holders- but havent wanted to hassle with making bias tape (again) without a little… modern technology!
Leah says
I’d love to see how much time I’d save with this machine!
Lindsay says
I’ve always wanted one of these!!
Britney @ The Princess & Her Cowboys says
This looks so fun and easy! Thanks for the tutorial!
Laura says
I like to make aprons with pockets trimmed with contrasting bias tape and would love to use patterned fabric to make my own!
Kathryn Garner says
I would use it to make bias tape binding for some baby blankets for my new grandson who is due at the end of the month.
Marilyn says
I want to make bibs for my nephews and tote bags for their mommas!
Jenifer Senor says
Dresses, dresses and more dresses for my daughter!
deborah clark says
I would like to make a soft case for my reading glasses :)
Tasha says
I’d make tons of CUTE floral bias tape for my kids’ clothing projects. So fun!
Amy says
So many things, but I like to use it for making contrasting edges on my daughters skirts. Yay so fun.
Skyann S says
I don’t know yet. But I have so many in mind !
Heidi says
I use bias tape so much! It seems like I finish eeything with it!
Melissa Hogg says
I want one of these so bad! Just started sewing recently and have been loving it. I want to have one of these so i can make some bags, dresses for my nieces, and so much more!
Amber says
I’ve been teaching myself to sew for the past year and this would make for some amazing tailored details on things like hand bags, neck facings and collars!
Jo @ Let's Face the Music says
I have some cushions to finish and could really use a bias tape machine to help make the cording. Jo @ Let’s Face the Music
Kelsey m says
Um….your pot holders!!!!!:)
Mandi A says
I am wanting to make some quilts for both of my boys and this would be great for that project!!! I also want to make some of these potholders for myself!
girlfromwva says
I would make potholders first!
Karen says
Bias tape can add such a nice finish detail on both home and clothes fashions. I love using it to trim my Christmas tree skirts.
Terri C says
I can’t believe this I just looked at this in the store a few hours ago. I had a hard time walking away, can’t afford that right now. I’d use it to make bias tape binding for my quilts, potholders and oh so much more!
Yuri says
I would like to make cosmetic pouches, bags, jackets…endless possibilities! I never liked making bias tapes, so this machine like a dream to me!
Kathy M. says
I’d be using this for making aprons and to finish some crib sized quilts.
Raina DelRio says
I would make some quilts
Christine Bewley says
I would finally finish a chevron chenille quilt I’ve been working on!
gail Reyne says
I would finish the edge of some dresses for little ones.
Kathy Rainey says
I’ve asked for one for Christmas! Maybe this is how I’ll get it!
Kathy Rainey says
I’ll use it for the children’s jammies I make
Denise Key says
This bias tape maker is awesome! Would be a great addition to my craft room.
Deborah says
I think binding quilts would be a snap!
Allison P says
I would trim some dresses and maybe try my hand at a pot holder or two. :)
Lora W. says
I would like to use it on table runners.
Ramona M. says
I would use it to make bindings for quilts. It would be much easier.
Aimee says
I would make aprons!
Rae Jean Miles says
bindings for quilt ..what a dream
Hilary says
Love this! I was planning on making some potholders anyway. This would be perfect!
Vallie says
I’d use it to make fun seams on shirts and dresses. And of course for blankets! :)
Sarina Coffin says
Oh my, this looks like so much fun and so handy!! I would love to make a curtain for my craft room to go cover up a shelving unit as well as make a skirt to go around my craft table. Thanks for the opportunity to win this awesome tool.
Jennifer Douglass says
I think I would try out your potholder tutorial… I could use some new ones ;)
Christle says
I’m not sure what I’d make with bias tape, but I’m sure my aunt could make some amazing stuff with it.
Kim says
Would love a bias tape maker! So fancy!!
Donna Payne says
Way cool!would love to win one of those as it would be so helpful with binding quilts and other projects.
Heidi Story says
I love your potholder! The deer in glasses is fabulous! Now I want to make potholders for everybody for Christmas. A little late for this year but perfect for next year.
Anita Lao says
I would love one of these! I’ve got several baby blankets to do…
Debbie Myers says
Lots of crafty things! Looks super cool!
lia says
Oh man! I love this project! So cute!
Debbie says
OMG!!! This is one of the things I put on my Christmas list. What a great giveaway.
TaB says
I am not entirely certain, something with pillows or a note board.
Cheri says
Amazing what has been invented to help us be creative! This would be great to work with when sewing.
Cynthia B says
I would start with a pot holder! Then the sky is the limit!!!!
Sandra Gallant says
I would have to try your potholder project!
Vicky Haynes says
I got my Simplicity Bias Tape Maker when they very first came out (actually I pre-ordered it) and I love it. I like to do piping and use bias tape for extra details and this machine makes it really easy. No burnt fingers or fumbling. I cheat and run the tape through a 2nd time, folded over half the tool in order to make double fold. Works quick and easy.
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