This is the second of a three-step, three-part review of Simplicity’s Rotary Cutting Machine, Bias Tape Maker and the new bias tape winding machine called the Winder. Individually, each of these products is a useful standalone tool, but when used together the three tools make creating quilt binding and bias tape a breeze.
Test Project: Create 12’ of Single Fold Quilt Binding
Step 2:
Having successfully completed Step 1 of my test project, I then made 45 degree cuts on each end of my 2 ½” strips of fabric cut by the Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine. To make the angle cuts I used the Simplicity 4 ½” Easy Angle Anniversary Edition ruler. Made from tough clear acrylic, this angle ruler is clearly marked making it easy to read and place. Making perfect angle cuts was a breeze.
With the cuts made, I pieced the strips together end to end and pressed my seams open. Next the continuous strip needed to be wound onto the Winding Buddy to prepare it for use with the Bias Tape Maker.
While this can easily be done by hand, Simplicity’s Winder makes the job a snap. Simply feed the end of the fabric through the guide and clip to the Winder Buddy. Press the “ON” button and the Winder wraps the fabric strip neatly around the buddy in seconds. Nifty! The Winding Buddy was now ready to be used in the final step of my project, folding and pressing the fabric with the Bias Tape Maker.
With the success of the Winder I am ready to move on to Step 3 and Simplicity’s Bias Tape Maker!
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