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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Bias Tape - I DID IT! & posted a pic!  |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
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 Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 06:01:41 AM
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Kathie
I really am going to try it today- something small like a pocket, huh?
Been feelin kinda down for a few days- maybe a little sewing will get me back up!
Stay on me till I do IT!!!
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
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Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 06:49:00 AM
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So, what size did you end up with? I saw those bias tape makers in 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, and 2 inch sizes. They were about $6 each--what size would be the best to get for apron bias tape?
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
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Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 07:11:04 AM
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i use the 1 inch for aprons. the table is 1 inch and so when you fold it over the edge, it comes out to 1/2 inch and i like the way that looks.
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cinnamongirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carrie
Canada
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Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 10:23:43 AM
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| Isn't it fun to teach yourself new things! Great job! |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
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Elizabeth
Ohio
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Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 10:42:14 AM
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Great job on the Stitching!
BTW I got a bias tape maker. They were on sale for $1.50 each at hobby lobby. I havent tried them yet. One day when I feel like it is cool enough to iron.
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 11:13:54 AM
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I'll have to check my hobby lobby! thx for the tip...
Crunchy crafty goodness and psychoses...;-)http://nashbabe.blogspot.com |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
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Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 11:47:43 AM
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All dritz notions were 50% off.... SO i got one of each. I still have not used them yet.... but one day I will. I have this red polka dot fabric that I think would make very cute Bias tape. I only wish that they had one for the 1/8" size. I think that size bends and lays the smoothest.
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"I do my housework in the nude. It gives me an incentive to clean the mirrors as quickly as possible." |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 2:14:19 PM
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Kathie!!!
I did it! I've overcome my fear of bias tape!!!!
I found my problems,too.
#1.In too big a hurry
#2 Too lazy to press first-related to problem #1
#3. I was sewing too quickly also
The narrow foot also added to even stitches and smoothe lines.
Tnx for all the encouragemnent!!
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 2:31:47 PM
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AUTUMN!!!!
That Look's SOOooooooo perfect girl!!
Holy Smokes! Your Stitches are so pretty too!
REALLY nice & neat!!
See!! i Knew you could do it!
Your going to doing EVERYTHING in Bias Tape Now!!!
ok..
I have a HUGE confession to make to you now That you've perfected yours! 
& you don't know this about me ONLY because your so new here yourself!
I Am the BIGGEST Clutz in the world!!
I have absolutely NO Patience! ( that was probably the wrong spelling..)
AND MINE Will ALMOST ALWAYS TURN OUT SOOooooo Horribly!!
I have labeled nearly EVERYTHING I do.. as Something Paul Bunyan-ish!
EVERYTHING I do..
Turns out looking as if Paul Buyan's Mother made It!!
Way Over board! & huge! & JUST Absolute Awful Stiches!!!
& they are just EVERYWHERE! I Back Stich like twenty times EVERYTHING I DO!!
BUT!!
I'm a great Cheerleader! Ain't I !!!!
Love ya Toots!!!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
Edited by - Kathie on Aug 20 2007 3:01:39 PM |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 2:51:21 PM
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GIRL!@! You are most definitly a good cheerleader.
I have this hang up about precision- I dont like it!!!
I'm just too impatient! I like the Paul Bunyan look!!!
You are too funny!
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl
1948 Posts
Sheila
Vermont
USA
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Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 6:04:50 PM
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| Elizabeth, I peeked on your website and saw that you're from Columbus. Where's there a Hobby Lobby there? (we're new to the area). I know there's one in Dayton, but we go to Columbus more. Thanks! |
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BotanicalBath
True Blue Farmgirl
1014 Posts
Elizabeth
Ohio
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Posted - Aug 20 2007 : 7:07:46 PM
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Sheila, There are 3 Hobby lobby's in columbus. The one on W Broad Street and Georgiasville road has the best clearance fabric section. The others at typically pretty picked over and dont have much... but the west side location has the good stuff. Then Joanns is just around the corner.
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a rose
True Blue Farmgirl
443 Posts
Linda
Waterford
NY
USA
443 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2007 : 06:59:01 AM
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I use double faced quilting tape to hold the bias tape in place. It works really well and makes a nice clean stitch.
Remember me as a rose. |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
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MsCwick
True Blue Farmgirl
775 Posts
Cristine
Farmville
Virginia
USA
775 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2007 : 11:30:10 AM
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| I think the bias tape I got has a front and back side. The front side is just a little thinner than the back side, so that way you can get close to the edge on the front and it will definitely catch on the back. It's a very small difference, but it helped. This bias tape was made by Wright's. Also when I started out, I was using a very very small stitch. I'm using one just a bit longer, and trying to go really slow so I can do a straight line. |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2007 : 11:46:38 AM
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Cristine that's it EXACTLY!! The wide side DOES go on the back!! Sor But you've got it exactly right!! That way you'll ALWAYS catch the back piece!! GOOD for You Sweet Pea!!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
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Posted - Aug 21 2007 : 2:02:18 PM
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Autumn, wherever did you find that fabric? it is great!
Good job with the bias tape, it looks lovely :)
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2007 : 2:35:32 PM
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I was afraid someone would ask me about the fabric!
The prints are so adorable BUT , beneath every print is a cigarette advertisement.
My age is showing here- but I purchased it from Hancocks one day when I didn't have my glasses on. It was supposed to be the backing for my grandson's quilt!
Somehow I didn't think that would be a very good idea- so in the stash it went!!!
It is a Robert Kaufman print-several years old.
That's my story and I'm stickin to it!!
Autumn
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2007 : 5:46:41 PM
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That looks great! I have never tried making my own, but now I want to! First, I need a project...hmmmmm. Great job Autumn!
What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger! |
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Bias Tape - I DID IT! & posted a pic! |
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Bias Tape - I DID IT! & posted a pic!
