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Change your Threads avatar (or profile picture), post a comment below and you could be one of two lucky winners chosen at random to take home the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker!

The Bias Tape Maker makes 1-inch-wide bias tape from any fabric. Simply cut a 2-inch-wide bias strip, wind it onto the machine and thread it through the tip. The machine has an iron with adjustable heat settings to accommodate a number of fiber types. For a demo to see how the machine works and how easy it is to use, view the video above.

The Bias Tape Maker retails for $99.99 and you can get one for FREE!

To enter, FIRST CHANGE YOUR AVATAR from one of the Threads stock images to one of your own. It can be a picture of you, something you made, or even an illustration. If you already have an avatar with an original image, you can enter the drawing now.

To change your avatar, click on "My Threads" above. Next, click on "Edit My Settings" on the upper right corner of the window. Then, click on "Change Your Profile Image" to upload an image from your computer. The image can be up to 4 MB or 1,200 px.

After you change your avatar, leave a comment on this post to enter the drawing.

Leave a comment on this post by 11:59 pm, Thursday, September 10th, and you could be one of our lucky winners.

Two winners will be chosen at random and announced on Friday, September 11th.

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ElijahZ ElijahZ writes: Wow! So cool. I love the Bias Machine and is so easy to use.
floor tape
Posted: 9:04 am on September 2nd

SewingSan SewingSan writes: I have recently returned to sewing after a long hiatus. I am thrilled with the number of resources available to sewers on the internet, videos, printed material, and in person. I've had a wonderful time aquiring a well stocked sewingroom but can't really justify another equipment purchase right now, but I'd love a bias tape maker.
Posted: 5:36 pm on April 6th

Grandma3Girls Grandma3Girls writes: I'm for anything that makes life easier. Please enter me for the giveaway.
Posted: 9:36 am on October 23rd

SabrinaStyle SabrinaStyle writes: This would be great! It would really help with neatening necklines, cuffs and hems. It would also make it easier and quicker to make bags.

It would also save fabric on things like placemats because you wouldn't have to do the reverse-side -- you could just frame the edges with a lightweight bias-binding!
Posted: 5:01 pm on September 29th

patsijean patsijean writes: The Simplicity Tape Maker appears to make a more even bias tape than the little gadgets and my iron. I use a lot of bias tape and would love this little machine..
Posted: 10:06 am on September 28th

grnthumb30 grnthumb30 writes: I really would LOVE this great tool! I've checked it and the strip cutter out. WOW!
Posted: 9:50 pm on September 25th

ttriplel ttriplel writes: Love this magazine. I make at least 20 pillowcases a month for the Ronald McDonald Project and submit them to our local chapter of ASG at Huxley, IA. this bias maker would work great for making some added trim. Keep up the great articles.
Posted: 1:29 pm on September 22nd

joeddie joeddie writes: Love it! What a great idea!
Posted: 12:05 am on September 22nd

wannafrances wannafrances writes: opppps i guess i missed it too.
Posted: 9:18 pm on September 21st

wannafrances wannafrances writes: wow I really want one of those they would save time and time and its amazing what they come up with.

Posted: 9:17 pm on September 21st

WizardGir1 WizardGir1 writes: Shucks... it appears that I was a day late for this drawing. Whooopsies!
Posted: 7:40 am on September 11th

WizardGir1 WizardGir1 writes: Oooo... another tool to add to my collection! ...just dreaming about the cute bias cuts for summer dresses now. =D I can't wait!
Posted: 7:32 am on September 11th

prettybypam prettybypam writes: love to sew. would love to win this bias tape maker.
Posted: 1:45 am on September 11th

sk27 sk27 writes: Tried to upload a picture of my dress, but was unsuccessful. I hope I have more success in the contest because I love using bias tape.
Posted: 11:35 pm on September 10th

gbarnum gbarnum writes: Just changed my avatar to a dress I did in a draping class, inspired by a 1923 photo of an evening gown. I got an A in class for this project, hope it brings me good luck here. I'd love to win this bias tape maker. :-)
Posted: 11:22 pm on September 10th

gigil gigil writes: Ok, I'm on pins and needles (get it? my new avatar). Have been doing a lot of projects for the kiddies lately and have burned my fingers many times just trying to iron those bias tapes. Much better to make my own, but this would make it much simpler. Please enter me.

Posted: 11:00 pm on September 10th

sosimonita sosimonita writes: How useful.
Posted: 10:21 pm on September 10th

lovetosew66 lovetosew66 writes: Oh my gosh! This is an absolutely awesome give - away!

I too ,like all of us, would love to win this!!! I saw it in the store at Joanne's but have I not been able to afford it for myself.

The video here that demonstrates it does an incredible job! lol I want one even more now! :-)

Good luck to everyone! If we don't win-- maybe we can use a 40% off coupon for it at our local Joanne's store.....? maybe.

Just a thought! lol

Kathy ~ in TN
Posted: 9:31 pm on September 10th

Sewvaliant Sewvaliant writes: This looks just like what I need. So often the fabric store does not have the bias I need - or does the manufacturer make it. I would never have to search for the right color/fabric match anymore - I would just make it myself.
Posted: 7:34 pm on September 10th

mlw168 mlw168 writes: I spend hours making bias tape! If I win, I will be sure to share this with my other crafting friends.
Posted: 6:26 pm on September 10th

mp21 mp21 writes: i have seen this bias tape maker and would love to win one! so fun!
Posted: 6:13 pm on September 10th

sew_darn_cute sew_darn_cute writes: what's a girl to say?
I'd love to win!!!
Posted: 6:09 pm on September 10th

GenX GenX writes: Just started sewing too! There is so many projects I've been interested in but most call for the bias tape maker. The demo makes it look awesome!! *crossing my fingers*
Posted: 5:07 pm on September 10th

2boys2dogs 2boys2dogs writes: Love this machine. What a great way to use leftover fabric.
Posted: 4:54 pm on September 10th

SewHyunjoo SewHyunjoo writes: Love this machine! This will save me a lot of time in the many projects ahead of me! I just started sewing again!

Saw this machine in a store, and I was in awe, but I figured I should wait a little bit after the bulk of wedding planning is complete (on a tight budget!)

Threads and Simplicity, Thanks for the opportunity!!! :)
Posted: 4:21 pm on September 10th

nicolars nicolars writes: I would simply love to have this Simplicity bias tape maker! I can think of so many uses for it in my garment making.
Posted: 4:09 pm on September 10th

clairezbo clairezbo writes: Bias tape is so important, and it takes so much time to make. Even though it has taken me years to learn how to make it, I could forget it in a minute for one of those new fangled tape machines!!!
Posted: 4:05 pm on September 10th

CindySP CindySP writes: Bias tape always seems to be the bane of my crafting existance. Anything that would make this easier is a great idea!!
Posted: 3:29 pm on September 10th

plasticsymphony plasticsymphony writes: So cool. What an amazing little machine! :)
Posted: 2:49 pm on September 10th

GoodShipLollyPop GoodShipLollyPop writes: Thanks for bringing this gadget to my attention. I've many a burned finger and not-so-good results with other bias makers.
Cheers!

Posted: 1:21 pm on September 10th

farmaria farmaria writes: what a wonderful tool... it would save me all the frustration to try and find the perfect matching bias colour for my projects... kinly include me in the contest.. i'd love to own one!
Posted: 12:42 pm on September 10th

AllyChanChan AllyChanChan writes: I have been drooling over this ever since it came out! So excited to get the chance to win it! I never win anything, but I won't give up!
Posted: 11:50 am on September 10th

CUTEGIRLS CUTEGIRLS writes: Wow, it works like a magic! Life saver! It would save tons of my time to make the bias tapes for all my projects! I wish I am the lucky winner so that I can make my projects faster to be more proud of myself as a full time working mother of 3 kids! My friends will be envy of me but I will show them my secret weapon - the new bias tape maker! I can help making bias tapes for other friends who also like to sew and make their life easier!
Posted: 11:30 am on September 10th

craftymama23 craftymama23 writes: I think there about a thousand things
I can do with this little guy!
Posted: 11:18 am on September 10th

Iriemomma Iriemomma writes: Wow, what a great tool! I would love to win.
Posted: 10:59 am on September 10th

emmyjay emmyjay writes: Whoa -- I could *really* use a bias tape maker for a couple of the projects I have in mind for this fall.
Posted: 10:01 am on September 10th

bonniecrocker bonniecrocker writes: What a great contest! I would love to win this. Good luck to all!
Posted: 7:12 am on September 10th

myAmore myAmore writes: It would be great to win this I just compleated 12 quilt tops one for each of my grand children.Im ready to start ouilting.It sure would alot of help when it came time to do the bias strips.Im entering my name in the drawing . Here goes nothing.
Posted: 5:52 am on September 10th

mpgizmo2 mpgizmo2 writes: I was just looking at the bias tape maker at JoAnn's last week. Would it not be great to win?? And it was my birthday
yesterday.
Posted: 3:45 am on September 10th

tiggerwge tiggerwge writes: What a great tool!
Posted: 1:23 am on September 10th

Decoratenu Decoratenu writes: What a wonderful addition this would make to my sewing studio. I could finish all those projects so much more quickly -- from quilts, gifts that require the bias tapes to coordinate! Good Luck to whoever wins this one! I KNOW I'D LOVE IT!
Posted: 12:36 am on September 10th

SewLing SewLing writes: How have I managed so long without one?
Posted: 11:02 pm on September 9th

Charann Charann writes: With this very clever sewing aid, I could quickly finish the aprons I started a year ago for my daughter's cooking class.
Posted: 10:27 pm on September 9th

hclehnig hclehnig writes: WOW - would love to be able to use such a neat gadget!! : )
Posted: 10:08 pm on September 9th

domestichippie domestichippie writes: winning this would be sew awesome...lol
Posted: 9:56 pm on September 9th

krazyk56 krazyk56 writes: Besides seeing the bias tape machine in magazine ads I saw one in Joanns. What a great time saver. I took it out of the box as was reading the pamphlet - more shopping for fabric, more quilting. I'm game. What a great opportunity, thanks THREADS for the chance to win!
Posted: 9:17 pm on September 9th

nvdcntrygirl nvdcntrygirl writes: Would love to win!! Good Luck to everyone!
Posted: 7:57 pm on September 9th

417 417 writes: This looks so handy and would be great to make my own bias tape.

Thank you so much and hope I win!
Posted: 7:21 pm on September 9th

Hoopster6 Hoopster6 writes: Wow! What a great invention! Just when you think that slaving over a hot iron for hours making bias tape is the only way to do it, some clever engineer comes up with a wonderfully useful gadget like this. It will save every sewer and quilter hours of time and frustration, as well as those pesky fingertip burns. Thanks for giving us the chance to win one of these fabulous items!
Posted: 6:55 pm on September 9th

fabtester fabtester writes: Looks like a great gadget! Thanks for video
Posted: 6:50 pm on September 9th

jpadden53 jpadden53 writes: Love these new gadgets and this looks like a keeper! Thanks for the contest.
Posted: 5:09 pm on September 9th

reluctantgardner reluctantgardner writes: Sounds like a very useful machine with all my quilting and making clothes for a three year old grandaughter.
Posted: 4:57 pm on September 9th

Linda75142 Linda75142 writes: How cool! I need one of these!
Posted: 4:20 pm on September 9th

Sewsie Sewsie writes: I changed my avatar to my favorite dahlia, Tartan. Now I'm trying to change my screen name. I look forward to using my new bias tape maker.
Posted: 3:59 pm on September 9th

MitziP MitziP writes: Would really love to win this. Would save so much time.
Posted: 3:59 pm on September 9th

defenestr8or defenestr8or writes: new avatar - so hoping i win!
Posted: 3:50 pm on September 9th

MaidenJane MaidenJane writes: Thanks for the contest! I changed my avatar.
Posted: 2:47 pm on September 9th

LAKBerry LAKBerry writes: Great gadget! I wonder if there are other size tips available so bias tape can be made in different widths.

Posted: 1:31 pm on September 9th

She_luvs_2_sew She_luvs_2_sew writes: Please enter me into the contest. I am a gadget geek, too and would love to own and use the bias tape maker.
Posted: 12:56 pm on September 9th

eireann eireann writes: SO coveting one of these!
Posted: 12:16 pm on September 9th

fashionista29 fashionista29 writes: I repurpose men's silk neckties and this would be perfect for all those wonderful bias silk strips.

I also have the Sidewinder that I use every day and the Bias Tape Maker would compliment the Sidewinder. Two's company!
Posted: 12:05 pm on September 9th

Lesliebee Lesliebee writes: Oooh! What a great tool to have. Imagine the time it will save.
Posted: 11:28 am on September 9th

megs1220 megs1220 writes: Awesome! This little machine would make life so much easier! What a time saver. Would love to win!
Posted: 10:36 am on September 9th

Quiltingcc Quiltingcc writes: What a great invention. This will come in handy making quilts, trims for clothes, Hong Kong finishes - good luck to all who enter.
Posted: 9:38 am on September 9th

jenellsrevenge jenellsrevenge writes: I could have super fun colorful, patterned bias tape in a jiff with this!
Posted: 9:05 am on September 9th

sewembroiderygirl sewembroiderygirl writes: A giveaway. How fun! The bias tape maker is wonderful. I'd love to win it but I know whoever wins it will be happy with it and will get a lot of use out of it.
Posted: 8:57 am on September 9th

annbo annbo writes: I have been sewing for over 40 years, and yes I have burnt my fingers alot trying to iron those strips of cloth into a tape! (enough to think twice about selecting a project that needs to have bias tape) But oh-how much nicer the edges look wrapped neatly. I would love to own this bias tape maker. I promise to put it to good use. Yes,yes,yes enter my name in the drawing.
Posted: 7:34 am on September 9th

merrivet merrivet writes: I too have burned my fingertips making bias tape the usual way, and would just love to win this nifty gadget!
Posted: 5:50 am on September 9th

shinyshade shinyshade writes: I've never been really great at making bias tape by hand and I'm a gadget geek :P so this is right up my alley. Very interesting!
Posted: 4:33 am on September 9th

PatriciaT PatriciaT writes: What a *wonderful* little machine!!... and a fantastic *giant* helper!!
This would be a very important addition to my "tool set"... right up there with scissors, a rotary cutter and mat, pins, needles and threads!!
What a dream it would be... to win this!!
Posted: 1:43 am on September 9th

callmeruth callmeruth writes: Last month I made hundreds of yards of bias tape using one of those little tools where you burn your fingers when ironing the tape. And to think this machine could have made the bias tape for me! Yes, I do think I need to win. :)
Posted: 1:17 am on September 9th

adelzeller adelzeller writes: Wow, I have been drooling over these in the fabric stores for a while now. What a great opportunity! Good luck everyone!
Posted: 12:38 am on September 9th

iridaea iridaea writes: ... and finally figured out how to post :-) Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted: 12:09 am on September 9th

etsews etsews writes: This machine would make sweet time with bias strips. May get them done faster.
Posted: 11:48 pm on September 8th

dbByDesign dbByDesign writes: How fun! Just think of all the possibilities... a lot could be made with this handy little gadget! :)
Posted: 11:25 pm on September 8th

Aless Aless writes: So...I've changed my avatar to another Australian native plant-a beautiful red Kangaroo Paw, growing happily in our garden.
I look at it each time I'm at my sewing machine.

Oh, and yes, I'd love to win a Simplicity bias tape maker.Have never seen one till now....a must-have tool.
Posted: 11:14 pm on September 8th

MissSue MissSue writes: Enternig the drawing - been seeing these around but not ready to let loose of the money - would be nice to get one for FREE !!! Lots of luck to me - only won 1 drawing in my life - 47 yrs ago - it was a doll house !!
Posted: 10:17 pm on September 8th

neijie neijie writes: I WANNEE!
My sewing stuff is basically just my machine that my mom gave me...this would be so cool!
Posted: 10:14 pm on September 8th

sunbonnetsue sunbonnetsue writes: I've struggled making my own bias tape and burning my finger tips with the hot iron. The machine makes everything a breeze to make. I think it's a wonderful machine and wouldn't mind having one.
Posted: 9:35 pm on September 8th

BBB_Crafter BBB_Crafter writes: Please, please, please - choose me! Do manners count? I'd love to win the bias tape maker :)
Posted: 9:23 pm on September 8th

PhyllisT PhyllisT writes: Love the bias tape maker!

Posted: 9:03 pm on September 8th

PhyllisT PhyllisT writes: Love the bias tape maker! Please enter me in the drawing.
Posted: 9:01 pm on September 8th

vwbug34 vwbug34 writes: What a great give away, something that any sewer would love to have and from the writers of a fantastic magazine. What more could you ask for.....
Posted: 8:21 pm on September 8th

craftycajunmama craftycajunmama writes: I changed my avatar.
Yippie skippy! I'd love a bias tape maker.


Posted: 7:55 pm on September 8th

JAL85 JAL85 writes: WOW!!! I would love to have this!! It would make a great addtion for my church's sewing circle!! I hope I win it***!!!
Posted: 7:07 pm on September 8th

designci designci writes: I'd love to win! I'd share this with all my students as they learn about using bias tape, etc. in their designs.
Posted: 6:55 pm on September 8th

Mummsie Mummsie writes: Oh MY!!! This would make life soooo much easier. I belong to a charity group that makes blankets for our local shelter, hospital and nursing home. What a time saver we would have. Thanks Michelle
Posted: 6:29 pm on September 8th

Nalers Nalers writes: The bias tape maker looks very useful and timesaving. Please enter me in the drawing. Thank you.
Posted: 6:12 pm on September 8th

fashionista93 fashionista93 writes: This bias tape maker would add excellent detail to my projects. I hope I win!!
Posted: 6:05 pm on September 8th

Sewcreate Sewcreate writes: I also am entering my name in this contest as I have heard great reviews regarding this product. This product would assist in the projects I make for various organizations.
Posted: 5:01 pm on September 8th

feewee2 feewee2 writes: I think your sewing foot may be an accessory for applying cord or bias trim with and additional cord or rick-rack on top to to fabric. Or it mat ruffle while holding bias strip or decorative cord on top of fabric. It is interesting, and I am curious to learn what it does.
Posted: 4:05 pm on September 8th

Sewingmamusia Sewingmamusia writes: I just saw this at Joanne's on Saturday, but couldn't afford it. It would so come in handy making bias strips for quilt bindings. I would love to win this.

Posted: 3:20 pm on September 8th

Muria Muria writes: I'd probably use bias tape a lot more if I had one of these! :)

(Love this avatar pic of my baby and my dog both looking out the window!)
Posted: 3:05 pm on September 8th

cr8rt cr8rt writes: I would love to used the fancy bias tape gadget, and share its creations with my friends and loved ones. Nothing brings piece and joy to my spirit nearly as much as creating with fabric.
Posted: 2:32 pm on September 8th

Sewdreamy Sewdreamy writes: This looks so neat. Hope I win! Cheers.
Posted: 2:28 pm on September 8th

talondrago talondrago writes: Great little machine. Hope I win it.
Posted: 12:44 pm on September 8th

Plaid_Rose Plaid_Rose writes: Wow! I love when new little tools come out that make sewing so much easier. what a brilliant machine!!
Posted: 12:19 pm on September 8th

Kimmie_Cakes Kimmie_Cakes writes: Please pick me!

I was recently married and am a student attending a fashion school. As you can imagine its not always easy to save up for some of these awesome pieces of equipment! I've been wanting the bias tape maker for some time now.
This is just what I need to perfect the perfect garment!
Posted: 12:04 pm on September 8th

Quiltingcc Quiltingcc writes: What a concept and what a time saver. I do a lot of quilts for Project Linus and this would sure help. Good luck to all of us who have entered!
Posted: 11:41 am on September 8th

4u2cme 4u2cme writes: I changed my avatar and I would truly love to have the Bias Tape Maker. Please add me to the drawing.
Posted: 11:12 am on September 8th

Mallika Mallika writes: This picture on my avatar is one out of the two cushions I made for a friend as a keepsake with their old family photographs printed on it. Wanted a vintage victorian feel...so chose golden brown satins. Made it with pleats & lace.
Posted: 10:32 am on September 8th

emadethis emadethis writes: I love bias tape.
Posted: 10:31 am on September 8th

Mallika Mallika writes: Wow, this is going to be such a boon. I so love sewing home decor items & customized gifts. I get so many complex ideas but take real long to finish it because of little things like having to make the bias tape, cord pipings, matting. Having a time saver like this bias tape maker can help work on more projects than on having to prepare little pieces of a product.
Posted: 10:24 am on September 8th

JShults JShults writes: I really want one of these!
Posted: 10:20 am on September 8th

RockPrairieDesigns RockPrairieDesigns writes: I've heard a lot of good things about the Simplicity bias tape maker. I really could have used it on this costume I made two years ago (shown in my new avatar). I'm already saving up to purchase one if I don't win - what a time saver!
Posted: 10:16 am on September 8th

mitch1066 mitch1066 writes: mm the only way i'm going to get this in my budget is to win it so thanks for the chance!!
Posted: 10:04 am on September 8th

Jee Jee writes: This looks like a great item. We've been recovering our lawnchairs with fabric and bias tape on all seams. This looks like a great tool for this job.

Posted: 10:02 am on September 8th

alorralora alorralora writes: Ok, my new avatar is some Victorian roses that I got for free from Antique Clipart. I've just found out about this bias tape maker and have been wanting to get it! Thanks!
Posted: 9:53 am on September 8th

ibaquilter ibaquilter writes: I've watched the video and understand how to make the bias tape with the folds on both sides with the metal bias attachment (which I already own) however, I am wondering whether this machine can be adjusted to iron the French fold binding used on quilts - made from a straight of grain or bias continuous strip up to 8 or 9 yards long with seams and only ONE fold? It appears that the yardage may not fit on that little roller, but could it feed into the machine without the fabric being on a roller and the metal bias attachment removed?
I would love a chance to experiment with this tool and see what else it could do.
It would be a great time-saver on regular bias bindings, for sure!
Posted: 9:37 am on September 8th

KellyBelly83 KellyBelly83 writes: Looks really fun, I would love to try it!
Posted: 9:31 am on September 8th

Quiltingcc Quiltingcc writes: Everytime I go to JoAnns I check out the bias maker and the strip cutter. I make a lot of quilts for Project Linus and this machine would really come in handy. Here's hoping I'm chosen, but if not good luck to all those who have and will enter.
Posted: 9:30 am on September 8th

JGilman JGilman writes: Feel certain this would very, very fun to play with.
Posted: 9:19 am on September 8th

JGilman JGilman writes: Have severe bias tape making phobia - feel sure another nice sewing accessory would "cure" me.....
Posted: 9:17 am on September 8th

kentuckygirl1961 kentuckygirl1961 writes: This would be so great to have! It would inspire me to get busy!!!!
Posted: 9:11 am on September 8th

ariarts ariarts writes: Changed my avatar to one of my paintings. This tool would be a great time saver.
Would love to have one.
Posted: 9:08 am on September 8th

janomediva janomediva writes: Wow..It would be a fab addition to my sewing room, Thanks for the video showing how it works. What a time saver! Please enter me too. Looks like a great companion to the strip cutter I've also looking at.

Thanks
Posted: 9:05 am on September 8th

LadyMel LadyMel writes: Hey everyone! I love to sew and make baby bibs for the local pregnancy center. So I can definitely use a bias tape maker! Please enter me into the contest! Thanks!
Posted: 9:04 am on September 8th

mdeeter mdeeter writes: I added a new avatar of my new cat "the Chief". I would love to win one of the bias tape makers! Thanks! Mary
Posted: 9:01 am on September 8th

littleislandgirl littleislandgirl writes: i chose your 'simplicity bias tape maker' for my avatar -
so it would be wonderful if you chose me as a winner!!!

thanks so much...
Posted: 8:56 am on September 8th

LLaMona LLaMona writes: I changed my avatar to another photo of me. I have been seeing advertisements for the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker and your video was most helpful in understanding how it works. Would love the chance to win this so please enter me in your drawing.
Posted: 8:14 am on September 8th

cassie69emt cassie69emt writes: that is too neat of a tool hope someone that will use it alot will LOVE it .
Posted: 8:02 am on September 8th

lisamarie817 lisamarie817 writes: This looks like such a clever device. What a time saver! Thank you Threads for such a great giveaway!
Posted: 7:43 am on September 8th

gschopf gschopf writes: HO HO HO! Santa has come early for me this year! This is JUST WHAT I NEED to finish off the quilts I have made for my daughter's dorm room. This will make the yards of bias tape I have to make-effortless!
Posted: 7:38 am on September 8th

sulise sulise writes: I so want to try this machine. It looks like great fun. So much better than making it by hand!
Posted: 7:06 am on September 8th

Guiditta Guiditta writes: Love bias tape, hate making it -- this looks like fun.

Happy September from beautiful Cape Cod; come visit us now, during the loveliest time of our year!

Posted: 6:58 am on September 8th

Guiditta Guiditta writes: Love bias tape, hate making it -- this looks like fun.

Happy September from beautiful Cape Cod; come visit us now, during the loveliest time of our year!

Posted: 6:58 am on September 8th

simplypat simplypat writes: I'd love to try another gadget!

Pat
Posted: 6:52 am on September 8th

e12 e12 writes: Oh could I ever use this! I love using bias tapes for seams, ties on chair cushions, even weaving together several in wild or contrasting colors & stitching them in place to use as focal centers on pillow covers. The Simplicity bias tape maker will seriously cut the time it takes me to make the yards of bias tape I need for such projects!
Posted: 6:05 am on September 8th

nreed nreed writes: I am anxious to try this out. I usually make my own tapes but this seems so much faster. I hope I win!
Posted: 4:50 am on September 8th

betha betha writes: Fast Bias Tape? Fabulous invention. I hear that they are producing different size binders so that you can have a variety of widths of bias binding. Cool.
Posted: 4:20 am on September 8th

ellen_may ellen_may writes: Being able to make bias tape so easily, why would we ever buy ready made tape again??? I love making my own bias tape tape, this would save soo much time.
Posted: 2:19 am on September 8th

Sharonsews Sharonsews writes: What a wonderful tool! I would love to have this. If I don't 'win' it here than it is going to go on my Christmas list....IF I can wait that long!

Posted: 2:08 am on September 8th

PMartin500 PMartin500 writes: Hope I win this- I have been looking at it for a while!
Posted: 12:35 am on September 8th

iluvthimbles iluvthimbles writes: I already have plans for my first project using this gadget. I plan to make bias tape from my stash of old neckties. Then I will have it on hand to finish the inside seams of garments. Thanks for a great website.
ShereeSews
Posted: 12:26 am on September 8th

Volsfan58 Volsfan58 writes: I want to know "Does it truly work!" Great idea, but I want a novice to try it out of the box, with great success of course.
Posted: 12:02 am on September 8th

rosemaryschild rosemaryschild writes: Really great! I have been looking at these recently & am thrilled how easy it is to use. Wonderful giveaway!
Posted: 11:49 pm on September 7th

rosemaryschild rosemaryschild writes: Really great! I have been looking at these recently & am thrilled how easy it is to use. Wonderful giveaway!
Posted: 11:49 pm on September 7th

rosemaryschild rosemaryschild writes: Really great! I have been looking at these recently & am thrilled how easy it is to use. Wonderful giveaway!
Posted: 11:48 pm on September 7th

rosemaryschild rosemaryschild writes: This is great! I have been looking at these recently and now I see how easy it is to use. A wonderful giveaway!
Posted: 11:46 pm on September 7th

rosemaryschild rosemaryschild writes: This is great! I have been looking at these recently and now I see how easy it is to use. A wonderful giveaway!
Posted: 11:46 pm on September 7th

threadsscreen threadsscreen writes: Oh boy, but I do love making bias tape and this device would sure make it faster and easier to than my "fail-safe manual instructions" for making lots and lots of bias tape.

I sure hope that I am the lucky winner because I need to make even more bias tape for the new aprons I am sewing for my daughter-in-law's female relatives in Japan --- they all look so cute in their aprons and I have a couple of darlings patterns that require lots and lots of bias tape to give them that beautiful finished look.
Posted: 11:35 pm on September 7th

janna45 janna45 writes: This looks like a real time saver.
Posted: 11:31 pm on September 7th

azbarbara azbarbara writes: The bias tape maker would be a fun and quick way to get some bias made! I knitted a purse one time using hand made double fold bias. I might consider making another if I had this! =)
Posted: 11:23 pm on September 7th

tekhoni tekhoni writes: I use bias tape in so many projects. I would love this machine. I would love to use coordinating fabric with my projects instead of the normal colors, but I have never been able to make my own and have it look very good. This machine would be awesome!
Posted: 11:02 pm on September 7th

lalasporch lalasporch writes: This looks like a real time saver!
Posted: 10:42 pm on September 7th

Csmoferret Csmoferret writes: I would love to win this! It would be the perfect Birthday gift for my Mother!
Posted: 10:41 pm on September 7th

Mscutiepatootie Mscutiepatootie writes: I finally figured out what an avatar is and how to change it. I would love to win the bias tape maker. What a cool sewing tool that must be.
Posted: 10:39 pm on September 7th

Miira Miira writes: I love gadgets anyway, but what a great time saver to make perfect bias tape. Great to use for my sewing and quilting projects!
Posted: 9:51 pm on September 7th

Katie_Kat Katie_Kat writes: I could have used this earlier this summer when I made 5 quilts in a month!
Posted: 9:28 pm on September 7th

suzyqishere suzyqishere writes: I would absolutely love to win this. I have lost 50 lbs and I am having to updat my clothes, just got a part time job. I am disabled and as everyone else mentins running out to get bias tape gets expensive. One of these would surely be heaven sent!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: 9:06 pm on September 7th

SalKate SalKate writes: This would be a wonderful tool to have. It is so hard to find ready-made bias tape that matches the garment I am sewing. It looks like a great invention. Can't wait to own one!
Thanks!
Posted: 8:53 pm on September 7th

grits222 grits222 writes: I have added a picture of my American Bulldog puppy as my avatar. I would love to win and be able to add this tapemaker to my sewing room. I make lots of aprons for a senior center and the tape maker would "simplify" the work. I could make custom tapes and add lots of variety to the aprons as well as many other projects. I could also use to make some "Designer Wear" for Sadie the American Bulldog.
Posted: 8:40 pm on September 7th

teachny teachny writes: This tool would really simplify things.
I hope I win it!
Posted: 8:24 pm on September 7th

teachny teachny writes: This tool would simplify things. I would really love to win it!
Posted: 8:24 pm on September 7th

diamondix diamondix writes: This is my first time ever on this site and am amazed at all the wonderful information it has. The bias tape maker would be such a time saver for my quilting, sewing and other projects. I hope I can win this. I made 7 quilts for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life events so they could raffle them off for their fund raising. Being a diabetic I have to prick my fingers several times a day to test my sugars. Having another tool to help these poor hands would be wonderful.
Posted: 8:17 pm on September 7th

alexus911 alexus911 writes: I could use one of these bias tape makers. I do it by hand now. This would make it more uniform. I love it.
Posted: 8:15 pm on September 7th

gusher999 gusher999 writes: I would love to have this. Tried one of my friends and it was very easy to use. I do a lot of quilting and home dec sewing and this would be wonderful to have. Thanks!!!
Posted: 8:09 pm on September 7th

Lojaksewing Lojaksewing writes: Watched the video and I would love to have the bias tape maker. Since I am a beginner quilter this would really be a help for me. I am entering my name and if contacted you will get the pic of the big smile on my face :)
Posted: 7:43 pm on September 7th

jross56922 jross56922 writes: Wow! what a cool device. this thing would sure save me time and $, I could make my own tape instead of running to the store to buy what I need to finish a job. Put me down for a win! Thanks I am waiting??? jr
Posted: 7:19 pm on September 7th

tommiandjaysmommy tommiandjaysmommy writes: I have been wondering if making my own bias tape should be something that I need to do... especially since I am sewing with bias tape even more lately. This would be great to win for sure!
Posted: 7:01 pm on September 7th

chrisjac34 chrisjac34 writes: Choosing between buying groceries and paying bills,leaves me almost nothing to treat myself to make life easier when sewing.
It would be lovely to win.
Posted: 7:00 pm on September 7th

craftykitty craftykitty writes: I just downloaded the directions for the Dog Bed and this gadget would be the perfect addition to my sewing room for making the bedding for the bed. Good luck to everyone.
Posted: 6:52 pm on September 7th

Konstantina Konstantina writes: I would love to win the Simplicity Bias Maker, it's so simple. I wonder why no one hadn't thought of it years ago.
I think that the Threads magazine is the best sewing magazine ever published.
Posted: 6:41 pm on September 7th

masha51 masha51 writes: Bias tape maker for all those decorative binding and hemming needs... hope I win one!
Posted: 6:34 pm on September 7th

quiltnorse quiltnorse writes: Great product Bias maker would be grat to use for making my next bias celtic quilt block or next baby quilt.
Posted: 6:32 pm on September 7th

see_more_bones see_more_bones writes: I love teaching sewing to young people and gadgets are such a great way to lure them into making something and then getting them hooked on sewing through a personal creative activity. With this, they could see many possibilities for decorating and finishing edges. I would love to have it to share. Hope I have an opportunity to win it.
Posted: 6:31 pm on September 7th

lynne9999 lynne9999 writes: sure looks like there are A LOT of us that want to win!!
Posted: 6:30 pm on September 7th

TybieMom TybieMom writes: What fun! I have been bouncing all over this website this afternoon. I really enjoyed reading Mary Ray's article. I was blessed to see her trunk show this summer at Waechter's fabric shop. Every thing she says about the store is really true. Eye and finger candy all over it and the owner is an absolute delight! Visiting the store is like visiting your best friend that you haven't seen in a while! Love it, love Mary's clothes,and love your magazine and now I love your online goodies!
Posted: 6:21 pm on September 7th

twinpw twinpw writes: Who wouldn't love to win this great product! I added a pic of a wall hanging that I made from the photo of the bear that came to visit at our house!! Good luck to all, even though only 2 in this group will win, but we are all winners since we sew. Thanks Threads for a great magazine, Pam
Posted: 6:14 pm on September 7th

BECohen653 BECohen653 writes: This would be soooo handy to have. I hope I win it!
Posted: 6:10 pm on September 7th

PaulieH986 PaulieH986 writes: This would come in so handy with all my projects I am working with. Makes life a little more simpler.
Posted: 5:25 pm on September 7th

SueCQ SueCQ writes: What a great tool! I always feel like it takes me forever to make bias tape and I can never find tape to match my project.
Posted: 5:25 pm on September 7th

mcass mcass writes: I would like to enter the drawing for the bias tape maker. Thank you.
Posted: 5:21 pm on September 7th

cindyann cindyann writes: I would love this bias tape maker. Can't wait to see who wins!
Posted: 5:20 pm on September 7th

Dubya49 Dubya49 writes: This machine looks wonderful in the video. I have looked at it at Joann Fabrics, and wondered how well it works! Looks like it works great! I think I really need this now! Hope "I" Win!
Posted: 5:18 pm on September 7th

tottie68 tottie68 writes: Wow!!! I love this, sooo handy!
Posted: 5:17 pm on September 7th

pamstitches pamstitches writes: Also having a BD this week, I'd love to add this to my collection of sewing tools. Bias tape has always been a problem for me - even with the modern and antique hand use tools I have. Cutting the strips straight and even gives me a real headache with my hand tremor.
Posted: 5:15 pm on September 7th

Vickysews Vickysews writes: Wow! This looks too easy. I will definately put this item on my WishList!
Posted: 5:12 pm on September 7th

Nargis25 Nargis25 writes: Looks cool.
Posted: 5:02 pm on September 7th

Nargis25 Nargis25 writes: I have a manual bias tape maker, saves me a trip to Walmart. This machine would be so nice to use.
Posted: 5:01 pm on September 7th

Loriannra Loriannra writes: I'd love to be a winner. My sewing teacher demonstated this in one of my quilting classes. I'd love to see Simplicity expand the heads to accept different sizes of bias tape. What a novel idea!
Posted: 5:00 pm on September 7th

cnw05d cnw05d writes: I would absolutely love a chance to win this! I'm a beginner sewer and shortcuts or easy ways to do things are always such blessings!

I am so excited to have a chance to win this!


Posted: 5:00 pm on September 7th

queenofthecastle queenofthecastle writes: I have been sewing for a couple of months now, am self taught through my subscription to threads magazine and am loving it! I prefer to make my own patterns via a muslin first and then a final garment on fabric. If I had any idea that sewing could be this freeing as a creative process, I would have started a loooong time ago! And speaking of creative processes, the bias tape maker would open up so many doors in terms of inspiration. Heres to wonderful tools like the bias tape maker!

Happy Sewing!


Posted: 4:58 pm on September 7th

Kyrielle Kyrielle writes: I've been wanting to try this out...
Posted: 4:54 pm on September 7th

nljbrown nljbrown writes: I'm wondering if the bias tape maker will make other sizes as well as the wide bias tape. If so, it will be a huge addition to my sewing room!
Posted: 4:46 pm on September 7th

bunsnpigs bunsnpigs writes: I rescue animals and have just gotten back into sewing after a 25-year hiatus. I am making my future DIL's wedding dress! Nice first project, huh? Please enter me in the drawing. I've been wanting one of these for awhile now.


Posted: 4:42 pm on September 7th

joanmac joanmac writes: I use a lot of bias tape in all sorts of projects, especially in purses. I'd love to win a bias tape maker.
Posted: 4:37 pm on September 7th

Atogunatv Atogunatv writes: It's my birthday next week and part of my promise to myself is to get back to my roots... and actually sew!To explore it simply for the craft and artistry! Since I'm studying bias and it's possibilities this would definitely come in handy!
Posted: 4:37 pm on September 7th

kpalmer5108 kpalmer5108 writes: I'd love to win a bias tape maker for my niece who is just learning to sew but lives in another state. She has been having so much fun exploring the world of creativity that sewing opens up. This tool would help expand her repetoire. ...Crossing my fingers!
Posted: 4:35 pm on September 7th

Atogunatv Atogunatv writes: It's my birthday next week and part of ny promise to myself is to get back to my roots... and actually sew!To explore it simply for the craft, artistry! since I'm studying bias and it's possibilities this would definitely come in handy!
Posted: 4:31 pm on September 7th

Kenots Kenots writes: Hi from the beautiful state of South Carolina! Would really love to win this bias tape maker as making bias tape is not one of my favorite things to do. Love to sew for my grandchildren and this would come in handy!
Please enter me in the drawing. Would love to win!!
Posted: 4:30 pm on September 7th

kimsart kimsart writes: I've been wishing for a bias tape maker for a while now. this would be so cool!
Posted: 4:23 pm on September 7th

tag21 tag21 writes: OMG!!! What a WONDERFUL tool!!!! This will certainly help save me all those hours of standing at the ironing board hand-making all the bias tapes for my children's clothes and other projects [my back is hurting just THINKING about that standing... :-)]! I LOVE all these new fabulouse tools that make it easier for us sewers & creative people to do more fun creating! This one's a keeper!! Great going!!
Posted: 4:22 pm on September 7th

pacoperalta pacoperalta writes: good day from Barcelona. I would like to participate, thanks. I am a couturier and this machine will be perfect for my work.

Congratulations on your magazine. I get all issues, and love.

greetings, Paco
Posted: 4:21 pm on September 7th

corinnejrossi corinnejrossi writes: I give my unbiased opinion that this is the greatest invention since the rotary iron.
Posted: 4:20 pm on September 7th

corinnejrossi corinnejrossi writes: I give my unbiased opinion that this is the greatest thing since the rotary iron.
Posted: 4:19 pm on September 7th

headsis headsis writes: I've been sewing for 50 years and continue to be amazed at the wonderful new tools that come up to make our creations fabulous. I sure would love to add this beauty to my sewing bird. Thanks for giving us all the opportunity.
Posted: 4:05 pm on September 7th

sewinggal1 sewinggal1 writes: Wow! What a time saving tool! I'd love to have one someday!

I hope they'll make attachments available for different size bindings, like the old fashioned binding makers have. They come in three sizes. I hope this machine will eventually have the same options, it would be great!

Thanks for showing us how this works. :)
Posted: 4:00 pm on September 7th

threadsrw threadsrw writes: I would love to win this tool!
Posted: 3:59 pm on September 7th

saucygirl saucygirl writes: One can never have enough stuff(says the girl who owns 4 sewing machines and spent almost all of her 5 years of fabric store employment earnings on fabric), so like "boys with toys" this girl would love a new"toy" to play with....PLEASE!!!!!
Posted: 3:49 pm on September 7th

SuzieMouse SuzieMouse writes: Hello!

I love your magazine!! It took me awhile but I think I finally figured out to change my avatar. lol This bias tape make looks wonderful!! Thanks so much for this opportunity!!


Posted: 3:33 pm on September 7th

dolcam dolcam writes: I have a wonderful pattern using bias tape. The little hand ones haven't really worked for me. I would love to win this great bias maker. I can think of many colorful items I wouldn't hesitate to make.
Posted: 3:32 pm on September 7th

melissah melissah writes: New Avatar for me! I would really be able to use this! Thanks for the chance!
Posted: 3:32 pm on September 7th

Horsefeathers418 Horsefeathers418 writes: I love this site and this is my first time here! I hope I win, but, I am a winner anyway having found this fun and informative group! Here I am! Now it's your turn~
Posted: 3:29 pm on September 7th

danasdesigns danasdesigns writes: This would be a wonderful new tool to have...oh the things I could do!!! Thanks for this opportunity to win one.
Posted: 3:27 pm on September 7th

Coco88 Coco88 writes: PICK ME!!! PICK ME!!!!
Posted: 3:20 pm on September 7th

ggexpansive ggexpansive writes: wow, one small step for bias , one great step for fun! i hope i win , next i hope we all win, if that fails i hope my best friend who does not sew wins so i still will get to use it:)
Posted: 3:11 pm on September 7th

imustwinone imustwinone writes: I would love to have this bias tape maker, it would really helpd with making sholder straps for handbags. I could also see using it with an art quilt piece.
Posted: 3:09 pm on September 7th

FancyIdeas FancyIdeas writes: It's a miracle! My quilt avatar displayed AFTER I posted my grumpy complaint. I guess only your name shows when you type your posting - but the avatar is displayed after you submit the comment. Appologies to the 'powers that be'. I'm happy now! ;D
Posted: 3:06 pm on September 7th

FancyIdeas FancyIdeas writes: Alright --- I've logged in. Selected an avatar. Saved it. Still no avatar pictured. Logged out and back in. Downloaded my own 'Strawberry Lemonade' quilt avatar. Saved it. Tried to post a comment - hopefully with my quilt avatar on it - and still no luck.

The bias maker would be a wonderful timesaver for me - as I design quilts with a LOT of bias - with bias tape being over 50% of the designs.

I hope that someone on the website corrects the problem I'm having - so I might properly enter the contest. Thanks - in advance - for helping.
Posted: 3:03 pm on September 7th

jbryant984 jbryant984 writes: Wow! How Cool! I could sure use this in a major way! I'm going to make cushions for my porch furniture and I could see where it would be a major benefit!
Posted: 2:56 pm on September 7th

kbcoffee kbcoffee writes: Updated my avatar. Thanks for the prompt.
Could really use one of these bias makers. Especially since I sew late into the night, and could make the bias with fabric on hand.
Thanks
Posted: 2:56 pm on September 7th

poppysquash2 poppysquash2 writes: This would certainly add to my repertoire of wonderful applications. It certainly saves time, and promotes creativity. I am now imagining all the tapes I'm inventing.....
Thanks,
Poppysquash2
Posted: 2:53 pm on September 7th

kbcoffee kbcoffee writes: Very cool tool!! Incredible time saver. Can imagine so many
more projects done more quickly. Advantage of creating the bias color of your choice is truly amazing, expecially for those of us who sew late into the night.
Thanks.
Posted: 2:52 pm on September 7th

aligrandmere aligrandmere writes: I could definitively use one.
Posted: 2:47 pm on September 7th

gwensews gwensews writes: I've heard a couple of good review of this tool. I would love to give it a try.
Posted: 2:39 pm on September 7th

Daryl_Lancaster Daryl_Lancaster writes: Thanks for forcing me to update my profile! And thanks for the tutorial on the bias tape maker!
Posted: 2:26 pm on September 7th

iseethestrals iseethestrals writes: The best prizes are the ones that are actually useful!
Posted: 2:23 pm on September 7th

hmchappy hmchappy writes: Oh, this looks amazing! I'd love to win this!
Posted: 2:06 pm on September 7th

LLDon LLDon writes: My daughter, a young professor, is making quilts and home decor. This would be my gift for her. It would be great to win.
Posted: 9:53 am on September 7th

DDB1 DDB1 writes: I would love to win this - just wish it made more than one size bias tape. The 1 inch is fine, but when I applique, I usually use much thinner bias for vines, etc.
Posted: 9:42 am on September 7th

katrina314159 katrina314159 writes: OOOH! I would LOVE to win this!
Posted: 9:23 am on September 7th

SuzPaton SuzPaton writes: wow! i would love to win this! thanks for the chance!
Posted: 4:51 am on September 7th

sewartsie sewartsie writes: OMG!!! This seems like another great tool to make things get done faster. My quilt still doesn't have the binding put on it, so it would be great to win this and then I may just get this work in progress done before the 3 years at it mark. LOL Thanks Threads!!
Posted: 11:46 pm on September 6th

jevirgo27 jevirgo27 writes: This looks like a great tool for creating.
Posted: 10:55 pm on September 6th

brlown510 brlown510 writes: Oh the projects I could make with the time I'd save!!
Posted: 9:59 pm on September 6th

JunkQueen JunkQueen writes: I would be absolutely delighted to win this bias tape maker. What a helpful tool for one's sewing room.
Posted: 3:10 pm on September 6th

yellowthread yellowthread writes: This is so cool! I really love it, Hope I WIN! Great fun with quilting, purse making,jackets...I thinking of some wilded and cool item, now!
Posted: 2:45 pm on September 6th

littlemsdynamite littlemsdynamite writes: This would no doubt be a great time-saving tool. I would love to win one to use for my volunteer work with sewmuchcomfort.org
Posted: 2:38 pm on September 6th

quiltrobin quiltrobin writes: I wuld love to win a bias tape maker! Bias tape applique - here I come! What fun.
Posted: 2:25 pm on September 6th

JudieA JudieA writes: This bias tape maker is incredible! I love it!
Posted: 12:29 pm on September 6th

kellyink kellyink writes: ooo! I would love to win this. I have passed it in the fabric store often, but can't take the plunge yet. It would certainly come in handy though.
Posted: 11:04 am on September 6th

mom4girls mom4girls writes: That is cool!!! I have 4 girls that I am trying to teach to sew. This would be so handy so that they are not burning themselves with the iron!
Posted: 11:35 pm on September 5th

Judy98 Judy98 writes: I have been looking at the bias tape maker and the strip cutter for a few months. I would love to buy both of them; but, things are tight right now. I love make accesories and clothing for my grandaughter. I also make some things for the cancer center at my church. This bias tape prize would sure save a ton of time. I pray I am the winner.

Thank you for posting such a great prize.


Posted: 10:10 pm on September 5th

digitalmisfit digitalmisfit writes: oh wow I would LOVE to win a bias tape maker! I dont have the patience for making my own, so I have always been stuck buying "close enough" colors instead of patterned trim.

I have updated my profile with a pic of Lahni, one of my handmade dolls.
Posted: 9:17 pm on September 5th

heidilyn heidilyn writes: Wow, I HATE making my own bias tape! I've been drooling over this machine since I saw it at JoAnn's a few weeks ago. I've changed my avatar and I really WANT this machine! Oooh, pick me! ; )
Posted: 9:07 pm on September 5th

clafaver clafaver writes: Oh, me, me, me,...I love this.
Posted: 5:23 pm on September 5th

wtb wtb writes: I would love to have this helpful new gadget. It would be my favorite next to my new bobbin winder. Hope I win. Looks like a fun item. I could make bias tape for all those in need of bias tape. I would be like the girl spinning straw into gold. People would come from far and near to gaze upon such a thing!
Posted: 2:49 pm on September 5th

Thimblefingers Thimblefingers writes: I checked out this tool when it came up on the Simplicity site. I was so excited about it that I shared the video with one of my co-workers who is also an avid seamstress. I would love to own one of these - it would save me hours of work.
Posted: 1:58 pm on September 5th

rowanna78 rowanna78 writes: I'd love to have this! I'm terrible at making Bias Tape! I'm trying to start my own online fashion boutique, and I had never realized how important bias tape is.
Posted: 12:48 pm on September 5th

mrslisabrown mrslisabrown writes: I want it!!!! Probably something that I couldn't splerge for so.... I really hope I win it!!!

THANK YOU THREADS!!!
Posted: 12:39 pm on September 5th

JBirdsArt JBirdsArt writes: Don't you just love this jpeg?! I would love to have this tool, it's great for the hands!
Posted: 10:17 am on September 5th

Bonniedoo Bonniedoo writes: What a neat gadget! I like to make my own bias tape and that would help immensely. Count me in!!!
Posted: 8:47 am on September 5th

KatyMac KatyMac writes: What a nifty gadget! This is definitely a sewing room staple!
Posted: 8:06 am on September 5th

ShovelingFerret ShovelingFerret writes: Fingers crossed on this give-away!
Posted: 2:54 am on September 5th

Happyquilter Happyquilter writes: I would like to win this very much as I have arthritis in my hands and it is so nice for using in my quilting and wall hangings and renovating of blankets I do to earn a living.
No more steaming your fingers...yahoo!
Posted: 1:20 am on September 5th

lhaas lhaas writes: This is my dream sewing room gadget! No more burning my fingers in the name of custom bias tape :)
Posted: 11:51 pm on September 4th

Kindershop Kindershop writes: Oh, how I would love to own this machine. Looks like the perfect gadget. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted: 10:22 pm on September 4th

cindsmith cindsmith writes: This machine sounds like a time-saving addition to the sewing room. I would love to be able to use this for future projects.
Posted: 9:32 pm on September 4th

TexasTori TexasTori writes: i would LOVE one of these....i used gto order custom bias tape from a local supplier and it was lovely to get all those great big rolls of bias tape for my projects....
Posted: 8:45 pm on September 4th

kelroc kelroc writes: Please enter me in for the bias tape maker. What a great gadget!!!
Posted: 8:40 pm on September 4th

jswanson jswanson writes: I would love the bias tape maker! What a great addition to the sewing room! Here's hoping!

Posted: 8:26 pm on September 4th

mscgal mscgal writes: A fun idea. I do a lot of bias tape edges on quilted items. My avatar is an applique that was based on a photograph.
Posted: 8:21 pm on September 4th

BrookeJ BrookeJ writes: That looks so cool! One of those things I never knew I needed and now HAVE to have!
Posted: 8:06 pm on September 4th

DazzLynn DazzLynn writes: ohh yay! i've been wanting one of these!!
Posted: 6:46 pm on September 4th

Cairs Cairs writes: I just found out about these the other day and SO very want one to complement my mom's collection of old Wright's books with so many ways to use bias tape.
Posted: 5:18 pm on September 4th

CSofia CSofia writes: this tool seems great!!!! It will save me a lot of time and money, I could produce my own bias with my favourite fabric. I wish luck to myself!!!!
Posted: 4:26 pm on September 4th

spicecakes spicecakes writes: What a great idea! Can't wait to try it!
Posted: 4:22 pm on September 4th

Whitelily Whitelily writes: This new machine is just what I need. I never knew one existed! I hope I win it! Thanks
Posted: 4:12 pm on September 4th

dlipsky dlipsky writes: I would love to have one of these!
Posted: 3:34 pm on September 4th

maxinesmeasures maxinesmeasures writes: I love to create distinctive garments, one-of-a-kind. Self-bias is one my favorite ways to finish a garment.

I am also self-taught, majored in art in school but wasn't interested in sewing until I became pregnant years ago and wanted new clothes. With my budget, decided making them myself was the way! A good friend helped with the first maternity dress. By the time I delivered another close friend asked for all of my sewing garments when SHE became pregnant!! Then, I knew I could sew well enough for others, this was over 36 years ago, and I'm still doing it!!

With my background in art sewing was an easy transistion. THREADS magazine has been instrumental over the years in the evolvement of my sewing skills, I love to sew, it is so relaxing. I still have and use all of my magazines for tips and ideas, but in addition, I absolutely LOVE the website.

Hope I'm one of the winners, sew on, sisters and brothers,
sew on!!!

MaxinesMeasures
Posted: 3:08 pm on September 4th

dhop76 dhop76 writes: What an awesome giveaway. I wrote a blog post about this exact product and could really use it on the baby quilt I'm working on.

Posted: 3:04 pm on September 4th

blondie2sew blondie2sew writes: Wow I feel like it has been forever since I have been around....I need to pop up again on Gatherings to see what all the new buzz is!!! Been busy sewing of course!! Would totally love love love love that Bias Tape maker!!!!
Posted: 2:28 pm on September 4th

kluckingbear kluckingbear writes: Oh, I want this soooo much. I hate, hate, hate making my own bias tape. I also want one of the automatic rotary cutters and the spool winders too, but I'll wait for another drawing (hint, hint)!

Posted: 1:36 pm on September 4th

Littlevigilante Littlevigilante writes: Bias tape rocks my world! Who wouldn't want a magical machine create OODLES of it?
Posted: 12:26 pm on September 4th

laleeleela laleeleela writes: This looks like a great addition to my sewing gadgets!
Posted: 11:41 am on September 4th

autodidact autodidact writes: Hi. I'm new to Threads and made my avatar. What a great giveaway! I usually make my bias tape without a machine and so I have been avoiding projects that need bias tape.
Posted: 11:32 am on September 4th

fabricmom1 fabricmom1 writes: Would love to win this. Just set up an account and added my picture. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted: 11:29 am on September 4th

dfullmer dfullmer writes: I need one of these!!! Please enter me in the drawing.
Posted: 11:25 am on September 4th

fancypeacock fancypeacock writes: I want one of these SOOO bad! Not only did I create and Avatar of my picture, but I joined Threads too!

dkfranklin1 at yahoo dot com
Posted: 10:43 am on September 4th

jwellsy jwellsy writes: Awesome! Thank you so much!
Posted: 10:19 am on September 4th

gardienne gardienne writes: Neat tool! I'd love to have one! :)
Posted: 10:19 am on September 4th

periwinklejane periwinklejane writes: Wow, what a great tool! I want one of these. If I don't win, it's going on my Christmas list. But I hope I win, because there's other stuff on my Christmas list already!
Posted: 10:14 am on September 4th

WhitsLove WhitsLove writes: Thanks for the opportunity to win this. Hope I get chosen.
Posted: 10:09 am on September 4th

thestitchinchicken thestitchinchicken writes: I've been wanting one of these! What a great opportunity!
Posted: 9:05 am on September 4th

oohisay oohisay writes: I think I've watched this video four times now--I'm so fascinated! My one attempt at making bias tape ended tragically...much like my attempt at piping!
Posted: 8:23 am on September 4th

teristich teristich writes: Wow, this has been on my wish list since the first time I saw it!!! Thanks for the opportunity to hopefully own one! Love the magazine and love the website!!!
Posted: 7:58 am on September 4th

Burbri Burbri writes: I feel... i feel... that i need this machine :)!
Posted: 7:46 am on September 4th

eeamende eeamende writes: This looks awesome! I wish I had this around with a jacket I was making awhile ago...sooo much handmade piping! This would prove to be a very useful tool!
Posted: 7:44 am on September 4th

Pies1 Pies1 writes: Fantastic :-) Just come across this website and think its brilliant and even more brilliant that there should be such a fab giveaway first time I see it. Would love to have this to add to my sewing collection :-)
Posted: 5:28 am on September 4th

awami awami writes: So handy machine! I'm keeping my fingers crossed...
Posted: 4:54 am on September 4th

Izabel Izabel writes: Great giveaway! Hope to win :)
Posted: 4:20 am on September 4th

kaitui_kiwi kaitui_kiwi writes: Wow! I never would have imagined something like this existing, it makes my little clover bias tape maker seem puny, I'd love to just try this out, but to win one would be awesome! :)
Posted: 3:38 am on September 4th

Marsaili Marsaili writes: I love the idea of this bias tape maker---how awesome! I hope I win, I could really use this for some quilts that need binding!
Posted: 2:29 am on September 4th

IggyJingles IggyJingles writes: Well this looks like an awesome thing. I like using bias tape as hem finishing on curved skirts for dolls or people.

I'll hope to win.
Posted: 1:48 am on September 4th

kaytkay kaytkay writes: Don't know what happen to the size of the pic. I've never had that happen before
Posted: 1:28 am on September 4th

kaytkay kaytkay writes: I have been drooling over this gadget from the first day it came out. Is this not the coolest thing around. I would love to be able to use this for my quilts. I loved seeing it in action. Thanks for the chance to win it.
Posted: 1:15 am on September 4th

carmen65 carmen65 writes: Soy nueva y he descubierto la pagina en google reader. Me gusta mucho lo que he visto, y me gustaría participar en el sorteo.
Besos

Posted: 12:53 am on September 4th

mbalmanno mbalmanno writes: I love Threads Magazine and this Bias maker would cut my prep time dramatically.
Posted: 12:49 am on September 4th

vminer vminer writes: Wow, would I love to win this !! It seems fantastic. Thanks for entering my name in the drawing.
Posted: 12:48 am on September 4th

carmen65 carmen65 writes:
Soy nueva, y a través de Google Reader he visto la página.Me encanta la costura y por supuesto me encanta el invento.
Besos para todas.
Carmen
Posted: 12:46 am on September 4th

sewsewfabulous sewsewfabulous writes: I love gadgets! This will be a great addition to my sewing room!
Posted: 12:31 am on September 4th

chey chey writes: I just joined Threads and was excited about this offer. I have been looking at the bias tape maker and reading comments about it at various sites. Sounds like a winner! Great time saver and looks so easy to use. I love gadgets!
Posted: 12:20 am on September 4th

Uli Uli writes: I would love love love this bias tape maker! I use bias tape in many of my dresses. Having this machine would be such a great help. Please count me in!!!
Posted: 11:43 pm on September 3rd

SewBecoming SewBecoming writes: WOW! This is awesome. I just subscribed to Google Reader and the first subscription I looked for was from THREADS. What a welcome. Count me in.... I can think of a number of ways to use this great gadget and soooo safe for teaching kids about the fun things to do with bias tape.
Posted: 11:40 pm on September 3rd

SewBecoming SewBecoming writes: WOW! This is awesome. I just subscribed to Google Reader and the first subscription I looked for was from THREADS. What a welcome. Count me in.... I can think of a number of ways to use this great gadget and soooo safe for teaching kids about the fun things to do with bias tape.
Posted: 11:37 pm on September 3rd

SewBecoming SewBecoming writes: WOW! This is awesome. I just subscribed to Google Reader and the first subscription I looked for was from THREADS. What a welcome. Count me in.... I can think of a number of ways to use this great gadget and soooo safe for teaching kids about the fun things to do with bias tape.
Posted: 11:36 pm on September 3rd

Retrochic74 Retrochic74 writes: What a great gadget to have. The possibilities would be endless.
Posted: 11:36 pm on September 3rd

Mcat1227 Mcat1227 writes: I would love this for pillows I enjoy creating. It would be so nice to win something too!
Posted: 10:11 pm on September 3rd

Rosellen Rosellen writes: Every now and then I need to make bias tape and this would be a delight to use. Do you see my hand up, waving wildly?
Posted: 10:00 pm on September 3rd

lissahdee lissahdee writes: oooh, oohh. count me in!
Posted: 9:36 pm on September 3rd

catisakitty catisakitty writes: oh my gosh! I want one. I can only imagine how helpful this would be for me!
Posted: 9:17 pm on September 3rd

cmouse01 cmouse01 writes: What a great giveaway!
Posted: 9:06 pm on September 3rd

happycottagequilter happycottagequilter writes: Oh my, what a great giveaway! Please count me in!
Posted: 8:55 pm on September 3rd

VArlington VArlington writes: Need one need one need one!
Posted: 8:54 pm on September 3rd

Moulage Moulage writes: What an awesome gadget! Who wouldn't want one!
Posted: 8:50 pm on September 3rd

Halahblue Halahblue writes: I would love to have a bias tape maker. This is something I wouldn't want to spend the money on. Since I'm not so good at making my own, it definitely holds me back from making some things.
Posted: 8:47 pm on September 3rd

baddabinda baddabinda writes: Wowie, this would certainly make life easier. Count me in. LindaSonia
Posted: 8:34 pm on September 3rd

Sursi Sursi writes: This would be great to own. Hope I win.
Posted: 8:28 pm on September 3rd

planetjune planetjune writes: Wow, what a useful gadget! I'd love one of these.
Posted: 8:19 pm on September 3rd

GrammaKay GrammaKay writes: This would make life so much easier! I would love to have one. There are endless uses for bias tape. Sometimes my hands give me problems in making bias tape.

I am entering my name in the drawing. Hope I win!
Posted: 8:07 pm on September 3rd

StyleGirl68 StyleGirl68 writes: I think these look like the coolest notion! I haven't gotten to play with one yet but am dying to see it work! I can think of many projects I would use it for. I would also share it with my 72 year old mother who quilts. I know she would be delighted!
Posted: 8:03 pm on September 3rd

Shannzu Shannzu writes: That is seriously the greatest invention ever!
Posted: 7:57 pm on September 3rd

sewcool sewcool writes: I would love to have one!! I make a lot of bias tape. Hope I win...
Posted: 7:57 pm on September 3rd

Shannzu Shannzu writes: This is seriously the greatest invention ever!
Posted: 7:53 pm on September 3rd

kover1 kover1 writes: I wasn't able to upload the picture I wanted for my avatar, but I love this picture of my Tinker too. This will be the second contest I have entered on this site the last one I came in second place ...lets hope my luck is a bit better in this one!!
Posted: 7:52 pm on September 3rd

YarnJourney YarnJourney writes: One can never have too many sewing notions. I agree with HaleyRose, it does look like fun!
Posted: 7:52 pm on September 3rd

rabaile rabaile writes: I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I might be one of the lucky winners. Thank you for offering these neat little gadgets. :o)
Posted: 7:41 pm on September 3rd

ohnoshesews ohnoshesews writes: Sweet! I'd love this.

Posted: 7:38 pm on September 3rd

SewCalGal SewCalGal writes: Hymm. I did change my profile picture and saw it on a screen. But then when I posted my comments, my new avatar wasn't there. Not sure what I did wrong.
Posted: 7:25 pm on September 3rd

SewCalGal SewCalGal writes: What a great giveaway. Count me in!

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
Posted: 7:24 pm on September 3rd

plummer925 plummer925 writes: What a neat gadget! I'd love to have one!!
Posted: 6:45 pm on September 3rd

Vone Vone writes: Love it. I hate burning my fingers using the little tool.
Posted: 6:45 pm on September 3rd

Artwear Artwear writes: That is way cool...I can think of hundreds of way I could use the bias tape!
Posted: 6:42 pm on September 3rd

LeslieinAustin LeslieinAustin writes: No more burned fingers?
Posted: 6:28 pm on September 3rd

CarolynJH CarolynJH writes: This is just an awesome tool! I would love to have one in my sewing room.

Posted: 6:04 pm on September 3rd

bekabug8 bekabug8 writes: This would be such a fun gadget to use! What a time saver!
Posted: 5:43 pm on September 3rd

ClaudiaS ClaudiaS writes: I need that bias tape maker!
Posted: 5:40 pm on September 3rd

SisterZip SisterZip writes: I just wish I had more time to sew! I'd like to teach my grandaughter, 7, how to sew.
Posted: 5:18 pm on September 3rd

sashacatgrl sashacatgrl writes: Oh, wow, this is way too cool! I would love one!
Posted: 5:09 pm on September 3rd

Deana Deana writes: Just a reminder, in order to win you need to CHANGE YOUR AVATAR from one of the stock Threads images to an ORIGINAL IMAGE then post a comment.
Posted: 5:05 pm on September 3rd

Horse4Hmom Horse4Hmom writes: What a great toy--I can think of a gazillion ways to use it!!
Posted: 5:01 pm on September 3rd

QueenPuffPuff QueenPuffPuff writes: Ooooo! I love this! Pick me!
Posted: 4:55 pm on September 3rd

sewdragondesigns_com sewdragondesigns_com writes: This Bias Tape Maker is sooooo cool. Its like another little tool you just have to have. I have the kind you slide yourself and iron yourself, but wow this thing looks easy and much nicer to use!!! No more accidently burning my hand or the tape getting out of line!!
Posted: 4:47 pm on September 3rd

rsew rsew writes: The bias tape maker is just what I have been looking for.

What a difference it can make for my busy sewing business.
I would love to win!
Posted: 4:46 pm on September 3rd

joanbree joanbree writes: This is something I could really use. I am ALWAYS burning my fingers :-)
Posted: 4:45 pm on September 3rd

LaurieJ LaurieJ writes: Whoa... I need me that little princess! Pick me, pick me! Over here! Yooohooo!

What a great giveaway! Thanks.

Laurie
Posted: 4:42 pm on September 3rd

smvite smvite writes: oh, I want one!
Posted: 4:40 pm on September 3rd

cathlynr cathlynr writes: I'd love to have one of these!
Posted: 4:37 pm on September 3rd

AdelaideB AdelaideB writes: This is pretty cool!
Posted: 3:44 pm on September 3rd

HayleyRose HayleyRose writes: Looks like fun.
Posted: 3:03 pm on September 3rd

cyberprincess cyberprincess writes: i'd love it!!
what a time saver for my aprons and quilts!

my 11 year old neighbor would love to use
your simplicity bias tape maker too . . .
i'm teaching her how to sew --
what a wonderful time saver . . .

thanks so much!
Posted: 2:17 pm on September 3rd

Nik-ki Nik-ki writes: I have been looking at this bias tape maker for a couple months now, debating whether or not to purchase it. If a garment I am making does not have a lining, I usually use Hong Kong seam finishes.

So, I am entering my name in the drawing. Hope I win!
Posted: 1:17 pm on September 3rd

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