Simplicity Bias Tape Maker REVIEW - Is it worth it???

I give you my review and cost comparison of the Simplicity Bias Tape Maker. Included in the box are 6 attachment tips to make 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1 & 1/4" bias binding. I also provide an alternative to using the Simplicity tape maker.
I'm wearing New Look 6940 in an ITY knit.
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[dawnarlander]

It didnt seem you waited for the ‘ready’ light to turn red!

[dianemakes]

I have this machine and it works well. When you pull out the first part of the fabric, it must be folded before you put the top piece over it. When you leave the fabric unfolded 8:50 and then put the cover on, it will unfold the folded fabric as it comes out of the bias tape folder. The machine is fine, it's the operator that is doing it wrong.

[helenweatherby]

I have one and like it. I had to make yards and yards of bunting for my daughter’s wedding, and this gadget helped enormously. You rolled the fabric on to the roller the wrong way.

[mitzicleveland]

Hello, I am a new subscriber and I just love your channel. The tops you made are so cute and so are the bags. I can't blame you for not taking a chance on the bias tape maker but the manual set you got is very nice.

[sewlovemydogs]

I’m sorry it didn’t work for you, perhaps it was the fabric. I have one and it has never skipped a beat, I love it. Crazy hey!

[nitab]

Was the READY light green? Did not appear to be. I've seen others wait a few until the green Ready light came on.

[tammymasson]

I am 100% on your side - not worth the risk for that kind of money! I'm so used to making bias tape by hand that it's no biggie at all. Thank you for sharing this review. It's the first review I've seen. I had been wondering if this machine would be something nice to have. Nope! I would much rather have more fabric and patterns and simple tools for sewing. Thanks, Grace! P.S. I love the makes you showed, as always! I may have missed this detail, but what kind of fabric did you use on each of your top versions? Looks drapey, like rayon jersey?

[adriennejones]

Thank you for this review. I love gadgets and this Bias Tape Maker had been on my wish list. You have saved me much trouble.

[jillspangler]

You are loading the roll on the wrong side. That may be why your bias tape is not folding right. I got one, read the directions practiced on it an afternoon. Works great. I'm using jersey knit and an interlock. I got my Simplicity machine brand new at the thrift store. $6.still had the plastic on the plug and cardboard cover on the heat plate. A little pratice made a big difference.

[gailmartinez]

So glad you showed this and I too wanted to purchase this so glad you actually showed us, proudly back in the day when this first came out it probably did work today things are not made the same. I was so excited to see this …..what a bummer🙁I did want one too…thank you for sharing! Looking foward to your next video😊

[vickiehutchens]

I have one and I love it. Are you sure your fabric was twice the size of the width of your tip? If you are using a 1" then you strip needs to be 2" wide. I even fold the bias tape over and run it through again so it is ready to be sewn on.

[tonihayes]

Thank you for the review, I had thought about buying one but not now!

[lizedmunds]

Thank you for posting this review. I was excited by this product but wondered if it was really worth it. I think we now all know the answer is NOOO! You just saved me a lot of money. I appreciate a couple of people pointed out a few user errors but I can still see this product is a white elephant.
Nice job on the bag/wallet too.

[cookeka]

Disappointing but happy you have the kit and individual pieces a a good option Grace! I make them all the time for my projects. Happy sewing and I love your puppy.

[Terry]

That was a very helpful review! I was actually thinking about getting one until I saw this and now I realize simpler is better. Really, after fiddling with rolling and feeding, etc. I wonder how much time you are even saving. Thank you!

[m.b.ortega]

Thank you for trying out this hyped up, over-priced gadget. I honestly don't think it matters from where you buy it if it is the same product. I also would return it asap.

[aribella]

I’ve been using the bias tape makers in various sizes for years. Love them. Thanks for the review though. I get excited and want to try a new gadgets all the time, electrical or not. Same with hair devices. Valoom, flat irons, etc!

[tracylitsinger]

when you are lifting the heat plate, it has to stay folded as you are putting the top back on, it seems to be coming unfolded before you put the top on the heat plate

[deannaryan]

Wow!!! That was painful to watch! I have this machine and use it all the time. You didnt wait for the green light to light up that says "ready". You also loaded ur fabric to the opposite side of the winding spindle and the guide bar looked like it was bent and not in position properly.

Wait for the green light to turn on and it makes bias binding a breeze!!!

[adriennefranklin]

Thanks for the review! I totally agree, not worth it for that price. It's pretty easy to make bias tape with the kit.