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Simplicity Bias Tape Maker

4.1 out of 5 stars 245 ratings
Brand Wrights
Color Off White
Is Electric Yes
Global Trade Identification Number 00070659822674, 00070659731730
UPC 070659731730 070659822674
Material
Iron
Item Weight
3 Pounds

About this item

  • Fold and press flat bias strips into 1-inch wide single fold bias tape with the push of a button;
  • Additional tips available: 3/8-inch single fold tip,1/2-inch single fold tip, 3/4-inch single fold tip; 1-1/4-inch single fold tip; 2-1/4-inch quilt binding bias tip; 2-1/2-inch quilt binding bias tip
  • Iron settings similar to a regular iron- suitable for cotton, silk, light weight wool, light weight home decor fabrics and more;
  • Perfect for creating bias tape quickly and easily
  • Includes machine
  • Features include auto-feed, auto shut-off, variety of heat settings
  • Box doubles as a carrying case with a handle on the lid; portable and lightweight enough to carry to classes
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Product information

Product Dimensions 8.5 x 4.5 x 5 inches
Item Weight 3 pounds
Manufacturer Simplicity
ASIN B002CT3YX2
Item model number 881925
Customer Reviews
4.1 out of 5 stars 245 ratings

4.1 out of 5 stars
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available June 10, 2009

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Product Description

Simplicity Bias Tape Marker. Create customized single fold bias tape with the push of a button! Includes 1-inch tip.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
245 global ratings

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Customers find the bias tape maker works well and makes perfect bias tape quickly, with one noting it takes only a few minutes to fold and iron. They appreciate its appearance and consider it a time-saver, though opinions on value are mixed, with some saying it's worth the price while others find it expensive. The ease of use receives mixed feedback, with some finding it simple to use while others say it's tricky at first. The heat level and fold accuracy also get mixed reviews, with some reporting it heats up well while others say it doesn't get hot enough, and several customers note issues with the machine not folding the middle fold properly.

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84 customers mention "Works well"70 positive14 negative

Customers find that the bias tape maker works well, describing it as an awesome little gadget.

"I bought this 10 years ago and it sill works perfectly. I love this. It is so fast and satisfying to use. well worth the price." Read more

"This is a wonderful piece of equipment. It does exactly what it says it will do. Very little in the way of instructions...." Read more

"Works exactly as described and very quick. I have spent hours hand ironing bias seam binding; this has reduced it to very little time involvement...." Read more

"...Also works best if you starch the fabric beforehand...." Read more

47 customers mention "Ease of making bias tape"43 positive4 negative

Customers find the bias tape maker easy to use, making it a breeze to create perfect bias tape in less time.

"...It makes it much more feasible to customize the bias tape so that it matches the project." Read more

"...this machine in order to make custom bias tape or to simply save money on bias tape by making your own, or already make your own tape but want it to..." Read more

"...Then sew these together. It makes gorgeous bias tape and saves a lot of time not cutting your fabric on the diagonal...." Read more

"...I was so excited at the prospect of making the homemade bias binding process easier that I started using it the same day it arrived...." Read more

30 customers mention "Time saving"30 positive0 negative

Customers find the bias tape maker time-saving, completing the job quickly, with one customer noting it takes only a few minutes to fold and iron.

"...The fact that it's so easy to use o use & so quickly runs it through & Presses it for you is reason enough for me to purchase it...." Read more

"...The machine had no problem ironing the joints. This is going to be such a benefit for me...." Read more

"...I love this. It is so fast and satisfying to use. well worth the price." Read more

"...Then sew these together. It makes gorgeous bias tape and saves a lot of time not cutting your fabric on the diagonal...." Read more

10 customers mention "Look"10 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the bias tape maker, with one mentioning its effectiveness in making 1" banding for valances.

"It took a little learning how to use, but it was incredible making 1" banding for valances...." Read more

"...It's good looking, exciting and full of promises. It starts off well, but then decides it doesn't like working and sits around all day...." Read more

"...Great product! It will save lots of money in buying bias tape and looks so nice to match the fabrics used in the projects!" Read more

"For novice quilters this is the best thing for finishing of the quilts. The first time I used it was amazing" Read more

51 customers mention "Ease of use"34 positive17 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the bias tape maker's ease of use, with some finding it simple to use and easy to put together, while others report it being tricky at first and note that the instructions are not very complete.

"...The fact that it's so easy to use o use & so quickly runs it through & Presses it for you is reason enough for me to purchase it...." Read more

"...The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that it makes only single fold tape, and if you want double fold you have to run it through the machine..." Read more

"...I love this. It is so fast and satisfying to use. well worth the price." Read more

"...1. Cut bias strips and wind on spindle. 2. Easy-to-use feed-though tip 3. Make perfect bias tape every time-no more..." Read more

33 customers mention "Value for money"21 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the bias tape maker, with some finding it worth the price as it saves time and money, while others feel it's not worth the cost.

"...time it presses it, so it takes the work out of making it, and cuts your expense of purchasing ready made Bias Tape...." Read more

"A bit pricey considering all the extras I had to purchase separately. Needed it primarily for making bias binding for my quilt projects...." Read more

"...I love this. It is so fast and satisfying to use. well worth the price." Read more

"...If it is in your budget, and you make a lot of bias strips, well worth the investment...." Read more

9 customers mention "Fold accuracy"4 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the bias tape maker's folding accuracy, with several noting that it doesn't create the middle fold properly.

"...This machine does not do the middle fold. It does not do nice crisp folds at all. I was so very disappointed with this machine." Read more

"...doesn't matter to me that its single fold, the one one is easily sewn without the fold...." Read more

"...but then just goes completely off the rails and either folds one side alone, or completely unevenly, one side folded wide and one side folded thin...." Read more

"...The machine is fairly quiet & folds & irons the bias tape in record time. It certainly saves me tons of time & I am very pleased with the results...." Read more

9 customers mention "Heat level"4 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the heat level of the bias tape maker, with some reporting that it heats up well while others mention it doesn't get hot enough.

"...Even on its hottest setting it did not get hot enough to keep the fabric folded...." Read more

"...I will say that the iron heated up surprisingly fast but given the 'quality' of this machine, I doubt that feature last...." Read more

"...Here is why I was not going to keep it: the iron does not get hot enough to press the folds adequately...." Read more

"...I make yards and yards of binding at a time. The machine heats up well, but after a bit, it starts making a sound like gears are slipping at the..." Read more

10 years later, it's still working great
5 out of 5 stars
10 years later, it's still working great
I bought this 10 years ago and it sill works perfectly. I love this. It is so fast and satisfying to use. well worth the price.
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Top reviews from the United States

  • GramGram of 6
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wrights Simplicity Bias Tape Machine, an awesome little gadget !
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2015
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    If you sew very much, then you probably use, and possibly even make your own Bias Tape. I purchased this because I normally make all of my own Bias tape myself. This little gadget takes the majority of the work out of making it, and allows you to make your own easily. It comes with a 1" attachment, so if you want to make any other sizes then you also need to purchase the size attachments you need, and make sure that you read whether it is single or double fold Bias Tape. It really doesn't matter to me that its single fold, the one one is easily sewn without the fold. All you have to do is cut the fabric to the size specified on the back of the attachment, start it through the attachment, from there it feeds it through, and folds it, & at the same time it presses it, so it takes the work out of making it, and cuts your expense of purchasing ready made Bias Tape. I either never had it when I needed it, or if I buy it it rarely matches the way I want it to, or the color I need isn't in stock. The cost of this awesome little gadget will quickly pay for itself, by allowing you to make your own & be happier with the colors matching. The fact that it's so easy to use o use & so quickly runs it through & Presses it for you is reason enough for me to purchase it. You will have a lot more time to sew other things. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who sews, in case you didn't already get the message, 😀😀 I Love it !
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  • QueenOPearls
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stunningly accurate and useful!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2012
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    I was using the Simplicity The Winder Machine with the heavily starched bias binding and was thrilled. Then I thought I better capture this on video to share. This is the first time (12/22/2012) I've used both the winder and the Simplicity Bias Tape Machine. The instructions said to turn them on together when I was making the bias and it worked perfectly.
    In the video I am using the Simplicity 3/4-Inch Single Fold Bias Tape Machine Tip. All the packaging materials say to use twice the width of your desired finished size, so my tape is 1 1/2 inches wide.
    As I wrote, I starched the bias tape heavily both before I cut it and then after stitching the lengths together. The machine had no problem ironing the joints.
    This is going to be such a benefit for me. I made about 15 feet of bias tape in less than three minutes. Yes, you read that correctly.
    I hope you find this review useful. A heartfelt thanks go out to all the comprehensive reviewers who helped me make my decision to purchase this machine.
    I adore both machines!
    215 people found this helpful
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  • Megan Walker
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Product!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014
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    I love this bias tape maker. Once you have the fabric cut into strips (pick up a long metal ruler at the hardware store to make this easier - mine is two inches wide so I don't even have to measure), making bias tape is a breeze! I had so much fun when I first got it, and made tons of bias tape. The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that it makes only single fold tape, and if you want double fold you have to run it through the machine a second time and then store it wrapped around something so it doesn't un-crease. It's still a thousand times easier than making it by hand! It makes it much more feasible to customize the bias tape so that it matches the project.
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  • saspinner
    5.0 out of 5 stars 10 years later, it's still working great
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
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    I bought this 10 years ago and it sill works perfectly. I love this. It is so fast and satisfying to use. well worth the price.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    10 years later, it's still working great

    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
    I bought this 10 years ago and it sill works perfectly. I love this. It is so fast and satisfying to use. well worth the price.
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  • Theresa Sanchez
    1.0 out of 5 stars Does not truly make bias tape.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2014
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    If you are looking to buy this machine in order to make custom bias tape or to simply save money on bias tape by making your own, or already make your own tape but want it to save time, do not waste your money!

    The description says:Easy as 1-2-3. 1. Cut bias strips and wind on spindle.
    2. Easy-to-use feed-though tip
    3. Make perfect bias tape every time-no more
    burned fingers!

    Their are actually 10 steps instead of 3.
    Wind on the spindle: Sounds easy enough, right? You hand wind the fabric on the spindle while trying to keeping the fabric from turning and keeping it going straight on the spindle at the same time.

    You will then put the fabric over the guide bar and place the guides on each side of the fabric.

    That easy to feed-though tip isn't so easy. Yes, it does feed though well After you use a long straight pin, tweezers or a Little Foot That purple Thang or something else, to feed the fabric into the tip and then work with it until you get the fabric to come out the end of the tip without the fabric twisting or folding. Once all that is done, then yes, the tip feeds really well. Unless you have several continuous yards of cut fabric, then imagine having to do this with 20 strips of fabric. You will then lock the tip on the machine.

    Next you will need to remove the heat plate cover and set it aside. You will then pull the bias tape until it is in front of the roller and then replace the heat plate cover.

    Plug up the machine, select the setting, turn on the machine and wait for the iron to heat up. Once the green light is on the iron is ready. Press the run button to start the machine.

    Now, that perfect bias tape which ready to use right off the machine is anything but prefect. You will need to pull out that ironing board and iron out and start ironing, because the fabric comes out with barely folded fold on each side of the fabric. It does not fold the middle fold at all. With bias tape it actually has three folds. Each side of the fabric has a nice crisp fold and then the middle is folded. This machine does not do the middle fold. It does not do nice crisp folds at all. I was so very disappointed with this machine.
    17 people found this helpful
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  • michel blanchette
    5.0 out of 5 stars Acheter il y a très longtemps mais fonctionne toujours bien
    Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2025
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    Fait très bien sont travail
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  • morrin
    2.0 out of 5 stars Muy débil
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 17, 2015
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    Está muy ingenioso el aparato pero desafortunadamente el motor es muy débil. Usé cinta de 2" de ancho y el resultado efectivamente fue de 1" de bies, sin embargo, el motor no podía con el grosor de la cinta, le tuve que ayudar a la máquina o hubiera quemado el motor. En segunda instancia, usé una tela delgada de 2" al igual que la cinta y el motor trabajó bien, sin embargo, el resultado del bies fue de 3/4" en lugar de 1" como marca el embudo. En resumen para telas pesadas, el motor no aguanta y en telas delgadas el resultado es un bies que no corresponde al embudo de trabajo. Otra cosa, los artefactos para embobinado y guía salen sobrando.

    Estuve seriamente pensando en regresar la máquina pero mejor la uso hasta que queme el motor. Con Amazon es la mejor oferta que encontré para la máquina.
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  • Gerry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2017
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    Works just like it is supposed to!
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  • Gilou
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2014
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    Permet de sauver beaucoup de temps.
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  • L. Callahan
    3.0 out of 5 stars Seemed like a good Idea
    Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2014
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    This machine produces a bias trim that is not quite up to my quality standards - too irregular, but the machine is simple to use and if I didn't care about the consequences of the irregularities, then I would use it more often. As it is, I will keep it for use when my niece comes over and I'm sure she will love it.
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