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October 19, 2008

Biased



I did it. But the question is should I have?

This evening I tried making my first bias binding. I'm embarrassed to say that it took me nearly two hours to come up with a scant 1.5 metres.

Do you see what I mean? Just because you can, doesn't always mean you should.
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17 comments:

  1. mériOctober 20, 2008 at 1:15 AM

    You are right! I think that you can make it only when you want that bias tape, in that fabric...
    Now you know you can, if you need a special one

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  2. AnonymousOctober 20, 2008 at 7:13 AM

    But the point is, you CAN! Looks great.

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  3. KirstyOctober 20, 2008 at 7:52 AM

    Now that is a very good point. Maybe you get your time down with practice?

    I've made tape myself & yes - it took ages. Plus I'm not a big fan of the iron anyway.

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  4. NaomiOctober 20, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    Thats right, you can! I can't .... hahaha. Or should I say I have never tried...

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  5. CurlyPopsOctober 20, 2008 at 8:45 AM

    But look how pretty it is....it's definitely worth it!

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  6. BellgirlOctober 20, 2008 at 9:08 AM

    Well done, a whole 1.5 metres! I tried once and didn't make nearly that much before my fingers were too burnt by the iron to continue.

    It's very very pretty, is it for a special project?

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  7. AOctober 20, 2008 at 9:20 AM

    But it's soooo pretty!

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  8. AngieOctober 20, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    looks good though, & I'm feeling better as it takes me forever to make bias!

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  9. CindyOctober 20, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    Have you got one of those bias making babies, they make it so much easier. Burnt fingers is part of the sewer badge fo honor though I think and I am such a wimp when it comes to heat.

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  10. NikkiOctober 20, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    Drop in to the studio for a demo some time. It really can be the quickest thing to make with a bit of practise.

    Hey - we're both back on Bloglines!! Yippee!!

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  11. BellgirlOctober 20, 2008 at 11:30 AM

    BTW I've linked to you again in the latest issue of the Blogtoberfest blog crawl: see http://bellgirl.com.au/

    That's _two- issues you've been featured in- you're my first double!

    Happy Blogtober!

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  12. ElliebooOctober 20, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    Love the colour - what are you going to make with it?

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  13. Jo (sparkly green knickers)October 20, 2008 at 1:43 PM

    Great colour!

    I agree with Nikki - once you've worked out a system for making bias, it won't take so long to do. I always try to make more than I need so I have leftovers ready for another project.

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  14. edward and lillyOctober 20, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    I know what you mean, I'm still trying to work out a faster way to do it.

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  15. Lexi:: PottyMouthMamaOctober 20, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    Oooh I think it's definitely worth it - love it!

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  16. muralimanoharOctober 21, 2008 at 11:30 AM

    I hope you did that with a maker!! Making bias tape without a maker is...tedious...and painful...when yu iron your own fingers all the time. :p

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  17. DrewzelOctober 21, 2008 at 3:07 PM

    Indeed! And conversely, just because you should, doesn't mean you can! :P

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