Bias tape makers are neat metal devices designed to automatically fold your bias strip the correct width as you press it. Bias tape makers come in several widths: ½” ¾” 1” & 2”.
Cut your bias strip 1” wide to make ½” tape, 1⅜” to make ¾” , 1 ⅞” to make 1” and 3¼” to make 2” tape.
To feed the bias strip through the tape maker, cut one end of the fabric in a point. Thread the pointed end through the wide end of the tape maker and use a straight pin to pull it out the narrow end of the tape maker. Anchor in place by pinning the point to your ironing board or other pressing surface.
Press the folded tape as you pull the tape maker along the length of the strip. It will automatically fold the strip’s raw edges to the center, forming a neat, even bias tape.
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