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Freebie: Printable paper bias tape maker

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Carla Hegemenn-Crimm from The Scientific Seamstress is the queen of printable sewing tools and charts.  She’s outdone herself this time with a printable bias tape maker. As in, it’s a paper version of the metal gadget you can buy at the fabric store.  You have GOT to check this out.  My jaw hit the floor when I saw this.  It’s nothing short of genius!  The printable is available in two sizes, downloadable for free from her blog.   Get the 1/2″ wide printable bias tape maker.  Get the 1″ wide printable bias tape maker.

Updated to add: the PDF was missing from the blog above, I have added it here BiasTapeMaker  until their page is fixed.

[photo from The Scientific Seamstress]

Comments

  1. Awesome!! Now how bout looking at that little binding ending tool? That could be made of paper or template plastic as well.

  2. Do you happen to have a copy of the printable bias tape maker? I used to but can’t find it. The Scientific Seamstress seems to be gone 🙁

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Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.