One look at the photo and you'll see why this little tool belongs in every sewing kit. The silver-coloured metal funnel has a clean, sturdy design with Prym's signature red and white logo catching your eye on the packaging. The shape fits neatly in your hand and feels built to last, just what you'd expect from Prym. A timeless tool without any fuss, made to work for years.

What this tool does

The tape maker is a metal guide with a funnel-shaped opening that you feed a straight fabric strip through. As you pull the strip down, the edges fold inward automatically. Follow along with an iron to set the folds in place, and you've got an evenly folded bias tape. This one is sized for strips that finish at 18mm wide, which is a standard size for finishing necklines and edges on garments and home goods. The metal is heat-resistant, so you can safely iron while the fabric is still in the maker.

Uses and projects

With this tape maker, you can whip up your own bias tape in any fabric you choose, rather than settling for whatever colours your local shop has in stock. Great for:

Finishing necklines and armholes on garments
Hemming and binding edges of skirts, dresses and blouses
Adding decorative accents to your handmade clothes
Making bias tape that matches your fabric or project exactly
Finishing quilt edges and patchwork blankets
Reinforcing seams on light and medium-weight fabrics
Neatly finishing homemade bags and accessories
Adding a playful custom edge to children's clothing

Practical and durable tool

This Prym tape maker is an investment that pays for itself again and again on every sewing project where you need a neat finished edge. Check out the other haberdashery accessories in our range, or explore the full haberdashery selection at Rijs Textiles to complete your sewing project.

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