Another favorite do-hickie type thing

I love my little Turn-it-All so much I keep it right next to my sewing machine at all times.  It's the perfect tool for turning tubes.  I bought it after looking at it for years thinking "hmm...I should try that".  After one use I kicked myself for waiting so long to buy it.  It saves me so much time and frustration.  I had been using safety pins to try to scrunch the fabric through or poking a chopstick in the closed end and trying to "carefully" shove it through.

Here's what the kit looks like and here are a pair of before and after ties.  It's only around 10.00 (which is why I was kicking myself for waiting so long to get it) and you can always use a coupon if you go to JoAnn.  It has 3 different sizes and the fabric ties I turned today were pretty small (about 3/8 inch across, finished).

It's real simple.  You just put the plastic tube piece inside your fabric tube and then poke the rod through the tube, taking the fabric through with it.

Once you get it most of the way through, you can pull out the plastic tube and pull the fabric all the way down the rod.  Then you can carefully poke out your corners with it.

Press it out really nicely and there you go!  Fun!  (And I'm loving this birdie fabric!)

Comments

[suesue]

i've been wondering if those tools are worth buying--thanks for the tip. love the birdie fabric too! would you share where you bought it? too precious!!

[kamagong]

thanks for sharing, your work is so lovely.

[JennyT]

I love that birdie fabric too. I haven't been brave enough to make something for my little one yet.

[Kelci-Crafty Mama]

Ok, you convinced me. Off to order one. Also, I'm checking your Ebay store and you better not have that birdie dress listed in either of my girls' sizes or I'll be in big trouble.

[Diana]

J, The birdie fabric AND the dress are both so sweet! Will you be stocking the fabric in your new shop? *wink, wink*

[Tonya Richard]

I was just like you, I put off buying the turn it all, and when I finally did, I wanted to kick myself too. One of the most useful sewing tools I own!

[Stephanie]

Always nice to know what's actually worth it at Joann! I *try* to spend my coupon every couple weeks, but sometimes end up wandering around aimlessly. Lovely birdie dress!

[beki]

I've tried two different loop turners with little success, perhaps this version will work for me. I have hope!

[carlie]

Oh my gosh, I just found your blog and love it! This is just the tool I've been looking for. I knew there had to be something out there to help or people wouldn't be making ties! Thanks! I love your work. I hope to be like you someday!
Carlie