turning tubes

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Lots of ways

try googling for "rouleau loop" - which is the posh name for them

you can get a special wire gadget with a tiny latch hook at one end

you can attach a sturdy thread to one end and then use a darning needle or safety pin to howk it through

you can stitch one end shut and then poke it through with a knitting needle or a chopstick

a lot can depend on the length, the diameter, and the fabric

have fun!

I always use a large safety pin; pin it to one end, then work it up through the middle to turn it inside out (or outside in as the case may be).

-Irene

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If the cord is to be corded, i.e., have string inside it, cut a piece of string twice the length of the cording. Sew the center of the string to the beginning of the fabric on the right side. I always make a little extra cord so that I can start by making a funnel shape at the beginning. This helps to start the turning. Sew the entire length, then pull the string at the end. It will slide right through. Just make sure when you sew that you don't get the string stuck in your stitching. To make an "unstuffed" cord, just cut the string a little longer than you need, and securely sew the end to the beginning of the fabric. Follow the rest of directions above.

Teri

Sew a string inside it _as_you_close_it_up_

Then use a chopstick or knitting needle to keep it smooth and flat around the "turn" (avoiding wrinkles which will jam), while you use the string to work this down the length of the cord. Then cut the cord off.

And I also like the "Fasttubes" from Nancy's Notions. NAYY, just a very happy tube turner.

Maureen

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I tried all the pins, strings, chopsticks and knitting needles none are as fast or as easy as the Fasturn® Kit from

It'sa little pricey but worth it. You really won't regret the purchase. Gayla

Neat! I must look out for them over here...

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If we both look, one of us might find them - they certainly look a bit useful

a quick google found this

I agree.

Doreen in Alabama

In article , Liz Cork of BT Openworld uttered

*How* much??????????????

What were nancy's notions charging again> what about clothilde's? Will they ship?

In article , Liz Cork of BT Openworld uttered

USD 27 plus shipping vs £44

27 dollars is under 15 quid ... shipping couldn't *possibly* come to thick end of 30 bucks ...

do you see what I see, Kate, me old china?

I'm off to the sewing machine/quilting shop on Saturday: I have a need for a new light bulb for Lily. If I see them I shall get me some! :) Do you want some too? I can post them on to you.

I see a scam! ;) I'm sure they were in one of my local shops for a lot less, but I didn't need them and forgot about them... Hang on... Nah, several places I thought might have them don't. I'll ring round, but if we cannot get them at a better price than that, it would be worth ordering from Nancy. I've had stuff from Nancy's before, and they seem to be quite efficient at the ordering stuff.

Kate

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I really wasn't giving Nancy's Notions website as the place to purchase, although that is where I purchased mine. I just thought you might like to see what they look like and cost. I have ordered many items from Nancy's website and everything has arrived in great condition and on time. Of course, if I could have found it elsewhere and paid less and no shipping I certainly would have.

Gayla

Or there is a set on eBay just now, and it says "International Buy-It-Now only pays the $8.00 shipping rate!". However, the Buy-It-Now price disappeared when someone bid the starting price of $5.75.

The auction runs until 6/13, so if you don't find a set close by, you might want to look at

I'm betting that Fasturn is available in one of your shops, though.

Doreen in Alabama

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I wouldn't bank on it round here :S Sammy Taylor's have chucked out all their decent sewing stuff in favour of blooming rubber stamps and stuff for making naff greetings cards.

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Nononono Gayla - our quibble was that NN charge $26 (£15) plus shipping for an item which we just found for £44 in the UK - 3 times as much! NN are cheap by comparison!

There is a "Tube Turner" on Jaycotts website under notions - but only a single size version, and may not be quite what you were looking for.

Sarah