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Posted on: 12/20/09 3:14 PM ET
I'm just finishing up a dress that called for a button loop. I gave up on trying to turn it right side out. Same thing with narrow ties. How in the world do you go about turning narrow things inside out? I've got a little gizmo that works for something at least 3/8 inches wide, but both ends must be open. I just sewed a belt for a knit wrap dress with 3/8 inch seams but I lose so much valuable time turning that sucker inside out. Any tips or suggestions?
  
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Posted on: 12/20/09 11:09 PM ET
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I swear by the Fasturn tubes. You can "Google" and find different vendors. For example, Clotilde has this set for narrow tubes, like you're doing. Nancy's Notions has a different set.

I don't use mine often, but when I do, I am sooooo glad I have them!
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Posted on: 12/20/09 11:27 PM ET
I swear by the Fasturn tubes too. But ... wow! ... the price sure went up on them. I paid at least $20 less than that $54.95 a few years ago for the whole set/box.
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Posted on: 12/21/09 1:02 AM ET
For loops for small buttons I use the very narrow elastic. When I have to make several small belt loops I cut a strip of fabric and feed it through the binding foot as I sew. No need to turn them and I still get them in matching fabric. This is more suitable for a casual look because the stitching shows on the outside. I have used a safety pin and a loop turner in the past as well.

Thanks for reminding me about the Fast tubes I know I have them somewhere
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Posted on: 12/21/09 1:32 AM ET
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I use a set that is like the Fasturn, only lots cheaper..it's plastic with wood turners and works very well and does come with a very narrow tube...

turners

Not the same brand as mine, but this is what they have now and it looks the same..
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Posted on: 12/21/09 6:51 AM ET
You can also use a loop turner. I use mine more for threading serger tails under the serged seam. It's like a long, skinny latch hook.
http://www.createforless.com/Dritz+Loop+Turner+10+1/2/pid14053.aspx
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Posted on: 12/21/09 7:10 AM ET
Button loops with have both ends open. But what if a skinny belt where you sew one end shut? Doesn't that kind of turner you're talking about have to have both ends open? I sometimes have given up and left both ends open and then slip stitch the one end shut.
  
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Posted on: 12/21/09 8:03 AM ET
I use an industrial tube turner, it's pricier than fast turn but it's a lot faster too (literally one second). It's about twice the price too.

One solution: when you sew your tube, on one long end, sew a scrap of cheap ribbon or tape that's the same length as your tube or tie. You sew the scrap inside the tube. Then when you're ready to turn it, pull on the scrap to pull it through.
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Posted on: 12/21/09 9:21 AM ET
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Mine works with the end sewn shut..Slip the tube into the fabric and use the wood dowel to push the fabric through from the outside..actually, it's fun to do..like magic..I enjoy it..
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Posted on: 12/29/09 3:31 AM ET
Use a straw. Slip strw into the tube, use a slender stick to push the fabric into the tube so that it will turn right side out.

I ususally just fold the fabric in on itself along both long sides, then fold the binding in half again lengthwise and topstich along the long edge first to secure it and then run a row of matching stitches up the folded side.
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