Cotton Twill Tape - 14mm - White

Some notions sit in the drawer for years, and some get used every week. Cotton twill tape is the second kind. It’s flat, strong and plain, and it solves a surprising number of small sewing problems, from a seam that needs holding to a loop that needs hanging. This one is a classic black, so it blends in where you want it to and looks smart where it shows.

Why twill?

A twill weave has a fine diagonal line, which makes the tape firm and hard-wearing for its width. It holds its shape, it sews cleanly, and it gives the edge of a project a neat, professional finish. At 14mm, it’s a useful all-round width: slim enough for delicate jobs, wide enough to take a row of stitching and carry some weight.

What to use it for

• Bag making: drawstrings for pouches and bags, handles and straps for small bags, binding raw edges inside, and reinforcing stress points such as handle ends and seams
• Seams and edges: reinforce a seam, stabilise a shoulder seam on a knitted garment, or bind a raw edge
• Ties and drawstrings: apron ties, waist ties and bundle ties
• Loops and handles: hanging loops on towels and tea towels
• Quilting: bind small quilted projects, or make hanging tabs for wall hangings
• Knitting: neaten the inside of knitted bags, make ties and hold buttonbands steady
• Home décor and crafts: bunting, cushion ties, labels, gift wrapping and scrapbooking

• Width: 14mm
• Composition: 100% cotton
• Weave: Twill
• Colour: White

✔Machine washable at 30°C
✔Wash with similar dark colours the first few times, as black can bleed
✔Do not use bleach
✔Iron on a medium heat, on the reverse
✔Pre-wash to allow for shrinkage before you sew

Cotton is a natural, renewable fibre, and a hard-wearing tape like this is made to be used and washed for years. At the end of its life, it’s biodegradable, as natural cotton breaks down in the right conditions.