Cotton Twill Tape - 20mm - Red

Twill tape comes in a range of widths, and 20mm is the one that suits the most jobs. It’s wide enough to make a sturdy tie, a bag handle or a hanging loop, and narrow enough to bind a curved edge or sit neatly inside a seam. If you’re not sure which width to buy, this is a safe place to start.

Why twill?

The twill weave has a fine diagonal line, which makes the tape firm and gives it a neat, flat finish. It sews cleanly, it holds its shape and it makes a professional edge. The black is a classic that complements a wide variety of fabrics, from pale cotton to dark denim and canvas.

Where it earns its place

• Bag making: handles for small and medium bags, drawstrings, binding inside seams and reinforcing stress points
• Everyday repairs: strengthen a worn seam, patch a split, or re-hang a loop that’s pulled off
• Seams and edges: bind raw edges and stabilise stretchy seams
• Ties and drawstrings: apron ties, waist ties, bag ties and bundle ties
• Hanging loops: towels, tea towels and wall hangings
• Quilting and knitting: bind small quilted projects, make hanging tabs, and neaten the inside of knitted bags
• Home décor and crafts: bunting, cushion ties and labels

Tips for using it

• Pre-wash it before you sew if the finished project will be washed, as cotton tape can shrink a little
• Cut ends can fray, so fold them under, stitch across them or zigzag the edge
• Use a medium needle and a medium stitch length, and sew near both edges for a flat, secure finish
• For handles and anything that c

• Width: 20mm
• Composition: 100% cotton
• Weave: Twill
• Colour: Red

✔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.