Cotton Twill Tape - 25mm - Ivory

A wider tape does a different job from a narrow one. At 25mm, it’s broad enough to make a proper bag strap, to bind a thick edge and to carry a row of stitching on each side with room to spare. It’s the tape to choose when a project has some weight to hold, or when you want the tape itself to be a feature.

A twill weave that lasts

Twill 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 edges a neat, professional finish. The black is a classic, and it suits contemporary fabrics, from plain denim and canvas to bold prints.

What to use it for

• Bag making: straps and handles for tote and shoulder bags, drawstrings for pouches, binding raw edges inside and reinforcing handle ends and seams
• Seams and edges: bind raw edges, reinforce seams and stabilise stretchy or heavy seams
• Ties and drawstrings: apron ties, waist ties, bundle ties and bag drawstrings
• Loops and hangers: hanging loops for towels, tea towels and wall hangings
• Quilting: bind quilted projects, or make hanging tabs
• Knitting: neaten the inside of knitted bags and hold buttonbands steady
• Home décor and crafts: bunting, cushion ties, labels and gift wrapping

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 or heavy needle and a medium stitch length, and sew near both edges for a flat, secure finish
• For bag straps and anything that bears weight, stitch a box with a cross through the middle for extra strength

• Width: 25mm
• Composition: 100% cotton
• Weave: Twill
• Colour: Ivory

✔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.