Fabric Tape

Want a quick fix for your torn dress? Well, all you need is a fabric tape to fix up the mess and avoid any embarrassment till you reach your home and are able to do a permanent fix later ! Yes, a fabric tape is the best type of adhesive that you must have at home and in your bags as well, before you step out. As the name suggests, a fabric tape helps stick the two pieces of fabric together. I am sure that you are eager to know more about this amazing fabric adhesive, right? So just move on and get to know more about its uses.

Adhesive Fabric Tape

Options Available in Fabric Tapes
Well, before we start to know about the various uses of fabric repair tape, let me tell you that there are various varieties available in this piece. The tape used to fix fabric comes in various sizes and colors as well. You can also choose from narrow and broad pieces of tape depending upon your requirements. You can not only find an adhesive tape for fabric matching with a specific color of fabric but also find a transparent fabric tape. Moreover, you can also opt for satin finish or glitter tapes depending upon the texture of fabric you are using it over.

Some types of adhesive tape for fabric offer stronger bond and some offer a much temporary bond. You can pick one depending upon the requirements. What's more, you must checkout the reflective fabric tape as well. This is usually an 'iron on' tape in reflective silver or gray color that adds a safety element to your clothing. Be it a riders jacket or jogging dress, this one can prove to be much useful in the dark. You can choose from single sided fabric tape, double-sided fabric tape and transparent tape depending upon where you will be using it. Double-sided fabric tape is definitely the most useful piece in your sewing kit, just like the fabric measuring tape.

Uses of a Fabric Tape
As mentioned earlier, a fabric tape is the best piece to be used to quickly fix a torn patch of fabric. What's more, this can be used to hold the fabric in place in case of a missing button or hook and a damaged zip as well! When you need those safety pins to close up the gaps between two buttons, fabric tape definitely looks like an easier alternative to opt for. Fabric tape is hence also known as a fashion tape and commonly used by girls for this purpose. When you have to hold your slipping straps in place, just grab a piece of double-sided, narrow and transparent fabric tape and fix the problem in minutes! Isn't it a great piece to have in your bags?

A fabric hem tape offers a lot to all those "DIY' enthusiasts. Stitching a garment and taking a trial can be much easier with the fabric tape for hemming. So before you start adding the final stitch while sewing an outfit, stick the sides with fabric tape, hem the ends using this tape, try out the garment and then proceed. That makes the alteration process much easier. You can stick the reflective fabric tape over the rear side of a jacket or T-shirt horizontally and stick it vertically on the side stitch of jogging pants. This will make your clothing visible, even while you walk in the dark.

Well, I am sure that all you ladies are quite impressed with the uses of fabric tape. So why not shop for one and have it in your handbags and sewing kit! You can shop for these in hobby or craft stores. These are also available online and in stores selling sewing essentials. You can choose to have a transparent tape that can be used for any sort of fabric, in case of an emergency.