Did you know that you could actually make your own fabric tape? I confess, I didn’t know until fairly recently, but you can and it’s really simple.
This tape is perfect for dressing up handmade packaging or for adding a special touch to gift wrapping.
Supplies:
- kraft packing tape
- sand paper - If you buy the kind of tape that is covered in a waxy coating, then you will need to lightly sand the smooth coating. If you buy the kind not coated, then you can skip the sand paper step.
- fabric, cut in strips as wide as the tape
- mod podge glue
- paint brush
- waxed paper
- scissors
Step One:
Tape pieces of kraft tape to a long sheet of waxed paper. If you have the tape with the waxy coating, gently sand down the surface {which is what I did}. If not, just proceed with step two.
Step Two:
Paint mod podge glue all over the tape and lay down a strip of fabric. Use a credit card or the back of a knife to smooth down the fabric.
Step Three:
Allow the glue to dry overnight and cut away the strips of tape. I cut my pieces of tape in half in order to have thinner pieces of tape. Roll up the strips of tape and secure with a small paper clip. Whenever you’re ready to use the tape, just peel away the waxed paper!
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This is such a cute idea, I can’t wait to go home and try it!
Great idea, especially for Christmas! Do you think you could also do this but use double faced rug tape? Less time consuming?
What a pretty roll of tape! Our customers will love this DIY, we shared it on our facebook page. Thank you for the great post.
I love this idea! Thanks so much! Now I know another way to use all my scrap pieces of fabric.
What a pretty idea, that tape would certainly brighten up any parcel being sent for sure.
Love this! Can’t wait to make some tape!
So cute. Fantastic way to dress up packages.
I recently saw an idea somewhere on the Net for using double-sided carpet tape and paper to make a kind of ‘washi’ tape. This is quite similar and I suppose your idea would work equally as well with paper instead of cloth.
Thanks so much for sharing, Lis
What fun!
And what a great way for me to use my hoard of rescued vintage fabrics and trims.
Can’t wait to play with this idea!
Jan
What a cute way of adding dimension to scrapbooking items… I love fabric on them~~
Well that’s a neat idea. Got plenty of fabric lying about will have to give it a try!!!
Hi, which design is this particular fabric your using? Lovely prints..
Hi Kathleen-
The fabric I used was from a vintage pillow case
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Time consuming, but worth it!
I have just found your tutorial via Mod Podge Rocks and I must say I adore it. This is a fab idea and perfect for creating something a little different.
Thanks Linda x
Really cool idea I can’t wait to try this.
Love your idea. I already have some ideas for using this!