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!
