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!