| Packaged Products Glossary
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| Single Fold Bias Tape: Fabric cut on bias (45% Angle) with raw edges folded under. |
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Uses: |
Facing, Casing, Accent trim. |
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Application: |
Top Stitch done at folded edge on both sides. |
| Double Fold Bias Tape: Fabric cut on bias (45% Angle) with raw edges folded under. Tape is then folded in half slightly off center. |
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Uses: |
Binding, Facing, Accent trim, Ties. |
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Application: |
Apply over edges with wide side of tape on underside to ensure both edges are caught when top stitching on right side. |
| Extra Wide Double Fold Bias Tape: Fabric cut on bias (45% Angle) with raw edges folded under. Tape is then folded in half slightly off center. |
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Uses: |
Binding, Facing, Accent trim, Ties. |
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Application: |
Apply over edges with wide side of tape on underside to ensure both edges are caught when top stitching on right side. |
| Wide Single Fold Bias Tape: Fabric cut on bias (45% Angle) with raw edges folded under. |
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Uses: |
Facing, Casing, Accent Trim. |
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Application: |
Top Stitch done at folded edge on both sides. |
| Double Fold Quilt Binding: Fabric cut on bias (45% Angle) with raw edges folded under. Tape is then folded in half slightly off center. Quilt binding is folded wider for binding quilted and bulky fabrics. |
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Uses: |
Binding heavy fabrics. |
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Application: |
Apply over edges with wide side of tape on underside to ensure both edges are caught when top stitching on right side. |
| Hem Facing: Fabric cut on bias (45% Angle) with raw edges folded under. |
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Uses: |
Facing, Casing. |
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Application: |
Open one fold and stitch to right side of fabric. Press and hand tack free edge. |
| Maxi Piping: Cording encased in fabric bias strip. |
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Uses: |
Accent trim. |
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Application: |
Insert in seam to define edges. |
| Blanket Binding: 100% Polyester woven edge satin. Folded in half. Straight weave - not on bias. |
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Uses: |
Binding blankets. |
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Application: |
Slip over blanket edge, extending 1" beyond blanket. Run two rows of stitching 1/4" apart, close to edge through all thicknesses. Fold in ends and hand tack. |
| Soft & Easy Hem Tape: Polyester narrow fabric with sewing guidelines woven in. |
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Uses: |
Seam stay, Hem finish, Reinforcement strips. |
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Application: |
Lap tape 1/2" over fabric edge and stitch together close to edge (right side). Turn up, press. Hem stitch free edge to garment. |
| Iron On Hem Tape: Polyester narrow fabric with two narrow adhesive strips for easy application. |
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Uses: |
Hem finish. |
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Application: |
Apply tape in place adhesive side down. Iron with firm pressure for 10 seconds (wool setting with steam). |
| Flexi-Lace Hem Tape: 100% nylon decorative lace hem finish for all fabrics. |
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Uses: |
Hem finish, Casing facing, Lace insertion, Lengthen hems, Decorative face lace. |
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Application: |
To finish hem, position lace 1/4" from edge of fabric (right side). Machine stitch in place. Turn up, press. Hand stitch free edge to garment. |
| Flexi-Lace Hem Facing: 100% nylon decorative lace hem finish for all fabrics. |
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Uses: |
Hem finish, Casing facing, Lace insertion, Lengthen hems, Decorative face lace. |
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Application: |
To finish hem, position lace 1/4" from edge of fabric (right side). Machine stitch in place. Hand stitch free edge to garment. |
| Soutache Braid: Rayon narrow rounded braid with center sewing ditch. |
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Uses: |
Accent trim, Ties, Scroll motifs, Draw strings, Button loops, Lacing. |
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Application: |
Apply by hand tacking in place or by machine stitching through center ditch. |
| Middy Braid: Rayon narrow flat braid. |
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Uses: |
Accent trim, Ties, Drawstring. |
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Application: |
Apply by hand tacking in place or by machine stitching through center ditch. |
| Loop Braid: Cotton, novelty decorative edging. |
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Uses: |
Accent trim, Lacing loops for closures. |
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Application: |
Machine stitch in place. |
| Rick Rack: Polyester flat braid with uniform zig zag shape. |
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Uses: |
Accent trim, Edging, May be inserted in seam. |
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Application: |
To apply as top trim, stitch through center or hand tack at points. To insert at seam, place under edge at center and edge stitch. |
| Twill Tape: Polyester trim with distinct diagonal rib and exceptional strength. |
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Uses: |
Seam or roll line stay, Seam finish, Top trim, Casings, Ties, Drawstrings. |
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Application: |
Apply by machine, as directed for end use, either stitching through center or both edges. |
