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3 Tapes That Changed My Sewing

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These 3 inexpensive sewing tapes are tiny additions to your sewing kit, but they can make a BIG difference to your sewing! In this video, I’m sharing three of my most-used tapes, explaining what they do, when to use them and demonstrating exactly how I use them in my own sewing projects.

They’re simple, affordable tools that can help make tricky sewing jobs easier and give you neater, more professional-looking results.

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✨ Wonder Tape

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Perfect for temporarily holding things exactly where you want them before sewing. I love using Wonder Tape for positioning zips, buttons and other fiddly details where pins can sometimes get in the way. Even better, it washes away afterwards.

✨ Fusible Bias Tape

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A brilliant way to stabilise curved areas such as necklines and armholes. Simply iron it into place within the seam allowance to help prevent woven fabrics from stretching out of shape while you’re working with them.

✨ Fusible Seam Tape for Stretch & Knit Fabrics

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Think of this as narrow strips of stretch interfacing. It helps stabilise areas such as jersey necklines and armholes while still allowing your fabric to retain the stretch it needs.

All three are inexpensive, take up virtually no room in your sewing kit and can make such a difference to the finished result. Once you start using them, you might wonder how you managed without them!

In the video, I’ll show you exactly how I use each one and the sewing problems they can help solve.

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💬 Have you tried any of these tapes? Is there a small, inexpensive sewing tool you couldn’t live without? Let me know in the comments!

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00:00 Introduction
00:51 Wonder Tape
05:42 Fusible Bias Tape
10:55 Fusible Stretch Seam Tape
14:01 Recap
14:46 Conclusion

20 Comments

@nancypollard4531 1 month ago

I also use Wonder tape to help me match stripes

@sharimeline3077 1 month ago

That Wonder Tape makes me actually want to install a zipper (I usually avoid them). I'll have to check it out. Thanks for explaining how these notions work.

@rhondaa18 1 month ago

I appreciate the tip to use the wonder tape for holding buttons in place for sewing! I will try this. Thanks!

@reetle4440 1 month ago

Your videos are pure gold. Thank you!!

@kathymannn146 1 month ago

I use wonder tape to get even narrow hems & I used it to help me position an invisible zip after seeing Lucy's video. Absolute game changer.

@ColleenJolicoeur 4 weeks ago

Thank you for this explanation as I did not realize the slightly different jobs each tape does. New to garment sewing after many years a quilter.

@pdholland433 1 month ago

Love these kinds of videos.

@creativitybycarilyn6634 1 month ago

Before I got serger and coverstitch machines, I often used tapes to take the stretch out temporarily while sewing. I recently started using double-sided tape to prevent velvets from shifting, especially when attaching zippers. That trick was a game changer since pins were not working out. I often use double-sided hem tapes to baste the hem on delicate synthetic fabrics that I prefer not to iron.

@lisabrown8889 1 month ago

I was today yearsz old when I learned those wonderful wondertape tips! Oh my gosh.

@PatriciaWeeks-nq5zx 1 month ago

Oh wow. Great products. I've been using wonder tape for yrs but thank you so much for the other two. You're a jewel Lucy❣️

@cherylp.3347 1 month ago

Thanks Lucy! I had boughten the first 2 years ago and just saw them in a drawer and didn’t know what they were for! Now I do.☺️I just need the last one now. 😃

@nancy9478 1 month ago

I got some zip tape from Wawak and it has made sewing them in so much neater and faster. No more ripping them out and trying again. I love the button idea! I never thought of using iron on bias tape, thank you for all these great suggestions.

@lisabeyer4712 1 month ago

Thank you! Makes attempting a zipper so much less intimidating. Subscribed!

@traceydonaldson7538 1 month ago

Great demonstration, I will be ordering some of the fusible seam tape for stretch fabric!

@avdm196 1 month ago

I am always interested in learning how (new) notions are used, and you always explain in a clear and concise way.
I use the tapes shown. Wonder tape is handy for placement of pieces like patch pockets. Not all wonder tapes wash well, especially if the fixed piece is ironed.
I also have a tape with reinforcing thread for additional support and stability for heavier fabrics.
I also have double-sided fusible tape for hems. It is also handy when a hem is loose, hanging, and you have no time to sew by hand. Cutting it into smaller pieces before applying allows you to go around curves without forcing into shape.
Also handy for appliqué.

@jackieruffoni5750 1 month ago

Thank you.

@mrs.robinson1828 1 month ago

Great informative video. I am an old fashioned sewer who still uses tailor tacks and lots of basting but sometimes basting is tricky to remove after sewing. The Wonder tape looks like it will solve this!