Close up showing detail of Tape

Left to right–Pale Blue, Lilac/Lavender, Silk White, Nude, Pale Pink, Pale Ivory

The proper Millinery Petersham tape with the ridges on the edges. Lightweight.

This allows you to curve it when Ironing to fit the waistline on the basque of the Tutu skirt.

Some people double it up for strength but it can be used singly—Not as strong as the Polyester Petersham tape.

Made from a Rayon and Viscose mix and is 25 mm wide or 1″.

Can alter shape when heat applied.

Stock colours are Silk White, Ivory, Nude, Pale Blue, Lilac/Lavender

This Petersham tape is soft on the skin and mostly used on younger students.

There are other uses for this Petersham tape as it is manufactured for Millinery use.

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Lightweight Grosgrain Ribbon

Not used for Tutu waistbands-the Curved tape or Petersham tape is more supportive.

Width – 15 mm – 16 mm approximately

Colours – White and Black

Price per 5 metres £2.63

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Note—Different weights of Petersham tape for waistbands–

Sturdiest tape is Petersham with sewing lines, then the Curved Petersham tape ( Medium)  then the Millinery Petersham

which is Rayon and strong but has a softer feel so some people prefer it for younger students.

Slight curve in the tape to follow natural waistline

Dyes easily

Width – 25 mm (1″)

White and Black

Price per metre £ 0.95

40 metre Roll price £31.60

Made in UK

PETASTRETCH–White  25mm wide.-Some available-enquire.

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Sold per metre or a Roll

This is a straight Petersham tape which is very strong.

Heavy woven tape for stability and strength of the Tutu skirt

100% Polyester.

Features a sewing guide stripe

Width – 25 mm (1″)

Colours – Black and White

1 x 12-13m Roll White

23 – 25 metre roll

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