November 5, 2012

Make your own fabric tape

Surprise! For the first time in a long time, there's going to be a DIY project here on the blog. And what better way to kick it off with a tutorial on how to make cute fabric tape?

I absolutely love fabric tape. It's one of my top 10 go to craft supplies. But at $6 or more for a little roll of it, it can get a bit pricey. Here's how to make your own for under $4:

For this project, you'll need: 
Fabric - any size (I purchased a yard of the strawberry fabric shown above for only $2!)
Scissors - any kind will do.
Tape/Sticky Adhesive - (I used double-sided clear tape and it worked wonderfully! Make sure yours is double sided, or it won't work for this project.

Step 1: Cut your fabric into strips about 1/2 an inch wide. Make them long strips so you can cut them to size when needed.

 Step 2: Apply the adhesive to the back of your strips of fabric.
Tip: Once you're finished, place the fabric strips on a plastic sheet to keep them sticky until needed.

That's about it! You can use the fabric tape for so many things: adding decoration to notebooks, scrapbooks, wrapping for presents, or to display notes and artwork like I have. The options are endless!

I really love creating these as they're super easy to make, not to mention the fact that they look too lovely not to use!

12 comments

  1. Absolutely love this! So easy and cute.

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  2. This is a great idea, I'm definitely going to use this in my art journal. Thanks!

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  3. Great idea! Decorative tape is so much better than the plain, boring stuff.

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  4. What a cute idea. Your blog is lovely. Love Elle xo

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  5. So simple and cute!
    I am going to feature this in my DIY Ideas post this week! :D

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  6. why I haven't thought of it before.. great idea..:)

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  7. This is so cute! I've seen a few of your DIYs and I love every single one! I am happy to be your newest follower!
    This tape really is amazing and I will definitely be using this for all of my holiday gift wrapping. Patterned tape is perfect for simple craft paper wrapping paper!

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  8. I'm so happy to find another graphic designers blog!
    I'm a bit of a font fanatic as well! Just followed you<3

    Best,
    Colour Me Classic

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  9. This is so simple and sweet! I used to love making little things but I haven't done anything in so long- really need to get back into crafts and DIY :- )

    Lovely blog by the way- will definitely be following!

    Emma K @ ever--so.blogspot.co.uk

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