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Cotton tape rolled into convenient 10 yard rolls are available in many sizes. The 1/8" and 1/4" may be used as ties for ladies caps, and bonnets, stay laces, and to tie the back of breeches. The 1/4" may be used for inserting in button shanks the directions for this method are found in The Workman's Guide to Tailoring Stitches. The 3/8", 1/2", come in white and natural and work well for tying petticoats, aprons, and cloaks. Directions for securely sewing cotton tape on to a garment are found in The Lady's Guide to Plain Sewing Book II. In 1783 in The Proceedings of the Old Bailey, London "WILLIAM HATCHMAN was indicted for feloniously stealing . . . 24 yards of cotton tape, value 4 s."
This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 24 August, 2019.
