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Tapes and trims
Tapes are the part of haberdashery you only think about when you need them — sewing curtains, binding an edge or repairing a rucksack. We stock several kinds, sold by the metre.
Curtain heading tapes
Gathering tapes with loops for hooks or for a track. They differ in how the pleat forms — from simple gathering to precise pencil and Flemish pleats.
When buying, allow two to three times the width of the window, depending on how full you want the gathering. Tell us your window size and we will work it out together.
Bias binding and edge tapes
Narrow tapes for binding edges — they stop the fabric fraying and give a clean, professional finish inside.
Used in clothing, bedding, blankets and repairs. Bias-cut versions sit better around curves.
Decorative tapes and hook-and-loop
Patterned, checked and lurex tapes for garment, bag and decoration finishes.
We stock hook-and-loop tape separately, in sew-on and self-adhesive versions and several widths. Useful for children’s and workwear, rucksacks, and anywhere a fastening has to work quickly.
What they are used for
- Curtains and drapes — heading tape matched to the track or pole.
- Edge finishing — binding instead of overlocking where the seam will be visible.
- Repairs — replacing hook-and-loop in a jacket, rucksack or children’s shoes.
- Workwear and sportswear — reflective tapes, reinforcing tapes, fastenings.
- Decorations — decorative tapes for wrapping and craft work.
How to choose
- For curtains: window width times two or three. Too little tape means a flat, poor-looking curtain.
- Check the track type. Tape for hooks and tape for a track are not the same thing.
- Bias binding for curves. Straight tape will not lie flat around a curve.
- Self-adhesive is not a substitute for sewn. The glue gives way in the wash — always sew it onto clothing.
- Bring a fabric sample. Binding should either match the material or contrast with it deliberately.
Come and see for yourself
Thread colour and yarn thickness are best judged in person — a screen rarely tells the truth. Visit us at Galeria Krakowska, level −1, Monday to Saturday, 9:00–22:00.
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