Falztressen

Folded tapes come already creased along their length. You lay them over an edge and topstitch – which saves the fiddly job of pressing your own folds and gives an even binding on curtains, linen and inner edges.

  • Pre folded
  • For binding
  • Time saving
Folded Tape
Falztresse Grob in Altweiß, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Ribbon, Off-White
Ribbon in Off-White, 33 mm wide, made from 100 % polyacryl. Sold by metre, ready to edge borders, accent seams plus give any plain surface a line — across clothing, bags alongside home textiles.
2,90 EUR
2,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Falztresse Grob in Mittelbraun, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Ribbon, Medium Brown
Ribbon in Medium Brown, 33 mm wide, made from 100 % polyacryl. Sold by metre, ready to edge borders, accent seams plus give any plain surface a line — across clothing, bags alongside home textiles.
2,90 EUR
2,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Falztresse Grob in Hellgrau, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Ribbon, Light Grey
Ribbon in Light Grey, 33 mm wide, made from 100 % polyacryl. Sold by metre, ready to edge borders, accent seams plus give any plain surface a line — across clothing, bags alongside home textiles.
2,90 EUR
2,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Falztresse Grob in Azur, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Ribbon, Azure
Ribbon in Azure, 33 mm wide, made from 100 % polyacryl. Sold by metre, ready to edge borders, accent seams plus give any plain surface a line — across clothing, bags alongside home textiles.
2,90 EUR
2,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Falztresse Grob in Royalblau, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Ribbon, Royal Blue
Ribbon in Royal Blue, 33 mm wide, made from 100 % polyacryl. Sold by metre, ready to edge borders, accent seams plus give any plain surface a line — across clothing, bags alongside home textiles.
2,90 EUR
2,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Falztresse Grob in Taupe, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Ribbon, Taupe
Ribbon in Taupe, 33 mm wide, made from 100 % polyacryl. Sold by metre, ready to edge borders, accent seams plus give any plain surface a line — across clothing, bags alongside home textiles.
2,90 EUR
2,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Falztresse Grob in Rost, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Ribbon, Rust
Ribbon in Rust, 33 mm wide, made from 100 % polyacryl. Sold by metre, ready to edge borders, accent seams plus give any plain surface a line — across clothing, bags alongside home textiles.
2,90 EUR
2,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
Falztresse Grob in Mittelgrau, Meterware im Ausschnitt
Ribbon, Medium Grey
Ribbon in Medium Grey, 33 mm wide, made from 100 % polyacryl. Sold by metre, ready to edge borders, accent seams plus give any plain surface a line — across clothing, bags alongside home textiles.
2,90 EUR
2,90 EUR per meters
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
meters:
 
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The pre folded edge is the real advantage. Binding an edge yourself means pressing twice and working evenly; with a folded tape that work is already done.

When attaching, lay the tape over the edge so the back overhangs the front by a millimetre or two. The visible seam then automatically catches the reverse.

On curves, stretch the tape slightly or add small pleats. Pulled taut it draws the edge in and the binding ripples.

Pre wash the tape if the finished piece will be washed hot. Cotton tapes shrink and would gather the fabric underneath.

Good to know

How does a folded tape differ from bias binding?

The tape is woven on grain and barely stretches, bias binding is cut on the bias and follows curves. For straight edges the tape is enough, for curves binding is better.

How do I bind an edge neatly?

Lay the tape over the edge so the back overhangs slightly and topstitch from the front close to the border. The reverse is then caught securely without you having to see it.

Is the tape suitable for curves?

Only for shallow ones. Being woven on grain it gives very little. For tight curves and necklines, bias binding is the better choice, as it can be eased into shape.