Fabric Planning and Buying
Ric Rac Braid, White, 5 mm
Item no. 11772
€0.55per 0.5 m
Unit price €1.10 / m · incl. VAT, plus shipping
Wavy ric rac braid made from 100 % viscose in white, 5 mm wide. Its narrow zigzag edge trims hems, marks seams, decorates school cones, cushion covers, children’s clothing. Sold by length, cut in one piece.
in stock
Delivery time approx. 3–5 working days
Free shipping within Germany from €50
- Material
- 100 % Viskose
- Care
Wash without fabric softener or bleach
Do not tumble dry
Iron at low temperature
Wash at 40°C
- Breite
- 5 mm
- Farbe
- Weiß
Description
Ric rac braid is a narrow wavy tape made from 100 % viscose. Its thread carries that soft sheen viscose always has, while waves sit close together, evenly — stitched down it draws a fine zigzag line 5 mm across.
It looks best half hidden: laid into a seam so only wave tips peek out. Equally well it can be topstitched through its middle, becoming a decorative line across an otherwise quiet surface.
Stitch straight through its centre. Before washing, test a scrap first, since pale viscose may bleed slightly at first. Wash at 40 degrees, press cool, no bleach, no tumble drying.
What Ric Rac Braid, White, 5 mm is suitable for
- School cones plus gift wrapping, where waves lend edges playfulness.
- Cushion covers plus curtains, where trim lines break up quiet surfaces.
- Children’s clothing plus aprons, where braid softens every hem.
Care instructions:
Frequently asked questions
How do I stitch ric rac braid down?
Straight stitch through its middle, leaving waves free along both sides. Wanting only one row visible, lay your braid into a seam, then topstitch close along its edge from your right side.
Can I wash this braid at 40 degrees?
Yes, viscose takes ordinary coloured washing well. Bleach stays away, tumble drying too — waves shrink together there. Press it cool, ideally from behind, while your fabric still holds a little dampness.
Does white braid bleed colour?
White never bleeds itself, though it does pick colour up. Prewash dark fabrics before stitching braid across them. A scrap left soaking briefly will show you whether both partners suit each other.
How much do I need along a hem?
Measure your edge, adding a little extra around corners plus your starting point. Around curves braid lies more readily than flat tape, because waves give way. We cut your length in one piece.
