25mm Wide Petersham Waistband Stiffener
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25mm Wide Petersham Waistband Stiffener
Three metres of non stretch petersham waistband stiffening tape. Colour: black. Petersham is a versatile sturdy woven tape that is commonly sewn into garments to reinforce and stiffen waistbands on skirts, corsets, trousers, etc. Also used in belts and bag openings. Material content: 100% polyester. Machine washable. Approximate width 25mm (1"). This product has a firm finish and is suitable for most fabrics. Petersham is also used by milliners for hat brims/crowns, and as the main construction material in ribbon corsets. If you need more than one length of petersham please enter the amount required in the quantity box. Multiple purchases of fabric are supplied as a continuous length of tape whenever possible. This product is not returnable because it is cut to order to the customer's requirements direct from the manufacturer's reel. Photo for illustration purposes, three metres of petersham supplied per purchase. We stock white Petersham tape, braid, polyester boning (Rigilene), fabric stabiliser, buttons and webbing tape. Historical note: this product is named after Lord Petersham, who was a military officer in the 19th century