Depending on what you're doing, you may want straight-grain tape rather than bias. In which case there are several sources: http://wmboothdraper.com/TapeLace/tapelace.htm#Linen is my current favorite. These guys also carry it: http://woodedhamlet.com/tapes_braids/dutch_linentape.html
There may be others -- try a google search on "sutlers", especially 18th century. It's sort of a staple of 18th C garment construction. I've never seen a bias tape in linen. Lauren -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Martha Oser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Anyone have a source for linen bias tape? I have absolutely no patience for > making my own bias tape and I'd like some for a linen shirt I plan to make > for my husband. > > I found a 50/50 linen/cotton blend tape here: > > http://www.superbuzzy.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=83_85&produ > cts_id=3158 > > Anyone used it? Should I pre-wash it as I pre-wash the fabric so that it's > pre-shrunk? > > Many thanks! > > -Helena > > > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
