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Flat cap sizing tape.

When sewing flat caps, I see makers using what I thought was "stay tape" inside the headband to retain the size as this tape does not stretch.  I bought Dritz stay tape but that is not what I need as…Continue

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Started Feb 28

 

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Flat cap sizing tape.

When sewing flat caps, I see makers using what I thought was "stay tape" inside the headband to retain the size as this tape does not stretch.  I bought Dritz stay tape but that is not what I need as it is very stretchy.   In an old flat cap I disassembled it has this non-stretch tape shown in the attached image.   Is this available?  Are there any suggestions on alternatives?See More
Feb 28
William Blumenthal replied to Kristin Silverman's discussion Brims for caps
"I have been using Pellon Peltex 70.   Sometimes I use 1 layer but have been stitching 2 layers together to get it a bit firmer.  I just picked up some Pellon 526 Decovile which is a leather like fusible stabilizer, which was…"
Feb 28
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