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From: abcameo
Date: 06-17-2005, 02:56 AM (1 of 1)
I remember reading about this used for waistbands and thought it sounded perfect for a handknitted knit skirt I've almost completed. I'm adding a fabric skirt underlayer to it (with a crocheted border on the hem), so don't want to add bulk to the top knitted layer of the skirt.

I tried to find petersham (maybe it should be capital "P" since it sounds like someone's name!) at JoAnn's, but they never even heard of it. I ended up buying something called "Seams Great" because it sounded like it might work. I opened the package today. It's way too soft and I don't think it will hold up well for my purposes.

Can someone describe what petersham tape looks and feels like and tell me if I can buy it at a local place like Hancock's, Beverley's or Michael's? I don't want to have to pay for shipping and handling since I only expect to buy one small roll. I don't even know if it comes in rolls. :wink: In the meantime, I'll probably just go with a narrow grosgrain ribbon since I need to complete my project ASAP.

Thanks for advice.
Amy
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User: abcameo
Member since: 11-02-2004
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