Re: waterproof bias binding tape

duh wrote:

I've got a pattern for a tent, and it says to sew binding tape to the roof seam. I assume this is bias binding tape, to give the seam strength.

Bias tape is stretchy, and not particularly strong. What type of tape does the pattern/instructions ask for? If it says 'seam binding tape' this is NOT bias binding.

Does this come in a waterproof version?

No, but you can cut your own from waterproof fabric. The easiest way is with a rotary cutter, a cutting mat, and a quilting ruler, or second easiest is by drawing lines and cutting with scissors.

You can cut straight tapes the same way, but they may have a tendency to fray on uncoated fabrics. I need to re-tape the seams on a tent fly. I may well choose to do this with a heat sealed seam sealing tape like this: http://www.profabrics.co.uk/shop/show_product_info.php?id=TSB3-91, as where the tape is worn, the fly is leaking. You need to use extreme caution doing this as the sealant will withstand much more heat than the rip-stop nylon! Again, this is where the quilter's tools come in handy, as I'll use my Clover mini-iron: http://www.sleepingbearcrafts.com/product.php?productid=426&cat=0&bestseller&bestseller

Here are some more tape/seal things that might help you: http://www.profabrics.co.uk/snap_product_search.php

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