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3mm or 1/8” Double Sided (suitable for sewing) Tape
Key Features & Benefits
Hard to find 3mm / ⅛" width — the ideal size for bag making, perfect for basting in zips before sewing and what i always recommend for bag making.
Strong but not too sticky — non-wash-away formula keeps fabric, leather, and vinyl firmly in place, but isnt too sticky for your sewing machine.
Transparent — won't ghost through fabric or show in your finished project
No pins needed — holds layers securely while you sew, making tricky curved seams and fiddly angles much easier to manage
Perfect for zip insertion — baste zips into position before stitching for clean, professional results every time
Works on multiple materials — suitable for fabric, faux leather, vinyl, and interfacing
Saves time — no tacking, no slipping, no re-pinning; just stick and sew
Professional quality results — trusted in the textile and leather industry and now an essential tool for serious home bag makers
3mm Double Sided Tape for Sewing | ⅛" Sewing Tape for Bags & Zips
Finding 3mm double sided tape for sewing in the UK is harder than it should be, but this is exactly the size that change the game for bag making.
At just 3mm / ⅛" wide, this sewing tape sits right in the sweet spot: enough grip to hold fabric, leather, and vinyl firmly in place while you stitch, without adding bulk or showing through your finished project.
Why sewists love this double sided tape:
Use it to baste zips into position before you sew for clean, professional results every time. Bond interfacing, faux leather, and vinyl without pins. Keep fabric layers perfectly aligned on curved seams and tricky angles where pins just get in the way.
Unlike water soluble alternatives, this double sided tape for sewing is permanently non-wash-away, so your seams stay exactly where you put them. It's transparent, strong, and perfect for bag making.
Whether you're following a Studio 7t7 pattern or working on your own design, having the right sewing tape in your toolkit makes a visible difference to your finished results (and alleviates frustration!)
Comes in a pack of 3 × 33m rolls.
Please note that this vinyl/ faux leather is hard to photograph and may be different to how it appears in real life on your screen!
It is a shimmery 'catches the light' kind of fabric that you will love to use and will be admired on your bags!