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Practical guides to buttons, zippers, elastics, labels, ribbons and all sewing accessories – sizes, types and how to attach them.

How to Stop Ribbon From Fraying: 5 Methods That Actually Work How to Stop Ribbon From Fraying: 5 Methods That Actually Work Knowing how to stop ribbon fraying makes the difference between packaging or a garment that looks polished and one that looks careless. Read more → Custom Printed Ribbon for Packaging: How to Brand Your Products Custom Printed Ribbon for Packaging: How to Brand Your Products Custom printed ribbon is one of the cheapest ways to make your packaging look like it comes from a big brand. Read more → Hang tag string guide: cotton, waxed, jute, elastic or ribbon? Hang tag string guide: cotton, waxed, jute, elastic or ribbon? Hang tag string is the detail a customer touches first – before the board, before the fabric. Read more → How to Sew Ribbon or Trim onto Clothing – Step by Step How to Sew Ribbon or Trim onto Clothing – Step by Step Sewing ribbon or trim onto clothing is one of the easiest ways to refresh an old top, lengthen a child's dress or... Read more → How to Choose Ribbon Width – A Chart for Sewing and Decorating How to Choose Ribbon Width – A Chart for Sewing and Decorating How to choose ribbon width is one of the most common questions when ordering ribbon online. Read more → Cotton Herringbone Twill Tape – Uses and How to Sew It Cotton Herringbone Twill Tape – Uses and How to Sew It Cotton twill tape, also called herringbone tape, is a strong woven tape with a distinctive diagonal zigzag pattern and almost no stretch... Read more → Organza Ribbon – Ideas for Wedding Decor, Gifts and Bouquets Organza Ribbon – Ideas for Wedding Decor, Gifts and Bouquets Organza ribbon is a light, sheer polyester ribbon with a delicate sheen that gives any decoration an airy, festive look. Read more → Grosgrain Ribbon – What It Is, How It Differs from Satin, Uses Grosgrain Ribbon – What It Is, How It Differs from Satin, Uses Grosgrain ribbon is a firm woven ribbon with distinct crosswise ribs, and it holds its shape far better than smooth satin. Read more → Satin ribbons by the meter – wide and decorative ribbons from 1 to 10 cm Satin ribbons by the meter – wide and decorative ribbons from 1 to 10 cm Are you looking for a smooth and shiny ribbon for clothing, a gift, or a decoration? Satin ribbon is among the most... Read more → How to make a satin ribbon bow – 3 easy ways How to make a satin ribbon bow – 3 easy ways Satin ribbon is a favorite material for bows – smooth, shiny, and available in dozens of colors. Read more →