The Not-so-common Uses Of Waterproof Cloth Tapes Besides Sewing!

By Author: David Charley
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At times, known as 'Gaffer' tape, this waterproof cloth tape is made from polyethene and cotton film, which is laminated and joined with a strong glue and is completely waterproof, however, can be torn by hand. I've always used these tapes for sewing and crafting but throughout the time, I've realised its versatility in different applications.

1) Women's lingerie specialists or tailors make use of these waterproof cloth tape to measure unique or rounded things. For examples, a tailor makes use of these tapes in measuring tuxedos and suits to figure out the size of waist, neck, chest and more. At the same time, women's tailors use it for measuring the bra size and other unique things.

2) Taxidermists make use of the waterproof clothing tape to measure the specimens to maintain the appropriate size of the animals while they work on the preservation.

3) Various health clubs and fitness centres utilise these tapes to keep a note of the weight-loss of a particular member during gyming, yoga or other gymnastic activity.

4) In fact, anyone can use these waterproof cloth tape to get accurate readings to hang ...
... the wallpapers. Yardstick simply won't fit in the situation where measurement around curves and corners is required. These tapes fit perfect to get the specific measurements.

5) Surveyors also use these tapes to determine the right measurement for property lines, roadways, buildings and much more.

Sewing

In earlier days, waterproof cloth tapes were available only with a few standard inches and measurements. However, nowadays these tapes are available in centimetres and millimetres and are quite handy to use. I use these tapes to ensure a pattern is laid out with fabric grain. I use the accurate measurements to avoid any “off-look” of the garment. After all, if the patterns are a bit out of the line, it doesn't show the best of a sewing enthusiast's skills.

I've been using these tapes for quite a long time and they are my tried and true friend when it comes to sewing. As there are a number of new designs of waterproof cloth tape are available in the market, they can be used in many crafting and sewing projects. Majorly, these tapes are of about five feet long and come in a reasonable price range from $1 to $6. The price may vary as per the size of the length of the tape.