Narrow fabrics including ribbons, tapes, braids, trims and bindings, sold by the metre. A broad category covering the full range of woven and knitted narrow fabric products used in sewing, dressmaking, upholstery and craft. Browse our 42 products to find the right trim for your project.
12mm Cotton Covered Boning Black or White Twill Centre Placed Length = 20 Meters Roll Created to give shape and wear in: Evening wear Beachwear Theatrical Costumes Soft Toys Strapless Garments Structured Textiles Cotton Covered Polyester Boning Easily Sewn On Edges By Hand Or Machine Flexible & Durable 13mm Light Boning
£26.57
Premium steel boning featuring a protective white plastic cover, supplied on a bulk 20-metre trade roll. This high-grade plastic-covered steel boning is engineered to provide flexible structure, optimal support, and lasting shape retention in high-stress tailoring. It functions perfectly as internal stiffening ribs for garments, structured costumes, and specialty corsetry. Highly flexible yet incredibly durable, it is ideal for shaping wedding dresses, hoops in petticoats, evening wear, structured beachwear, theatrical costumes, soft toys, and custom textiles. Select your preferred structural width from the dropdown variations menu. Available Widths:10mm (3/8")12mm (1/2")14mm (9/16") Precision Dimensions:Total Roll Length: 20 MetresBoning Profile: Flat Steel Core with Protective Outer Plastic Casing Specifications:Fastener Material: High-Tensile Steel Core / Durable Polyethylene Plastic OuterStyle: Plastic-Covered Spring Steel Boning StripApplication: Bridal Wear, Corsetry, Costumes, and Petticoat Hoops Available Sizes:Our professional plastic-covered steel boning roll range is stocked in three core trade widths at our Birmingham warehouse. Customise your parameters via the dropdown menu:10mm Width (20m Roll)12mm Width (20m Roll)14mm Width (20m Roll)
£28.06 - £35.00
Official Rigilene polyester boning in a 5-metre length — lightweight, easy to sew, and available in 8mm and 12mm widths in Black, White, and Clear/Transparent. Brand: Rigilene Material: Polyester Widths: 8mm · 12mm Length: 5 metres per roll Colours: Black · White · Clear/Transparent HS Code: 5607491900 Country of Origin: China Rigilene is the industry-standard polyester boning for dressmakers and costumers who need reliable structure without excessive weight. It sews easily through a standard machine, retains its stiffness through washing and dry cleaning, and is flexible enough to follow curved seams. Suitable for strapless garments, corsets, evening wear, theatrical costumes, beachwear, and structured soft toys. How to Order: Select your width — 8mm or 12mm. Choose your colour — Black, White, or Clear/Transparent. Add to basket and proceed to checkout.
£1.76 - £1.88
Official Rigilene polyester boning on a full 40-metre trade roll — lightweight, easy to sew, and available in 8mm and 12mm widths in White, Black, and Clear/Transparent. Brand: Rigilene (official) Material: High-density polyester Widths: 8mm · 12mm Roll length: 40 metres Colours: White · Black · Clear/Transparent HS Code: 5607491900 Country of Origin: China Genuine Rigilene brand polyester boning supplied on a full 40-metre trade roll — ideal for dressmakers, costumers, and bridal workrooms who need a reliable bulk supply. Lightweight and flexible, it gives structure and shape to strapless garments, wedding dresses, evening wear, theatrical costumes, and beachwear without the rigidity of steel or spiral boning. It cuts cleanly, sews easily by machine, and retains its stiffness through washing and dry cleaning. How to Order: Select your colour — White, Black, or Clear/Transparent. Choose your width — 8mm or 12mm. Add to basket and proceed to checkout.
£14.04 - £15.00
Achieve a flawless, professional finish on modern low-waistline skirts and trousers with genuine Nortexx® Curved Petersham. Specially created to conform effortlessly to lower body contours, this premium waistband interfacing is woven with a permanent structural curve that follows the natural shape of the hips. This specialist all-nylon design completely eliminates the need for awkward tacking, fabric notching, or tedious gathering. It glides smoothly under your machine foot for easy sewing, ensuring your tailored bands lay perfectly flat with absolutely no ugly press marks. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:• Brand: Nortexx® (Professional Grade)• Width: 25mm (1 Inch)• Structure: Pre-Curved Woven All-Nylon Construction• Feature: Perfect for Low Waistline Trousers and Skirts• Application: Easy sewing with no gathering or notching required• Colour Options: Black or White PURCHASE OPTIONS:• Cut Lengths: Sold by the metre (multiple quantities are cut and sent as a single continuous piece).• Wholesale Rolls: Available as full factory rolls for trade workrooms (select bulk options in the menu for trade-tier discounts). Select your required colour and length from the dropdown options above. Hand-packed and dispatched daily from our Birmingham store.
£0.82
Berisfords Polyester Seam Binding Tape — 12mm Wide — 8 Colours — UK Made Material: 100% polyester Width: 12mm Available colours: Col 01 White, Col 10 Black, Col 13 Navy, Col 15 Red, Col 18 Silver Grey, Col 25 Brown, Col 70 Pale Pink, Col 669 Grey Select your colour and length from the options above Sold by length: x2m, x5m, or x25m (whole roll) Continuous length supplied per order Origin: United Kingdom Use cases: Seam finishing, hem binding, raw edge neatening, garment construction, dressmaking, tailoring, craft projects, home décor Berisfords seam binding tape is a haberdashery staple trusted by dressmakers, tailors, and crafters alike. Woven from 100% polyester, this 12mm tape delivers a clean, flat finish to raw seam edges and hems, preventing fraying and adding a professional touch to the inside of any garment. Lightweight and smooth, it sits neatly without adding bulk — ideal for lightweight fabrics, linings, and delicate seams. How to use: Fold the tape over the raw edge of the seam or hem and stitch in place, or use as a flat binding stitched to the seam allowance. Can also be used as a decorative trim or ribbon in craft and home décor projects. Colours are reproduced as accurately as possible, but monitor settings and lighting conditions may affect how shades appear on screen. If colour matching is critical, we recommend ordering a short length first.
£0.67 - £8.25
Introducing the 25mm Polyester Seam Binding Tape by Berisfords – your ultimate solution for seamless finishing and professional-grade projects. Crafted from 100% polyester, this seam tape offers superior durability and a smooth finish, ensuring your seams remain secure and visually appealing. Available in 14 vibrant colours, you can effortlessly match or contrast your fabrics to achieve the perfect look. Whether you're working on garments, home décor, or crafting projects, this seam tape provides the versatility and quality you need. Customize your order by selecting the width, colour, and length that best suits your project requirements. Elevate your sewing and crafting with the reliable and stylish 25mm Polyester Seam Binding Tape by Berisfords. Key Features: 25mm width for precise and neat binding Made from 100% high-quality polyester Available in 14 stunning colours Customizable width, colour, and length options Upgrade your sewing kit with this essential seam tape and experience the difference in every stitch.
£0.91 - £11.42
Premium Pure Cotton Bunting and India Tape Reinforce your garment seams, upgrade your craft projects, and construct high-quality decorative flags with this premium pure cotton tape. Traditionally known as India tape, this finely woven, low-profile narrow fabric provides exceptional tensile stability, making it an essential baseline utility for tailors, dressmakers, and commercial crafters alike. Available in classic Black or crisp White, tailored for versatile design integration. Operational Sizes & Pack Quantities:- Width Options: 13mm, 19mm, or 25mm- Put-Up Options: Handy 5-metre pre-cut lengths for small projects, or complete 50-metre bulk trade reels for continuous production lines. Key Features:- Pure Natural Cotton: Soft, breathable, and highly receptive to pressing, dyeing, and machine stitching.- Structural Seam Reinforcement: Stabilises high-stress areas like shoulder seams, necklines, and pocket openings to prevent stretching over time.- Perfect Bunting Binding: Offers the ideal weight and flexibility to sandwich and bind flag fabrics securely without sagging.
£0.75 - £14.93
Berisfords 13mm trouser kick tape, made in the UK from 100% polyester — the professional choice for reinforcing trouser hems and kick pleats. Brand: Berisfords Material: 100% polyester Width: 13mm Colours available: Black, Navy, Dark Grey, Silver Grey Lengths available: 2m, 5m, 20m (continuous length per order) HS Code: 5806321000 Country of Origin: United Kingdom Berisfords kick tape is a trusted choice for tailors, dressmakers, and workwear manufacturers who need a reliable hem reinforcement. Woven from 100% polyester and made in the UK, this 13mm tape sits neatly inside the trouser hem to protect the fabric from scuffing and fraying at the kick — the area most prone to wear from shoes and hard flooring. It lies flat without adding bulk, keeping hems crisp and professional through repeated wear and washing. How to Order: Select your preferred colour from the Colour option above. Select your required length (2m, 5m, or 20m) from the Length option. Add to basket — your order will be supplied as a continuous length. Colours are reproduced as accurately as possible, but monitor settings and lighting conditions may affect how shades appear on screen. If colour matching is critical, we recommend ordering a short length first.
£0.98 - £9.84
Ric rac ribbon braid in 13mm width, available in 24 colours including solid shades and metallic Lurex finishes — sold in 3 metre cut lengths, ready for sewing and craft projects. Brand: Thread and Trimmings Material: Polyester; Lurex variants contain metallic thread Width: 13mm overall (approx. 9mm wave size) Length: 3 metres per cut Colours: Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Kingfisher, Pale Blue, Black, White, Ivory, Red, Orange, Yellow, Yellow/Gold, Brown, Pink, Bright Pink, Burgundy, Lilac, Beige, Emerald, Grey, Lurex Gold, Lurex Silver, Lurex Silver/Black, Lurex Green, Lurex Red HS Code: 5808100000 Country of Origin: China Ric rac is one of those trimmings that works across almost every sewing and craft context — garment borders, children’s clothing, school uniform hems, quilts, soft furnishings, scrapbooking, and handmade gifts. At 13mm wide with a crisp, traditional zig-zag wave, it’s easy to sew or glue and holds its shape well on both fabric and card. The Lurex variants add a metallic shimmer that works particularly well for festive and costume projects. Each length is cut straight from the roll and measured to 3 metres. How to Order: Select your colour from the dropdown — solid shades or Lurex metallic finishes available. Add to basket and proceed to checkout. The lifestyle images show Santa sacks and Christmas stockings decorated with ric rac trim sewn in horizontal rows — a simple and effective festive make. With Christmas around the corner, ric rac is a quick way to add a handmade touch to sacks, stockings, bunting, table runners, and children’s costumes. Matching sewing thread is available in the shop. Colours are represented as accurately as possible but may vary slightly depending on your screen settings and lighting conditions. Lifestyle images are for illustrative purposes only.
£1.09 - £2.42
Classic 6mm ric rac braid ribbon available in 23 colours including Lurex metallic finishes, sold in 3m cut lengths — perfect for trying new colours or smaller sewing and craft projects. Brand: Thread and Trimmings Material: Woven braid (Lurex variants contain metallic thread) Width: 6mm Colours: Beige, Black, Blue, Burgundy, Cerise, Emerald Green, Grey, Ivory/Cream, Lemon, Light Pink, Lilac, Lurex Gold, Lurex Green, Lurex Iridescent, Lurex Red, Lurex Silver, Navy, Orange, Pale Blue, Red, Royal Blue, White, Yellow Pack size: x 3m cut length (multiples sent as one continuous length wherever possible) HS Code: 5808 1000 00 Country of Origin: China The 3m cut is the ideal entry point for ric rac — enough to trim a child's dress hem, embellish a cushion, or test a colour before committing to a full roll. At 6mm wide, this is the most versatile ric rac width in the range, sitting neatly on garments, quilts, and home sewing projects without overpowering the fabric. Lurex variants add a metallic shimmer and are particularly popular for festive makes and occasion wear. How to Order: Select your Colour from the dropdown menu. The length option shows x 3m — each unit is one 3m cut length. Increase quantity if you need more than 3m; multiples will be sent as one continuous length wherever possible. Add to basket and proceed to checkout. Colours are represented as accurately as possible, but may vary slightly depending on your screen settings and the dye lot of the braid.
£0.64 - £0.72
Premium 56mm trouser waist-banding featuring an integrated rubber shirt grip to keep garments neatly tucked. Measured and cut directly from the roll, this professional-grade component features a light grey rubberised grip on one side and a supportive interfacing layer on the reverse. Product Features:- Width: 56mm.- Base Colour: Ivory waist-banding.- Grip Styling: Light grey rubberised shirt grip.- Pre-Assembled: Non-slip rubber grip is pre-sewn into the banding.- Stability: Backed with structural interfacing on the reverse side. Applications:- Ideal for bespoke tailoring, suit making, and trouser alterations.- Perfect for repairing or upgrading waistbands in trousers, skirts, and uniforms.- Ensures shirts stay tucked securely during daily wear. Sold by the meter, 5m, 10m or 50m whole rolls and dispatched daily from our UK distribution hub.
£1.70 - £85.20
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