Remnant 1/2″ Black Worsted Wool Tape, 28″ long

Made in England

1/2″ (13 mm)

Narrow widths like this are found as a binding edge or binding buttonholes on coats, jackets and waistcoats as well as many other uses. In the The Proceedings of the Old Bailey, London in 1773 a man “went to a public house to take a description of the man; they said he was dressed in a white waistcoat with black binding”. When hand sewing this linen try 35/2 black linen thread.