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Our collection of tapes and casings include various widths of bias and twill tapes, bone casings, and horsehair -  all to help make your tutus and other costumes beautifully finished inside as well as out.

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  • Bias Tape: Double Fold 1-inch Wide Black

    Bias Tape: Double Fold 1-inch Wide Black

    Priced per yard. Black, 1-inch double fold bias tape. 
    $1.29
    $1.29
  • Bias Tape: Double Fold 1-inch Wide White

    Bias Tape: Double Fold 1-inch Wide White

    Priced per yard. White, 1-inch double fold bias tape. 
    $1.29
    $1.29
  • Bias Tape: Center Fold 1-inch Wide Black

    Bias Tape: Single Fold 1-inch Wide Black

    Priced per yard. Black, 1-inch single fold bias tape. Great for finishing hemmed edges on bodices, etc. 10% discount on 30-yard roll. 
    from $0.97
    from $0.97
  • Bias Tape: Center Fold 1-inch Wide White

    Bias Tape: Single Fold 1-inch Wide White Per 30 YD Roll

    Priced per 30-yard roll. White. 1-inch Single fold bias tape. Great for finishing hemmed edges on bodices, etc. Need less than a full roll?? See per yard pricing.
    $30.96
    $30.96
  • Bias Tape: Center Fold 1-inch Wide White

    Bias Tape: Single Fold 1-inch Wide White Per Yard

    Priced per yard. White. 1-inch Single fold bias tape. Great for finishing hemmed edges on bodices, etc. Need a full roll? See 30-yard roll product for a 20% discount over the yardage price.. 
    $1.29
    $1.29
  • Bias Tape: Single Fold 1/2-inch Wide White

    Bias Tape: Single Fold 1/2-inch Wide White

    Priced per yard. White. 1/2-inch single fold bias tape. Great for finishing edges on bodices, etc.
    from $0.65
    from $0.65
  • Bone Casing: 1/2-inch Wide White

    Bone Casing - 1/2-inch Wide White Per 20YD Roll 10% Discount

    Priced per 20-yard roll. White. Bone Casing. Bones are slipped into the opening between the two layers of the casing. For use with 1/4-inch bones.  Perfect for ballet costumes and any costume that is sweated in - gives another layer of fabric between the...
    $52.02
    $0.00
    $52.02
  • Bone Casing: 1/2-inch Wide White

    Bone Casing - 1/2-inch Wide White Per 5YD Roll 5% Discount

    Priced per 5-yard roll. White. Bone Casing. Bones are slipped into the opening between the two layers of the casing.  For use with 1/4-inch bones.  Perfect for ballet costumes and any costume that is sweated in - gives another layer of fabric between the...
    $13.73
    $0.00
    $13.73
  • Bone Casing: 1/2-inch Wide White

    Bone Casing - 1/2-inch Wide White Per Yard

    Priced per yard. White. Bone Casing. Bones are slipped into the opening between the two layers of the casing. For use with 1/4-inch bones.  Perfect for ballet costumes and any costume that is sweated in - gives another layer of fabric between the body...
    $2.89
    $0.00
    $2.89
  • Bone Casing: 1/2-inch Wide Black

    Bone Casing: 1/2-inch Wide Black Per 20YD Roll 10% Discount

    Priced per 20-yard roll. Black. Bone Casing. Bones are slipped into the opening between the two layers of the casing. For use with 1/4-inch bones.  Perfect for ballet costumes and any costume that is sweated in - gives another layer of fabric between the...
    $52.02
    $52.02
  • Bone Casing: 1/2-inch Wide Black

    Bone Casing: 1/2-inch Wide Black Per 5YD Roll 5% Discount

    Priced per 5-yard roll. Black. Bone Casing. Bones are slipped into the opening between the two layers of the casing. For use with 1/4-inch bones.  Perfect for ballet costumes and any costume that is sweated in - gives another layer of fabric between the...
    $13.73
    $13.73
  • Bone Casing: 1/2-inch Wide Black

    Bone Casing: 1/2-inch Wide Black Per Yard

    Priced per yard. Black. Bone Casing. Bones are slipped into the opening between the two layers of the casing. For use with 1/4-inch bones.  Perfect for ballet costumes and any costume that is sweated in - gives another layer of fabric between the body...
    $2.89
    $2.89
  • Clear Strap Material

    Clear Strap Material Close-Out

    Priced per yard. Clear Strap Material, 3/8-inch wide. Very strong. For use as straps on tutu bodices and other costumes. 
    $3.00
    $3.00
  • Cording: 1/16-inch Metallic Gold Tiara Cord

    Cording: 1/16-inch Metallic Gold Tiara Cord

    Priced per yard. Gold. Non-stretch, 2mm, approximately 1/16-inch, metallic cording.   Can be used to cover millinery wire for tiaras by removing the inner cords.  This is the higher quality cording, perfect for use in tiaras. The "Good Stuff!" 20% discount per 235-yard roll. Also great...
    from $0.89
    from $0.89
  • Cording: 1/16-inch Metallic Silver Tiara Cord

    Cording: 1/16-inch Metallic Silver Tiara Cord

    Priced per yard. Silver. Non-stretch, 2mm, approximately 1/16-inch, metallic cording.   Can be used to cover millinery wire for tiaras by removing the inner cords.  This is the higher quality cording, perfect for use in tiaras. The "Good Stuff!" 20% discount per 144-yard roll. Also great...
    from $0.89
    from $0.89
  • Cording: 1/16-inch Metallic Silver Tinsel Cord Close-Out Per 12-Yd Pack

    Cording: 1/16-inch Metallic Silver Tinsel Cord Close-Out Per 12-Yd Pack

    Priced per 12/yd pack. Silver. Non-stretch, 2mm, approximately 1/16-inch, metallic tinsel cording. This is the economy type - Tinsel Cord. It CAN be used to cover millinery wire for tiaras, however it is a looser weave than the more expensive tiara cording so is...
    $2.59
    $2.59
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    Cording: 1/32-inch Metallic Silver Tinsel Cord Close-Out

    Priced per 12/yd pack. Silver. Non-stretch, 1.3mm, approximately 1/32-inch, metallic tinsel cording. This is the economy type - Tinsel Cord. It CAN be used to cover a thinner millinery wire for decorative trims on tiaras, however it is a looser weave than the more...
    $2.29
    $2.29
  • Cording: 1/8-inch Metallic Gold

    Cording: 1/8-inch Metallic Gold

    Priced per yard. Gold. Non-stretch, 3mm, approximately 1/8-inch, metallic cording. 40% discount on 145-yard roll. Economical! Very easy to pull out center cord and insert millinery wire for making tiara frames.  Sits looser than the 1.6mm (1/16-in) metallic cords, but still works well and...
    from $0.50
    from $0.50
  • Cording: 1/8-inch Metallic Pale Gold

    Cording: 1/8-inch Metallic Pale Gold

    Priced per yard. Pale gold. Non-stretch, 3mm, approximately 1/8-inch, metallic cording. 40% discount on 144-yard roll. Economical! Very easy to pull out center cord and insert millinery wire for making tiara frames.  Sits looser than the 1.6mm (1/16-in) metallic cords, but still works well...
    from $0.59
    from $0.59
  • Cording: 1/8-inch Wide Metallic Silver

    Cording: 1/8-inch Metallic Silver

    Priced per yard. Silver. Non-stretch, 1/8-inch, metallic cording. 20% discount on 144-yard roll. Very easy to pull out center cord and insert millinery wire for making tiara frames.  Sits looser than the 1.6mm (1/16-in) metallic cords, but still works well and is easier to...
    from $1.19
    from $1.19
  • Cording: 1/8-inch Poly Fill 4-Ply

    Cording: 1/8-inch Poly Fill 4-Ply

    Priced per yard. White only. Poly fill, 4-ply, 1/8-inch. Great for making piping for bodice edges and seams. 50% discount on full, 5 lb. cone (1050-yards, $147). 
    $0.28
    $0.28
  • Cording: Poly Twine 24-Ply 1/16-inch

    Cording: Poly Twine 24-Ply 1/16-inch

    Priced per yard. White only. 24-ply, 1/16-inch poly twine cord. Great for making piping for bodice edges and seams. 50% discount on full, 5-lb. cone (1375 yards, $144.38). Smallest length sold: one yard. 
    $0.21
    $0.21
  • Horsehair: 01-inch Wide Heavy Black

    Horsehair: 01 inch Wide Heavy Black

    Priced per yard. Black. 1-inch heavy, stiff horsehair. Great for use in tiaras, costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc.  30% discount on 50-yard roll.  50% discount on 100-yards (two 50-yard rolls).  To get the discounts, you must buy full rolls.
    from $1.00
    from $1.00
  • Horsehair: 01-inch Wide Heavy White

    Horsehair: 01 inch Wide Heavy White

    Priced per yard.  White. 1-inch heavy, stiff horsehair. Great for use in tiaras, costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc.  30% discount on 50-yard rolls.  50% discount on 100 yards (two 50-yard rolls).
    from $1.00
    from $1.00
  • Horsehair: 1.5-inch Waffle Ribbon Apple Green

    Horsehair: 1.75 inch Waffle Ribbon Apple Green

    Priced per yard. Apple Green. 1.75-inch Waffle Ribbon horsehair. 20% discount on 20-yard roll. Great for use in costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc. 
    $1.50
    $1.50
  • Horsehair: 2-inch Waffle Ribbon Black

    Horsehair: 1.75 inch Waffle Ribbon Black Close-Out

    Priced per yard. Black. 1.75-inch Waffle Ribbon horsehair. 20% discount on 20-yard roll. Great for use in costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc. 
    $1.50
    $1.50
  • Horsehair: 1.75 inch Waffle Ribbon Lavender Close-Out

    Horsehair: 1.75 inch Waffle Ribbon Lavender Close-Out

    Priced per yard. Lavender, 1.75-inch wide Waffle Ribbon horsehair. 20% discount on 20-yard roll. Great for use in costume embellishment, Ribbon Candy tutus, etc.
    $1.50
    $1.50
  • Horsehair: 1.5-inch Waffle Ribbon Red

    Horsehair: 1.75 inch Waffle Ribbon Red Close-Out

    Priced per yard. Red. 1.75-inch Waffle Ribbon horsehair. 20% discount on 20-yard roll. Great for use in costume embellishment, Ribbon Candy tutus, etc. 
    $1.50
    $1.50
  • Horsehair: 1.5-inch Waffle Ribbon Turquoise

    Horsehair: 1.75 inch Waffle Ribbon Turquoise Close-Out

    Priced per yard. Turquoise. 1.75-inch Waffle Ribbon horsehair. 20% discount on 20-yard roll. Great for use in costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc. 
    $1.50
    $1.50
  • Horsehair: 1/2-inch Wide Heavy Black

    Horsehair: 1/2 inch Wide Heavy Black Per 144YD Roll 20% Discount

    Priced per 144-yard roll. Black. 1/2-inch heavy, stiff horsehair.  Great for use in tiaras, costume embellishment, Ribbon Candy tutus, etc.  Need less than a full roll? see the yardage product page.
    $56.45
    $56.45
  • Horsehair: 1/2-inch Wide Heavy Black

    Horsehair: 1/2 inch Wide Heavy Black Per Yard

    Priced per yard. Black. 1/2-inch heavy, stiff horsehair.  Great for use in tiaras, costume embellishment, Ribbon Candy tutus, etc.  Need more? For 20% discount on rolls, see the 144-yard roll product page.
    $0.49
    $0.49
  • Horsehair: 1/2-inch Wide Heavy White

    Horsehair: 1/2 inch Wide Heavy White Per 100YD Roll

    Priced per 100 yard roll. White. 1/2-inch heavy, stiff horsehair.  Great for use in tiaras, costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc.  Need less? See full roll product page for 20% discount on 100-yard roll.
    $39.20
    $39.20
  • Horsehair: 1/2-inch Wide Heavy White

    Horsehair: 1/2 inch Wide Heavy White Per Yard

    Priced per yard. White. 1/2-inch heavy, stiff horsehair.  Great for use in tiaras, costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc.  Need more? See full roll product page for 20% discount on 100-yard roll.
    $0.49
    $1.39
    $0.49
  • Horsehair: 1/4-inch Wide Heavy Black

    Horsehair: 1/4 inch Wide Heavy Black

    Priced per yard. Black. 1/4-inch heavy, stiff horsehair. 20% discount on 72-yard roll. Great for use in tiaras, costume embellishment, ribbon candy tutus, etc. Smallest length sold online: one yard. Sold in whole yard increments only online. To order in partial-yard increments, please call...
    $0.29
    $0.29
  • Horsehair: 2.25 inch Waffle Ribbon Lavender Close-Out

    Horsehair: 2.25 inch Waffle Ribbon Lavender Close-Out

    Priced per yard. Lavender, 2.25-inch wide Waffle Ribbon horsehair. 20% discount on 20-yard roll. Great for use in costume embellishment, Ribbon Candy tutus, etc.
    $1.80
    $1.80
  • Horsehair: 2.25 inch Waffle Ribbon Light Pink

    Horsehair: 2.25 inch Waffle Ribbon Light Pink

    Priced per yard. Light Pink waffle ribbon horsehair. Iridescent. 20% discount on 20-yard roll. Great for use in costume embellishment, Ribbon Candy tutus, etc. Smallest length sold: one yard. Sold in whole yard increments only online. To order in partial-yard increments, please call us...
    $1.80
    $1.80
  • Horsehair: 2.25 inch Waffle Ribbon Pink Close-Out

    Horsehair: 2.25 inch Waffle Ribbon Pink Close-Out

    Priced per yard. Pink, 2.25-inch wide Waffle Ribbon horsehair. 20% discount on 20-yard roll. Great for use in costume embellishment, Ribbon Candy tutus, etc.
    $1.80
    $1.80
  • Horsehair: 2.25 inch Waffle Ribbon Purple Close-Out

    Horsehair: 2.25 inch Waffle Ribbon Purple Close-Out

    Priced per yard. Purple, 2.25-inch wide Waffle Ribbon horsehair. 20% discount on 20-yard roll. Great for use in costume embellishment, Ribbon Candy tutus, etc.
    $1.80
    $1.80
  • Horsehair: 2.25 inch Waffle Ribbon Turquoise Close-Out

    Horsehair: 2.25 inch Waffle Ribbon Turquoise Close-Out

    Priced per yard. Turquoise, 2.25-inch wide Waffle Ribbon horsehair. 20% discount on 20-yard roll. Great for use in costume embellishment, Ribbon Candy tutus, etc.
    $1.80
    $1.80
  • Petersham: 1.5-inch Black

    Petersham: 1.5 inch Black

    Priced per yard. White petersham waistband ribbon. 1.5-inches wide. Soft - easy to shape with an iron. 20% discount on a 50-yard roll. 
    from $1.00
    from $1.00
  • Petersham: 1.5-inch Peach

    Petersham: 1.5 inch Peach

    Priced per yard. Peach petersham waistband ribbon. 1.5-inches wide. 20% discount on a 50-yard roll. Smallest amount sold online: one yard. 
    $1.00
    $1.00
  • Petersham: 1.5 inch Purple

    Petersham: 1.5 inch Purple

    Priced per yard. Purple petersham waistband ribbon. 1.5-inches wide. 20% discount on a 50-yard roll. Smallest amount sold online: one yard. For smaller amounts, please call us at 877-888-8266 or 704-519-4771, or email us at orders@tutu.com.
    $1.00
    $1.00
  • Petersham: 1.5-inch White

    Petersham: 1.5 inch White

    Priced per yard. White petersham waistband ribbon. 1.5-inches wide. Soft - easy to shape with an iron. 20% discount on a 50-yard roll. 
    from $1.00
    from $1.00
  • Petersham: 7/8-inch Red

    Petersham: 7/8 inch Red

    Priced per yard. Red petersham waistband ribbon. 7/8-inch wide. 20% discount on a 50-yard roll. Smallest amount sold online: one yard. For smaller amounts, please call us at 877-888-8266 or 704-519-4771, or email us at orders@tutu.com.
    $0.60
    $0.60
  • Petersham: 7/8-inch White

    Petersham: 7/8 inch White

    Priced per yard. White petersham waistband ribbon. 7/8-inch wide. 20% discount on a 50-yard roll. Smallest amount sold online: one yard. For smaller amounts, please call us at 877-888-8266 or 704-519-4771, or email us at orders@tutu.com.
    $0.60
    $0.60
  • Petersham: Hard Type 1- inch Black

    Petersham: Hard Type 1- inch Black

    Priced per yard.  1-inch wide black hard Petersham waistband.
    $4.65
    $4.65
  • Petersham: Soft-Type 1- inch Black

    Petersham: Soft-Type 1- inch Black

    Priced per yard.  1-inch wide black soft-type Petersham hatband/waistband.
    $4.00
    $4.00
  • Petersham: Soft-Type 1- inch White

    Petersham: Soft-Type 1- inch White

    Priced per yard.  1-inch wide white soft-type Petersham waistband.
    $4.00
    $4.00
  • Prussian Tape: 1/2-inch Black

    Prussian Tape: 1/2 inch wide Black

    Priced per yard. Black. 1/2-inch Prussian Tape. 20% discount on 50-yard roll. 
    from $1.29
    from $1.29
  • Prussian Tape: 1/2-inch Wide White

    Prussian Tape: 1/2 inch Wide White

    Priced per yard. White. 1/2-inch Prussian Tape. 20% discount on 50-yard roll. For use with 1/4-inch bones.  100% nylon.  Strong.
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