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How to Craft Duct Tape Fabric

3,797 views · Published 21 July 2010 · 1:13 · Indexed 27 October 2026

Channel: Howcast · 2010 · Howto & Style

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Waterproof, strong, and surprisingly versatile, duct tape can readily be fashioned into fabric that you can use to create a variety of crafts, from dresses to wallets.

Step 1: Determine the size
Figure out how much fabric you need. Measure a segment of duct tape with a tape measure and mark the length and width with a pencil. 

Step 2: Cut off strips of tape
Cut off strips of tape with the scissors. Overlap the strips by ½ inch to make sheets of duct tape fabric.

Tip
Duct tape comes in 20 colors, including camouflage. Vary the color of your fabrics for a complementary effect.

Step 3: Overlap the strips of tape
Flip the sheet 90 degrees and cover the sticky side with a perpendicular strip of tape. Continue until the whole swatch is covered, with no sticky sides visible. 

Step 4: Repeat the steps
Repeat the previous steps to create as many full sheets of fabric as you need.

Step 5: Trim the edges
Trim the edges for a smooth finish. Now you can piece together your duct tape fabric to make an assortment of items. 

Did You Know?
Duct tape was used to repair the Apollo 7 moonbuggy and to keep lunar dust out of moving parts.

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