How to Make a Duct Tape Fabric Swatch

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Fabrics come in all shapes, sized and textures—so why not make one out of duct tape? This unique craft idea has endless possibilities. Coasters, placemats, you name it! Work those creativity muscles to weave a duct tape fabric creation of your dreams.*

Skill Level

Intermediate

Directions

Step 1

Place the second strip sticky side up so it slightly overlaps the edge of the first strip.

Step 10

Roll out and cut another strip of duct tape to the same length.

Step 2

Duck® brand duct tape

Scissors

Ruler or measuring tape

Step 4

Cut and overlap strips until you have the appropriate width and length for your fabric project.

Step 5

Turn the sheet so the strips are running vertically.

Step 6

Cut a strip to lay across the sticky side up strips. Start at the top and work your way down. These strips get placed sticky side down. Remember to overlap edges.

Step 7

Continue laying the strips sticky side down until all of the sticky sides of the “bottom” strips are covered.

Step 8

Trim off sticky edges.

 

 

* Adapted with permission from Got Tape? Roll Out the Fun With Duct Tape!, by Ellie Schiedermayer, published by Krause Publications, Iola, WI, www.krausebooks.com, phone: 800-258-0929.

Step 9

Start your duct tape fabric by cutting a strip of duct tape to the desired length and lay it sticky side up on your work surface.

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What would you use duck tape fabric for? I mean maybe it would help with the "Stuck at Prom" thing but what else? You wouldn't wear it at school as a shirt or anything would you?

  • Mossfire
  • Date Added: 01/02/2010 01:45:00

I usually put notebook paper between two layers of duct tape to make duct tape fabric but you're idea seems simpler.

  • fluffy
  • Date Added: 01/03/2010 04:18:00

I usually put notebook paper between two layers of duct tape to make duct tape fabric but you're idea seems simpler.

  • fluffy
  • Date Added: 01/03/2010 04:19:00

This is great for making bags!!!!!

Man, I thought evoryone knew how to make duck tape sheets!! What is the world coming to...

notebook paper?! That's really stupid... mossfire: actually duck tape fabric is used for lots of projects, most commonly purses or wallets. Some people have made hats, too. Duck tape fabric is the basic building block for all things duck tape.

  • kaitlin
  • Date Added: 01/17/2010 12:10:00

katlin is rirht it is the first step in almost anything i make lots of things incuding my duck tape Abe Lincolon hat very cool i love duck tape i never knew so many others did too :):):):):):):):):):):)

OMG im goin to have to try this

very cool if you ask mee

  • porkchop
  • Date Added: 03/26/2010 03:24:00

well, maybe it could mossfire. i made a vest made of duct tape to the first day of 7th grade, and almost everyone noticed.

Now I am able to make tape fabrics and other amazing things.

  • piggy
  • Date Added: 04/05/2010 04:27:00

this is neat. helps with EVERYTHING that you make with duct tape. im glad that i finally know the name for this technique...it was confusing me when they referred to this in the crafts.

  • belly72
  • Date Added: 04/07/2010 12:24:00

greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • rose12
  • Date Added: 04/07/2010 02:04:00

i make duct-tape masks

  • ductmask
  • Date Added: 04/08/2010 01:20:00

this works 4 a lot of projectsthis is good 4 alot of projects good ideaa

I've known this forever it helps with everything i make. my next creation is the banner

i figured out a better way to make cloth but it only works if you have a plastic table/surface that the tape can be laid sticky side down on. First, make a square/rectangle with the tape. Next, make an x with the tape by put the tape diagonal across the center. Thirdly, put tape edge from edge. Flip over the tape after carefully peeling it off the surface (depending on the size of the square, another pair of hands may be needed). Cover the back with tape. To make it longer, just slide the now finished square over alittle and started the process over again but this time use an edge of the already done square as an edge for the new square. It is not fool proof but i find that if everything is done right the "outside" of the fabric is smooth while the "inside" has only slight wrinkles.

We had a duct tape fashion show in 8th grade where everyone in my class used duct tape fabric to make different outfits to wear. We wore them for the whole day. Duct tape fabric can be used in many different things. I made a halter top and skirt and we even had one girl make a cocktail dress and someone made a suit.

i made my own hat an the fabric worked really well. its awesome!!!!!!!!

This is very easy. I think a caveman can do this

i have been doing this ever since i fell in love with duct tape! who knew there was a name for the process.

  • sra14131
  • Date Added: 05/29/2010 06:14:00

SOOO COOOOOOOOL

cool

  • elam
  • Date Added: 08/03/2010 06:14:00

Great way to start many duck tape projects!!!!

I would so make a shirt out of duck tape and wear it i also would make a pare of pants to go with it i think duck tape could be a new style! it stinks though that i go to a charter though

I would so make a shirt out of duck tape and wear it i also would make a pare of pants to go with it i think duck tape could be a new style! it stinks though that i go to a charter though

@mossfire, i use the fabricfor big projects like purses or even wallets if you use small enough fabric strips

This is a good idea. I make my tape fabric with all the tape going the same direction but this seems a lot stronger.

Me and my sister made ourselves snow pants out of traditional silver 2 winters ago. They held up really well and still work.

Amazing!!! guy who made duct tape abe hat: how do u make dat!!!!!!!!!!!1

THATS WEIRD. sugar is reely good.

THATS WEIRD. sugar is reely good.

THATS WEIRD. sugar is reely good.

Duck tape fabric is just layered strips. It's not THAT exciting. But still, it's a good idea to have it premade.

smart

  • grant.g2
  • Date Added: 11/23/2010 07:18:00

Very Creative! I like pie! LOL:-)

i use this for duck tapewallets and bags and pretty much everything but in the version i learned you overlap halfway so you dont need the last couple of steps

that is how to make a wallet and bags to. i lik ithat idea

everything you make out of duct tape is duct tape fabric at the beginning so this tutorial is kind lame. Because like who would want to waste duct tape on something they can do when they are making something cool out of duct tape?

With my frabic i made a blanket it really warm

Kaitlin: That is really mean! Okay, so maybe I've never heard of putting notebook paper inside, but it's whatever they want!

this is cool, but why not get two or more duct tape sheets

I'm glad that this article is on here for beginners, but i totally understand that some of the "older" ductape people are peeved about its stuposity. chillax people!! ????????

  • DoubleMD
  • Date Added: 03/08/2011 05:32:00

this is the EASIEST thing in the world!!!

i dont get it?? i need a picture hahaha

i dont get it?? i need a picture hahaha

really?!?! who dosent know how to do this... wow idiots these days...

coolieo

i made a messanger bag out of it!!!!!!!

A boy in my grade is soooooo talented with duct tape! Last year for pajama day, he came in wearing rainbow pajamas made of duct tape!! Those were probably not very comfortable to sleep in... :)

i don't get it. i need pics

  • jleal98
  • Date Added: 04/18/2011 11:44:00

U CAN DO LIKE...UMMM.... WALLETS, PURSES, BAGS, AND HATS.

I figured it out on my own. I doubt anyne even needs to have this on the website.

sounds complicated

  • mellypoo
  • Date Added: 06/04/2011 11:35:00

Really, knowing how to make a duct tape sheet is really the basis to TONS of different things like wallets, purses, hats and even working up to a dress

really knowing how to make a duct tape fabric is the basis for a wallet purse and even a dress

This information was helpful because I am making a duct tape purse and when I'm finished I promise I'll try my best to upload a picture and instructions. So be sure to check out my purse some time next week. ( It'll be duck-a-licious and fab-a-licious ) If you don't see it, you will be missing out on a treat! DUCK OUT, kv12

  • kv12
  • Date Added: 06/17/2011 01:25:00

i was lookin 4 this 4 like, a week!!!!!!!!!

I've been doing this for a while but it's nice to have the instructions. I love Duct Tape!

Test

  • shaneg
  • Date Added: 08/09/2011 05:00:00

it a little weird to wear it to school???....

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  • beau1
  • Date Added: 09/18/2011 05:59:00

HOW COULD NON OF U KNOW HOW TO MAKE THIS!!!!! I KNOW HOW TO DO THIS EVENBEFOR I MADE THINGS OUT OF DUCK TAPE!!

  • rach
  • Date Added: 10/05/2011 06:26:00

Tell us how to make something we don't know, seriously. . .

please thats so easy i know how to that ive been doing it for years i learn to do this my self

this is a good way to do it but i cover a paper towel instead because i find sticking duct tape to duct tape is difficult

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i dont have any duct tape but i really want to get some! i watch a lot of the videos on youtube.how to make purses wallets bows headbands can kookies and hairclips all sorts of things. it looks fun.my parents are mad cuz i wont stop bugging them about getting a box of duct tape for christmas !its december 9th 2011.

To moss Fire: I wear duct tape to school!!!!!!! :l

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