9 Best Double Sided Tape for Fabric | Hem Tape That Holds

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A washable, press-on tape that turns a sewing-phobe into a confident hemmer.

This is the no-iron, no-needle answer for hems and home décor, and it is one of the few tapes you can trust through the washing machine. Each pack holds two rolls of 5/8 inch x 20 feet, giving you 40 feet total — at 40 feet versus the KAIHENG roll’s 33 feet — so it stretches further across multiple projects.

Owners praise it for hemming jeans and curtains, with one pleased crafter noting the hem “is bonded very well” and another confirming the tape holds up through the wash. At 2.4 ounces for the pair, the weight buys a far longer, more versatile roll.

The catch is that once it touches, it is stuck — the adhesive grabs instantly, so you need to take your time positioning it. It also behaves like a permanent bond, so plan to treat it as a final hem rather than a temporary fix.

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The ultra-sticky 1-inch roll that conquers curtains and pants with a single press.

You get a bond that outlasts a standard fashion strip because this tape combines a PE (polyethylene) layer with an extra-strength fabric cloth mesh and a super-tack clear adhesive. Owners mention it is “stickier than duct tape and holds amazing.” The wider 1-inch format spreads the grip across a broader bond line, so your curtains and pants resist sagging even after a full day of wear.

Owners love it for hemming curtains into crisp, perfect lines and for temporary or permanent pant hems, including hunting pants that see rough wear. Unlike most permanent tapes, it can be readjusted and repositioned during application, which saves you from wasting a strip on a slightly-off placement.

The honest limits are real: the maker advises against washing machines and dryers, and heavy fabrics may be too much weight for the adhesive to hold long-term. One owner found it came loose after a few days under a sofa, so durability depends heavily on the job.

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The dual-width roll that migrates from rug corners to velvet gown trains without skipping a beat.

This set gives you a 1-inch and a 2-inch roll, so you can pick the bond width to match the job — wide for carpets and rugs, narrower for clothing. The PE and fabric cloth mesh core carries a super-sticky clear glue that holds to hardwood, tile, plastic, and concrete, making it a genuine multi-surface workhorse.

Owners have used it to hold a heavy 11-inch velvet dress train all night and to keep walkway fabric and rugs flat on tile and faux wood without residue on removal. It also shines as a craft tape for joining foam board layers, where the instant grab beats waiting for glue to dry.

The major caveat is removal from fabric — it bonds so strongly that getting it off clothing can require freezing or rubbing alcohol. Keep it away from genuine wood surfaces, where the aggressive stick can be too much.

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Four skinny rolls of 0.5-inch tape that make pant hems invisible and permanent.

When you need a permanent fix, this tape pairs a high-strength adhesive with a reinforced fiber mesh, and it works best when you press it with an iron. Buyers call it “the strongest double sided tape I’ve ever worked with” and even suggest it could handle full garment alterations. You get four rolls of 33 feet each, so you always have a spare in your bag, car, or office.

The 0.5-inch width is the secret to its invisible finish, sitting flat inside a hem fold without creating a stiff ridge. Owners use it daily for hemming resale clothing and praise how quickly it turns too-long pants into a clean fit.

Two real limitations stand out. It loses stickiness in very cold temperatures, so a winter window or cold room can weaken the bond. And the maker warns against using it on valuable or fragile fabrics, where the permanent grip could cause damage.

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A 100-piece mix of strips and dots engineered for wedding-day confidence and sweaty dance floors.

This combo gives you strips for broad coverage and dots for precise spot-fixes, all in a sweat-resistant formula that buyers rely on for wedding wear. One bride reports her top stayed stuck to her dress and body all night “even after sweating so much.” With 100 pieces, you can stock your purses, gym bags, and glove boxes without rationing.

Owners also praise how cleanly it removes, with no residue and no fabric damage, and it holds up even on oily skin — one Halloween user found it perfect for keeping a costume mustache in place. It works for dresses, bra straps, no-show socks, button gaps, and quick hems.

The one frustration is that it is single-use: once you stick a piece and peel it off, you cannot reposition or reuse it. Apply carefully the first time, because there are no second chances with that strip.

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The narrow 1/8-inch roll that holds zippers and slippery seams in place while you sew.

This is a basting tape, built to hold sewing projects together during stitching rather than to create a permanent hem. The skinny 1/8-inch width disappears entirely once sewn over, making it ideal for zipper placement where pins and clips just get in the way.

Customers note it is excellent for bag making and slippery layers, and it adheres well to most leather and fabrics. On a 20-mil vinyl project, the hem held without any sewn seam, and it kept its grip outdoors at 32°F — a sign the adhesive tolerates cold far better than the YINTTIAN tape above.

The recurring complaint is packaging: the roll can arrive stuck to its cellophane wrapper, wasting some tape on arrival. The second side of the liner can also be finicky to remove, though ironing the tape in place first makes it easier.

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The iron-on stay tape that stops fraying edges cold and makes top-stitching easy.

This clear fusible tape is a sewing-room staple, delivered on a generous 25-yard roll that owners describe as genuinely useful for stabilizing hems in knits. It is so light and flexible that it becomes unnoticeable under fabric, which is why it saves silk and other fray-prone materials from unraveling.

The double-sided design is a genuine time-saver: because both sides are sticky, you never worry about adhesive transferring to your iron. One owner used it to hem a pair of shorts and found it made top-stitching far easier, while another ironed it onto silk seam edges right after cutting to stop fraying.

The main limitation is that it is not water resistant, so it is best kept for garments that will not face heavy moisture. It also requires an iron to activate the fusible bond, so it will not help in a no-heat emergency.

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The repositionable tape a 7-year-old can master, built for temporary fixes and costume chaos.

This is the tape designed to come off, holding fabric securely while allowing clean, easy removal with no residue and no fabric damage. The two rolls of 3/4 inch x 15 feet give you 30 feet total, and the formula is gentle enough for skin and fabric alike — ideal for quick alterations and wearable costumes.

Owners consistently praise how easy it is for kids and non-crafters to use, with one parent describing a 7-year-old successfully building his own lion costume. Another used it to hem hiking pants before a glacier hike, and the tape held the entire trek while looking perfectly hemmed.

The trade-off is built into the name: it is a temporary bond, not a permanent one. For long-term hems you will want a permanent tape like the iCraft above, but for a night out or a school project this is the friendliest option on the list. Note that the liner is beige and perforated into two-inch segments, which some owners found confusing at first.