Rated 1 out of
5
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Lorraine L. from
THIS PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE
I've happily used this product for years, both professionally and personally -- I'm a Master Designer with more than fifty years' experience in designing and creating wedding gowns, eveningwear, dance/performance costumes, home dec projects, crafts, and fashion clothing. "Wonder Tape" has been a time-saving favorite for every type of project.
Unfortunately, the last thirteen rolls I purchased had to be returned...the tape no longer works properly (the paper won't release the adhesive onto the fabric). A quick check on the internet shows many other users have been having the same problem with their rolls of "Wonder Tape."
Please, Dritz, fix this problem!
Date published: 2023-02-15
Rated 1 out of
5
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Dott from
Don't use for zippers unless you like to rip seams!
After watching You Tube videos on using basting tape to anchor a zipper for sewing, I thought I'd give it a try. It would have been great if the adhesive had worked, but it just didn't stick. Now I have to rip out the failed sewing and go back to hand basting. Wasted money and wasted trip to buy it.
Date published: 2022-10-07
Rated 1 out of
5
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Jules from
It’s a NO for me
This product is called wash away when it should be called lifts away. I normally use double-sided basting tape I purchase elsewhere but I ran out in the middle of a project. I drove over to my local Joann store and picked up the Dritz Washaway tape thinking it would work and perform similarly. It doesn’t. It lifts off the fabric fairly easily. And trying to get the paper backing to separate from the tape itself is nearly impossible. I purchased two rolls which to me were expensive for 10 yards each. I’ll be returning them.
Date published: 2022-09-01
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jennie from
more helpful than using pins for brass zippers
Didn't gum up needle. I only used small bits and pieces to keep brass teeth zippers in place for sewing. When I tried using pins, the zippers kept becoming wavy and uneven. As a beginner, I couldn't keep the zippers straight with pins and these wonder tapes helped a great deal. I saw a lady who has an advanced sewing video channel use it in a few of her projects, she made everything looked easy and I tried to go without the tape but ended up using the tape in the end. I didn't even know something like this existed! I wanted something even thinner because the area I was sewing was very thin but this was the thinnest wonder tape I could find and now I have a totebag with a zipper pocket!
Date published: 2021-06-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Good quilter's tool
Long time user. Wonderful substitute for pinning when binding baby quilts or small sections of large quilts if you are doing quilt-as-you-go. Temporarily holds while sewing. Will eventually wash away.
Date published: 2020-06-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Carolyn from
Because sometimes, pinning just doesn’t work well
Align your zippers and paste small appliqué before stitching without the permanence and rough itchiness of steam-a-seam. Definitely store in a zip lock bag; this stuff has a finite shelf life, and moisture kills. I’ve made it last two years after opening. When it gets old and yellow, it will still stick, but my needle gets sticky going through it, and it’s doesn’t wash out completely.
Date published: 2020-06-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Linda from
Love this Product
absolutely love this product. made it easy to fold and sew without a problem
Date published: 2020-06-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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Nancy from
Great product
Perfect to help hold my fabric in place while I stitched.
Date published: 2020-05-29
Rated 1 out of
5
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Barbara from
Wonder tape is perfect solution
Wonder tape helps you finish crisp edges on your applique.
Date published: 2020-04-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Asiya from
Awesome!
I am a beginner in sewing. I bought this bonding tape for holding the material before I sew. I can't believe how easy sewing became after using it. If you're beginners and need help to sew straight lines, this product will make your learning experience so much more easier.
Date published: 2020-01-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
So What from
Wonder Tape It
Product is really great! I've tried other tapes twice as expensive, but I saw this on You Tube and love it. Helped produce the V neck on a stretchy knit, but still the process of making a V neck needs practice.
Date published: 2020-01-07
Rated 3 out of
5
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Speak2dafreak916 from
No good on silky material
This did not work very well on silk. Material must be too slippery for the tape to stick.
Date published: 2020-01-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Karla from
Makes sewing stretchy fabrics a breeze
Sewing stretchy fabric with a regular sewing machine is a pain, but Wondertape makes it super easy! I've made a dress, a t-shirt and many pillow cases using this stuff and it truly is a wonder!
Date published: 2019-12-03
Rated 3 out of
5
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Shande from
"Wonder" tape
This product is perfect when you get a good package. Since it is now manufactured in China instead of SC (USA) the quality is a throw of the dice. It sometimes holds, sometimes does not. Also has a strong odor sometimes. I have also had a stickiness on my machine sewing table and on my hands, only removable with rubbing alcohol.
Date published: 2019-10-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Rswe from
Wonderful
Works well for narrow hems with slippery fabric. Great product
Date published: 2019-01-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Danielle from
Fantastic for narrow hemming
I use this to help create perfect narrow hems on clothing. Creates a straight line and stabilizes for stiching. I love it, increases the professional look of clothes by 100!
Date published: 2019-01-14
Rated 3 out of
5
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Gabby from
Many uses
I have bought this product many times as I use it to insert zippers hold seams, tack many things while I am sewing. Sometimes I will get a roll that doesn't stick well or that doesn't come of the roll properly, which means loss of product to use. I am using to make my product for retail sale and that takes away from the profit margin.
Date published: 2019-01-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
AliciasBusyBabyBasics from
Great for Sewing Beginners!
I have used this product on everything I have made so far and I love it! It is an awesome product for beginners on the sewing machine who, like me, have a hard time keeping fabrics lined up and in the right spots and, wheni wash my finished product, it does completely wash away!
Date published: 2018-10-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dave from
Just the right stick
I am making kites and the last seam is tricky, but this made it doable. I used double sided tape before but it was too sticky and gummed up the fabric and made assembling the kite difficult. This works just right. I recommend it.
Date published: 2018-08-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Lily S from
easy to use
Bought the tape for a modal fabric. It is easy to use and can be washed away by water.
Date published: 2018-07-31
Rated 2 out of
5
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Beginner coverstitcher from
Didn’t stick very well
Others reviews were positive so I tried some of this tape to hold together some knit fabric for sewing. Unfortunately, it didn’t stick well to the knit at all. I was unable to use it to help with the sewing of seams.
Date published: 2018-05-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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lmc6584 from
So helpful
I make handbags and do a lot of zipper pockets inserted into bag linings. This stuff is invaluable for getting the zippers to stay put while sewing around them. I also love that it doesnt gum up my needle if I do happen to see through it.
Date published: 2018-05-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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Christianne from
Amazing!
This stuff is so great for holding hems before sewing, especially on knits! Highly recommended!
Date published: 2018-05-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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Margie from
Works great!
I was very pleased with this purchase. Wish o had heard about it a long time ago. I used it to sew zippers and it keeps them straight and in place with the ease of sewing.
Date published: 2018-05-05
Rated 2 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Great tool, but it doesn't wash away!
This tape is great for laying down zippers in particular--they line up so well. However, it does not wash away with the first cleaning, as advertised! I used it to hold down the hem on a jersey top so that I could sew smoothly over it. The results were great, but when I washed the shirt the tape was still there, only hard and lumpy (and no, I didn't put the shirt in the dryer). Very disappointed!
Date published: 2018-02-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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ManSewing from
Handy for Bias Tape!
I was trying to apply 1/4" bias tape as a binding for a scout neckerchief, and my pins kept coming loose. Once I used this stuff, I was able to sew the bias tape down in nothing flat!
Date published: 2018-02-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sam W from
Great when working with stripes
We ordered online and my son picked it up for me. Easy process. Here is what I am using it for.
Date published: 2017-07-13
Rated 2 out of
5
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Sandra from
sticks well
You must cut this or it stretches. I had a problem removing the paper portion so this might not be a good tape for me.
Date published: 2017-07-10
Rated 1 out of
5
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sushiliz from
didn't work
I don't know why, but when I tried using this to put on a hem of some slippery jersey fabric, it wouldn't stick. Anyone know why? And yes, I did peel back the paper.
Date published: 2016-12-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Demetra from
My best friend!!!
Before I discovered this product, I absolutely hated to install zippers. Once I discovered and used this product, I have yet to put it down. I use it for waistbands, hems and installing zippers. As a matter of fact, every time I go to JoAnn I pick one up. This is an amazing product!!!!!
Date published: 2016-08-24