Quote Originally Posted by Brasilikilt View Post
Ahhh....thanks for the pic, and the description. I will look for anything like this among my supplies.
Is the tape similar in weight and feel to standard denim perhaps?
Even with thicker weight cloth tape, it seems like it might fray, or wear through.
I was thinking about possibly using a thinner leather, although I have no idea if there is any historical precedence for this.

thanks again......I will be needing to start the arduous task of stitching in the loops on my 4.5 yarder soon :-)
Brasilikilt,
Yes, twill tape can be similar to the various weights of denum, and even heavier. But, unlike denum and other woven fabrics, the herringbone weave of twill tape helps reduce the cut ends fraying all the way back to a stitch line if you choose not to hem the ends.

Plus, twill tape is rather strong for it's weight.

Looking at the picture, I get the impression that they used lighter weight twill tape than I use in my auto upholstery work.

What surprises me is that I was not aware the use of twill tape was that early.

Paul.