binding with twill tape?

[stephmelton]

Has anyone found stays bound with twill tape? I was thinking of binding my toddlers stays with 1/2inch  white cotton twill tape. Would this be appropriate over the self bias? I'm hand applying it so I'm not worried about the slight shaping issues. I cut her stays out of a scrap of sateen and don't have enough to make bias that would look nice.  In this period (1858-1866) would binding stays or corsets have been done in contrasting fabric? Like blue silk satin binding on a cream silk corset? or the white twill binding on a cream toddler's stays? Thank you in advance for letting me pick your knowledge!
Stephanie

[Paula]

Not sure on the answer about twill tape but I just use white cotton muslin on the bias to bind off my girls stays.  Cheap, easy and minimal bulk.

[Stephanie Brennan]

Tape to finish off the edges is accurate, but when choosing a tape, a fine cotton or linen will work to your advantage. Many cotton tapes they sell today are to  bulky and coarse to resemble those found on originals.   Stephanie