Sewing hi-viz tape...

[Meowy Catkin]

... onto an exercise rug. Do you think that this would work?

I have a really nice navy blue exercise sheet and I don't really want to buy a new one if possible. I can get tape like this quite cheap and I can possibly borrow a sewing machine.

 

[CrazyMare]

I bought rolls of that tape to do the same, just haven't got round to it yet.

As far as I can remember, you need to sew in a little 'gulley' at the side of the tape or you will struggle and possibly break needles.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

On the pink tape, you can see little 'lines', is that the best place to sew then?

 

[Tickles]

Don't see why it shouldn't if you get strong thread and the sewing machine is up to it. The small holes caused by the needle will make the area *slightly* less waterproof but frankly you're unlikely to care.

Other factors:
your time/hassle vs buying a 25GBP or less high-viz sheet
you might want some reflective as well as hi-viziness

Pics of results if you go for it please!