For many years I kept a stock of "Tiger Tape" It was perfect for both had stitching and machine consistency. Check it out
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tiger+tape&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 . Early in my quilting days it was perfect to learn a good 1/4" and I could move the take down from one place to another as I sewed. A roll last a long time.