Has anyone used this tape to fix a hem? Wondering if it can go through a wash and still hold.
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I would not think it would. There is a tape that is made for hems. It used to be called Stitch Witchery but not sure what they calle it now. You can get it at most retail stores in the fabric department. You have to iron it on and it bonds one side of the material to the other. When the heat hits it, it basically turns to a glue, and that can be washed several times.
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I doubt if it can be used on Fabrics because it's very runny and gets all over the place and when it dries, it dries a beige colour and is obviously dried glue. There are fabric glues out there that Costumers use to make an instant hem but I don;t know the name of it.
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Hello. My answer is yes with one caveat. I have used this glue to hold badges and patches in place (be sure to get the glue all the way to every edge of the patch). If you don't get the glue all the way to the edges, they will "crinkle" after washing. You only have one try to get the placement perfect (having the glue spread all the way to the edge prevents moving the patch around to achieve the correct placement because the glue will show from where you moved it originally). Also, the dried glue will show through the back of the sash.
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Since U add soap when U use it, Ijust rinse it in water after use and let it air dry. I probably would not put in washer b/c something might snag & unravel the fibers. There's no loose ends hanging out but it has a loose weave.
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When I went though a long extensive automatic car wash, the workers tried to tape the lashes down onto the hood of my car. When my car came out of the car wash, the tape was completely gone and the lashes were still perfectly in place with no problems at all.
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I have used this glue to attach many things. The thing is to watch for is the glue oozig through the fabric. Test it on fabric on scrap leather first. The decision can be made then.
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Hi. I put mine is the washer and then let it air dry and it still remained in tact and did the job. It was the best one that I found. I intend to buy another very soon. Hope this answer your question.
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I would not use this product on its own (ie without stitching into place) if the pieces will be washed. Maybe the non lite version would hold in this wash! I have not used the non lite, however!
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i threw mine in the washer with my clothes in the gentle cycle and hung dry. It still looks the same afterwards.
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yes I do! but you have to make sure you use a denim needle and it should be a new needle---replaced everytime you have a denim job to do. a big part of the reason I bought it was to hem my jeans.... hope this helps!!
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This product will make the hem to stiff and crinkly. I would just sew the hem by machine or if you cannot do that just buy some hem tape at the fabric store.
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My experience is that the Distinctive a narrow Rolled Hem Foot is good for heming, but a bit of a challenge when turning corners where there's usually thickness of the fabric. Will a bit of practice and patience you might get it to work for you.
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That is correct... the tape is designed to only stick to itself. Do a search for tent tape or seam tape, there are a lot of good choices out there.
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Sorry, never tried it for patching clothes. Can't give you an accurate answer. Try calling the company/manufacturer.
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The temp setting on your iron does not make a difference. This product does not adhere fabrics together. It will melt but it will not adhere. I went to fabric store and bought hem bond by Singer and it worked like a charm even at low settings. Don't waste your money or your time.
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I would say yes, the second time I used the tape was for cargo pants that are too long for me. It held up great, just have to watch the seams, I wouldn't put the tape directly on them.
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Hi Diane,This doesn't restore fabric it water proofs it. It may help with your situation, but, I'm not aware of any product that will stop fraying canvas from continuing to fray.Hope this helps,-Matt