can i use this to repair a split in silk slacks...ie, put the edges together &amp; then close them by ironing this on them?
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No juliette, this product is actually a web of glue that is activated by heat. You might try an interfacing to mend your slacks. You could use Pellon 906F sheer weight interfacing or Pellon 911FF featherweight interfacing using the method you described to make the repair. Both 906f and 911ff are available in white. 911ff is also made in black but harder to find. JoAnn fabrics does carry it in their larger stores. Hope this helps.
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I have cut the material and gave some thought to fraying before making the cut also. I had an old iron that I had warmed(not hot or you'll melt the fabric) standing by. After making the cut, I ran the warm iron over the cut line to soften the cut area and fuse any frayed ends together. You can also create a hem at your cutline-folding the cutline and frayed ends under. I used a hot glue gun(low setting not high) to bond the hem closed. Heat is your friend-just don't get carried away or you'll melt things rather than soften and join. If you are going to have some extra, just cut off a small piece and experiment. I have cut the material and gave some thought to fraying before making the cut also. I had an old iron that I had warmed(not hot or you'll melt the fabric) standing by. After making the cut, I ran the warm iron over the cut line to soften the cut area and fuse any frayed ends together. You can also create a hem at your cutline-folding the cutline and frayed ends under. I used a hot glue gun(low setting not high) to bond the hem closed. Heat is your friend-just don't get carried away or you'll melt things rather than soften and join. If you are going to have some extra, just cut off a small... » Read More I have cut the material and gave some thought to fraying before making the cut also. I had an old iron that I had warmed(not hot or you'll melt the fabric) standing by. After making the cut, I ran the warm iron over the cut line to soften the cut area and fuse any frayed ends together. You can also create a hem at your cutline-folding the cutline and frayed ends under. I used a hot glue gun(low setting not high) to bond the hem closed. Heat is your friend-just don't get carried away or you'll melt things rather than soften and join. If you are going to have some extra, just cut off a small piece and experiment. « Show Less
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You might be able to do a little with leather sneakers buy i do not think it would work on cloth.
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Yes you can do that, I used this to remake my sofa and cut it in pieces also , no problem , scissors are not good idea , use something that cut vinyl or carpet , my sofa looks like new again , very nice , it become more firm under the fabric but still soft when you sit on that , highly recommended , the edges will get nice and round after you cover them with fabric
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You can but it probably won't hold very well. A hot glue gun works well for fabrics.
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I've never done that. I'm sure it would work fine but you wouldn't have the edges sealed without doing them each individually. I think it would last for quite awhile and then start coming apart along the edges.
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in my opinion, no! i used it on a pair of lightweight dress pants and 1x in the wash, they came completely apart!! i know i did it right. i have used hem tape many times before. do yourself a favor. opt for the heavy duty stuff. this is a joke.
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This product may work....not sure. I used color remover RIT due to a burgundy fabric bleed and it worked great. It is a stain removal issue...not actually a color problem. Also I did use a stovetop hot water method which made a difference for my problem. It may be a question for a reputable dry cleaner to see what they can do. Or google....possibly white vinegar or some other natural method may work because of silk being natural fiber. Depends on the quality of fabric and how long the stain has been there.
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I have never done it like that but I would think it's alittle thin to do that. I would prefer to use a case iron one instead
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I used it on some silk shirts with no trouble, so I would think you'd be okay to use it. You might want to do a test patch by applying it lightly in a small area and give it a day to see if anything happens. I really think it will work great though.
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Some "spitting" on garments, but I have not tried it on silk or delicates as listed below. I find it useful for daily maintenance for work clothes, refreshing already worn clothes, and most everyday items. Keep in mind it has no temperature control as does an iron, and it IS a steamer! I rarely use the steam function on silk or other delicate items, and if I do, even an iron has the possibility of spitting.
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Hi Doug, I'm pretty certain it won't hurt the fiberglass in any way. The problem will be to have the stains exposed to a solution of super ironout for a long enough period of time for it to work completely. I principally use it to clean iron stains off of mineral specimens. I soak the specimens in a warm super ironout solution from 2 hours to overnight, depending. Good luck, Steve C.
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I just received mine, and though that's not what I bought this set for, I tested with the iron and it definitely took it off my ironing board fabric. It is true, though, that the manufacturer doesn't suggest using them for fabric. I do all the time but it isn't intended for that so there are some fabrics that it won't come off of.
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Yes, that is definitely the most common method. Remember, this material is unsupported so it needs to be stretched tight in all directions for best results. For a different look or more portability you can also check out the version of this that has finished edges. Thanks!
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Yes! I used it to make no sew curtains and it bonded great. Just make sure to use wet towel and hold it for 10 secs. I used on cotton too..very pleased
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Yes, I believe you can. You will need to wrap it very tightly with at least 50% overlap and no wrinkles. But why not buy a set of male/female couplings and place them in the damaged area. For $2 you will get a foolproof repair. You will not have to wonder if the repair will leak.
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No experience with tearing because I haven't had that problem. However, I am a seamstress, and I'm wondering if there isn't a type of fabric glue that would seal the edges and prevent further fraying. Check with a craft store such as Joann Fabrics or Michaels. Perhaps there are vinyl patches you could apply also.