Can I use this glue to attach fabric zipper facing to a leather vest. The fabric ripped away from the stiching for about 3 inches on the front of a vest. I cannot sew it back on without removing the entire zipper. Will the glue repair this? Can I use this glue to attach fabric zipper facing to a leather vest. The fabric ripped away from the stiching for about 3 inches on the front of a vest. I cannot sew it back on without removing... » Read More Can I use this glue to attach fabric zipper facing to a leather vest. The fabric ripped away from the stiching for about 3 inches on the front of a vest. I cannot sew it back on without removing the entire zipper. Will the glue repair this? « Show Less
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Hi,I tried using this glue to glue leather pieces together on a jacket. It is not waterproof at all. The my jacket got moist from just a slight sprinkle and fog and the glue became soft. I ended up using shoe goo and it has held pretty good.
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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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I have never tried it, and although the bond may hold together but I think the fabric will probably become stiff. I will do a test for you right now with two pieces of cotton fabric..I will get back to you asap..Ok I'm back & Nope..Sugano-Hollywood was right..this DEF won't work on fabrics. It doesn't hold at all & just seeps into the fabric making a sticky mess!
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In my experience, rubber cement works well on leather (over the years I have used it to make many lasting repairs). Coat both sides of the leather to be joined, let it dry, then carefully position and press the pieces together. Obviously this won't work in every situation, but it is worth a try. (FYI, when making laced leather products like wallets, the lacing is lengthened by cutting a 1/8" 45 degree slice off the top side of one piece and off the bottom side of the other (to keep the shiny top-side continuous) and then rubber-cementing them together in the manner described above.)
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J. Joensuu,This stuff is very strong. I have only used it on ceramic tile, stone, or concrete.I think it is too strong for for leather or fabric. I would google "removing mold from leather" for something milder. Sorry
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Hello! I covered a rip on the top of the middle couch cushion on a leather and vinyl couch I have. The tape has been in place for about 2 months, without lifting, cracking, or otherwise breaking down. It really STICKS! The only problem I have, is that the surface texture of the couch is dull/satiny, and the tape is very shiny, which is just my "eye for perfection," flaring up! :) If someone is using it to patch a rip, it is a workhorse. I bought clear, because I did not find any of their tape in the reddish brown color of my couch. In a vehicle, one would consider changes in weather and temperatures. Although, I have used black Gorilla Tape in my barn, to cover sharp edges of a wire partition. It's been in there for about a year, through minus degree weather, and very hot weather, and still holding strong, with very little or no fraying, even though my gelding rubs his body against it regularly, as it is at a level to his shoulders and lower hips.
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Any type of Velcro material with adhesive will not stand up to any kind of stress for long. If the fabric glue you plan to use is reliable, you would still need to use some kind of agent to remove the glue from the Velcro before applying it. The strength of the bond between fabric glue applied to the glue on the Velcro strip would only be as strong as that of the Velcro glue to the Velcro, which is not durable. Sorry. You are better off getting non-adhesive Velcro. Using an awl stitcher to sew on Velcro to fabric will provide the durability you seek.
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I can't see why not. It held the two sides of a rip in my leather couch that had to be a good 4 inches long. If it can do that, I can't see why it wouldn't hold stitches together. It will penetrate into the stitches, though, so be sure you are okay with it getting on to whatever is inside the stitching.
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Because you are using tearaway stabilizer. Is this a denser design? Tear away is great for hand stitching and light stitching. "Redwork", etc. However, on more detailed and denser designs (especially the compact ones), you end up sewing yourself holes in the stabilizer and it no longer does its job. I had a lot of issues with this until I found out what was going on. I never have that problem with cut away stabilizer, which is better for garments and holds up better in the wash, too. I very rarely use tearaway because of this issue.
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No problem here. I used Adhesive Technologies 220-11ZIP24 Multi Temp Full Size Glue, 10-Inch, 24-Pack glue sticks. Just put one it, let it heat up on the high setting for several minutes, then it melted and extruded the glue just fine. I did find warming it up on high, then turning down to low worked better when using it on the low setting
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Due to an accidental test, I can say the adhesive on the back of the Velrco will stick to polyester fabric, but not permanently. It is not a strong bond. If you or the fabric/garment maker has used softeners or other addiditives on the fabric, that may effect the result. It is probably not a good application unless you do not need much adhesion. It is probably best to do one of the following: 1. Sew or clamp (studs, staples, etc..) the Velcro backing to the fabric 2. Put fabric glue on the fabric and let it cool or dry to create a better surface before sticking the Velcro on (I have not tried this) 3. Maybe using a heat gun or hot hair dryer after placing the adhesive backed velcro on the fabric might allow the Velcro adhesive to better permeate the fabric (I have not tried this either) This industrial Velcro is less flexible than normal Velro, so keep this design parameter in mind.
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I would not recommend using that on porous materials like cloth. It can get through and get really messy. Not to mention the horrible smell that you have to deal with. Try fabric glue instead =)
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This glue is an excellent bonding agent, and it will bond cotton cord to metal, leather, and plastic. I have used it for about a year now in making kumihimo items and leather items with metal endcaps and it has held up very well. It dries extremely quickly and has no odor when dry ( usually about a minute), which is a plus. I have not washed anything glued with it, but I think if it just gets wet and is not soaked or washed, it will be fine. Also, a little bit goes a long way. I have used it to glue stones to a cabochon setting and that was also successful. This is my favorite go-to glue for jewelry-making. Hope this helps!
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A tear away stabilizer does not stick. You hoop it with your fabric or you can pin your fabric to it.
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I didn't try it on patent leather, but I gave this product a 1 star. There are no instructions, it had to be taken apart with a screw driver with each use and put back together. One has already physically broken and I'm not sure the other one is actually capable of opening up enough to stretch a shoe anymore. I did manage to stretch one pair of shoes, but unfortunately I had 3 more pairs that needed it.
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used this kit to repair some small tears in my leather sectional. It worked great, made a very strong repair. I used a popcicle stick to spread the adhesive on the underside of the tear, all the way around the edges. then added the backer cloth that was supplied in the kit, and then added more adhesive to the edges of the tear. Let is dry for 12 hrs then used the color sets to blend the repair. The adhesive seems very strong, yet flexible, I'm sure it will hold to surface and deep tears. My repair has held for a couple of months on the seat part of the sofa, and gets pretty regular daily use. used this kit to repair some small tears in my leather sectional. It worked great, made a very strong repair. I used a popcicle stick to spread the adhesive on the underside of the tear, all the way around the edges. then added the backer cloth that was supplied in the kit, and then added more adhesive to the edges of the tear. Let is dry for 12 hrs then used the color sets to blend the repair. The adhesive seems very strong, yet flexible, I'm sure it will hold to surface and deep tears. My repair has held for a couple of months on the seat part of the sofa, and gets pretty regular daily use.
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I'm going to say that you can shorten curtains with said adhesive. I used it to glue a confederate flag patch on my fishing vest, and it worked great. I used a little, and it still peeled. Then I used a lot to cover the patch and it has been secured well for this fishing season. I don't wash the vest, so I can't tell about how it stands up in the washing machine and dryer. But I believe this adhesive, without skimping, will work great for shortening curtains.
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I applied it to a rope-like fiber binding around the edge of my leather chair and the result was excellent. However, if you are trying to apply it and have an even line where you stop, I think it will bleed and the line will be very jagged.