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Notions stock-up--what glues are essential?
gramma b Advanced USA Member since 7/25/08 Posts: 2267	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/9/13 9:22 AM Types you use that can be sewn thru? I had some of the narrowest Heat N' Bond that drove me crazy, paper unrolling and web sticking to itself--maybe it was old? Sometimes a glue is easier than dealing with a tape, as in knit hems where it doesn't stick well.
nancy2001   Advanced AL USA Member since 12/3/05 Posts: 6111	Login to reply to this post In reply to gramma b << Like this post Date: 2/9/13 9:38 AM I never use glues, but I do use tapes -- for everything I sew. My favorite tapes include Steam-A-Seam and Steam-A Seam Lite, both for knits (Joann's); Dritz 1/8" two sided tape (Cleaner's Supply/Wawak websites); and 1/4" Leather Tape (Cleaner's Supply/Wawak). You technically aren't supposed to sew through the Dritz 1/8" tape (or the extra strong Leather Tape). But the Dritz tape is so narrow at 1/8" that it's not a problem. Also I do sew through my tapes sometimes, and if the needle gets a little gummy, I simply clean it with a small alchohol wipe. It takes ten seconds, and I don't even have to remove the needle from the machine. ------ The essence of life is statistical improbability on a colossal scale. Richard Dawkins
Karla Kizer   Advanced FL USA Member since 4/8/02 Posts: 6981	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/9/13 9:48 AM Steam-a-Seam and ordinary glue stick from the paper aisle at the grocery store. ------ “Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and it annoys the pig.” -Robert Heinlein and Ann's father. Thanks for the reminder, Ann. Where are we going, and what am I doing in this handbasket? Matthew 25:40 (New International Version) The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
lgrande   Advanced Beginner MT USA Member since 1/18/12 Posts: 1034	Login to reply to this post In reply to gramma b << Like this post Date: 2/9/13 10:02 AM gramma, My new favorite is Lapel Stick. ------ Linda Bernina 830LE Bernina B530 Janome 6600P Pfaff 1209 Babylock Evolution Janome 644D
MartiP   Intermediate MI USA Member since 9/5/12 Posts: 139	Login to reply to this post In reply to lgrande << Like this post Date: 2/9/13 11:26 AM Maybe you can tell me; I have asked this question of multiple suppliers and never received a real answer. Since Lapel Stick is so much more costly, how is it any different from ordinary glue sticks? Thanks! ------ MartiP
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4982	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/9/13 12:29 PM I have three go to glues: Aleene's Tacky Glue Sticks, Fabric Tac and Roxanne's Syringe Applicator Basting Glue. Aleene Fabric Tac Roxanne
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 4982	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/9/13 12:32 PM Although I have not had a problem with Steam A Seam. Do a small section at a time, press to hold the tape in place, let it cool a bit and move on. You want the product to cool, or in the case of the glues, dry before sewing.
SheBear0320   Advanced MB CANADA Member since 4/8/08 Posts: 2790	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/9/13 1:59 PM In my studio I always have Lite Steam-a-Seam, Lite Steam-a-Seam 2 (in both 1/4" and 1/2" widths), HeatNBond Lite (the one you can easily sew through), Aleene's Fabric Fusion Glue Pen, Aleene's Tacky Glue Pen, Aleene's Jewel It Glue, Aleene's Patch & Applique Glue, and Aleene's Jewelry Metal Glue. Keep in mind I do a lot of embellish for skating, dance, gymnastics, bodybuilding so need to have a lot of different adhesives around to serve those needs. For personal sewing I find I use the 2 Steam-a-Seams and the Patch & Applique Glue quite frequently. I'm sure once I get more into quilting that I will use more of the HeatNBond for doing applique quilts. ------ Sheila "sewing very slowly to fill an empty closet" 2012/2013 Stash Busting Sew-Along: 27.25 yards sewn (as of 05/15/13) 21.75 yards purchased (as of 05/15/13)
nancy2001   Advanced AL USA Member since 12/3/05 Posts: 6111	Login to reply to this post In reply to MartiP << 3 members like this. Date: 2/9/13 2:31 PM My hunch is Lapel Stick is identical to regular Glue Stick but repackaged for garment sewing and wearing. ------ The essence of life is statistical improbability on a colossal scale. Richard Dawkins
MartiP   Intermediate MI USA Member since 9/5/12 Posts: 139	Login to reply to this post In reply to nancy2001 << Like this post Date: 2/9/13 4:51 PM Thanks, that's just what I was thinking. $4.00-$5.00 per stick is a little pricey. They would have to be much, much better for me to spend that much. I have even used the dollar store ones. I think there were three in a package. But I usually get them at a big box store when school supplies are on sale. ------ MartiP

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