Best sewing fusible & hem tape according to redditors

this is correct. use a piece of cloth on both sides to reinforce the seam.

https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Repair-Gore-tex-Drysuit-Fabric/dp/B07B6QGNY3

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https://www.hobbylobby.com/Fabric-Sewing/Sewing-Quilting-Notions/Iron-Ons-Patches/Black-Pressure-Sensitive-Nylon-Patches---8-x-8/p/109092

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I have used both of these before To do exactly what you are talking about to renforce the fabric so I can fix a zipper that's pulling away.

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my roof top back needs some repair. I am going to buy this stuff. Seems really neat all sorts of uses

https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-Sealing-Gore-tex-Wetsuit-Drysuit/dp/B0716HJ2L6/ref=pd_day0_hl_468_2/142-4096964-2395737?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0716HJ2L6&pd_rd_r=624a67c1-6718-11e9-8c99-472c1499fd9d&pd_rd_w=uWoNZ&pd_rd_wg=O5tfN&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=VAP49VQY3XGRSPVYRDBT&refRID=VAP49VQY3XGRSPVYRDBT

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waterproof gafers tape sort of stuff. I bet this will take a needle and thread easily.

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This stuff is what my grandma used to fix my gear as a kid.. it made stuff better than new. Its called Hem tape

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VVJXQS4/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B06VVJXQS4&pd_rd_w=iqDfy&pf_rd_p=46cdcfa7-b302-4268-b799-8f7d8cb5008b&pd_rd_wg=fHjcG&pf_rd_r=2C9K0YMNDH5FSQXQ2GRS&pd_rd_r=ae1a5d4b-6718-11e9-9f49-5707d913d0fd

i'm giving out this

>since I'm short all of them were too long.

it doesnt take much to hem them. you can even get iron-fused tape and just go at it with an iron. its not a permanent fix, but at least you can wear it and decide if you want to properly get it hemmed, or donate it.

>more suited for a girl in her early 20s instead of her late 20s.

Do you like it? then its suited for you. imho. .

Everything does seem to be mini or midi lately. Two suggestions 1) check out eShakti you can customize that skirt lengths and it is soooooooo worth it. 2) buy a simple circle skirt in a color and style you like, something like this and then use iron on hemming tape to adjust it to the right length for you.

You could always hem them up? Even if you can't sew, hem tape is pretty easy to work with. Then you can have different length dresses for flats or heels.

When I was younger, my mom would use something like this to secure "hems."

You can get hemming tape that doesn't require sewing - you just place it between the fabric and iron it, which melts the adhesive. Like this It's really nice if you don't/can't sew and just need to make a straight edge

It’s a nylon mesh sewn, and it’s usually sewn into the hem of a lightweight fabric like this.


Here’s an amazon link. It would change the look a little bit, so I’m not sure it’s exactly what you’re looking for.

Another idea is to get floral wire, poke it through and outline each spike, which would be the less noticeable way to get some shape.

Thanks! One thing I forgot to mention in my rant about this build is the real MVP: 1/4in sewing tape

I guessed pins weren't going to cut in with layers and layers of Cordura, so bought the tape and ended up using almost two full rolls of the stuff, basically wherever you see a row of stitches, there's probably at least one layer of sewing tape holding things in place, it worked out great so can recommend this stuff over trying to pin/paper-clip things in place, especially for this type of project.

Yeah you can find it just about anywhere that has a craft section. So you can either use the liquid stuff or non liquid stuff. I've used both. They both work fine. The liquid stuff I think is messier to work with but I like how I can do any lines I want. With the tape it involves a lot of cutting but it's less messy. Just a personal preference.

Precisely! It holds two surfaces of fabric together and you sew through the tape. It has never gummed up my needle, but perhaps multiple layers of tape would? But you only really need one layer :)

And I've tested it in the sink, it really does dissolve in water quite quickly. Highly highly recommend. Not just for zippers but for whenever pins or clips would be intrusive.

Here is the Dritz brand Wonder Tape.

Here is a generic brand that I found to be just as good and significantly cheaper. Maybe the cheap stuff is a little bulkier, but hardly

This stuff makes a mess under the iron, so it's not good to use on any seams you need to press open. I basically use it only for zippers because when heated it makes a mess.

Just look for iron-on adhesive, like this

Put it between the backpack and the patch, then iron. It'll stick the two together.

Look for something like this. It irons on and should hold pretty well. I recently had to repair a jacket of mine with this and worked great. Depending on the hole/damage, you could put the patch on the inside, outside or both. Just make sure you find some wire enough, and I bet you could find some fairly cheap there.

Thanks, I found some felt my mother had from another project, and I think I agree that this is the ideal stuff. I had imagined felt to be more cottony and easily frayed, but it seems really stable.

Have you ever used this iron on hemming tape? http://www.amazon.com/IRON-ON-HEMMING-TAPE/dp/B005O9WU9Q
Seems like I might save myself a ton of time if that works reasonably well for this project.

What kind of altering? If it's just hemming, maybe you could use this stuff to get by in the meantime? http://www.amazon.com/IKEA-IRON-ON-HEMMING-TAPE/dp/B005O9WU9Q

You could try some of that Iron on hemming material to close the hole up.

You can buy iron-on hemming tape for situations like this, by the way. Just stick it on the tag and iron it down. It takes a little longer than cutting the tag off, but it helps you avoid sharp-edged tags and lets you continue to read the washing recommendations.

You don't have to unpick your hems. Make sure you cut the fabric straight and fold over the edges. Then use a good quality fabric adhesive like this, https://www.amazon.com/Warm-Company-Steam---Seam-Fusible/dp/B0016826VG/ref=sr_1_5?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1467835408&sr=1-5&keywords=steam+a+seam. This is 1/4 inch wide, which is just right. Don't use the cheap webbing type stuff. Make sure your iron is good and hot and dry (no steam) and follow the directions. I would use a press cloth which is a very lightweight piece of fabric that you place between the iron and the fabric to be ironed. Turn your jeans inside out and press the pant leg flat. Following the directions on the steam a seam, start at the hem and carefully iron the fabric on nice and flat.

If you're truly not a sew-er, you could also use iron on glue binding.

I'll find the link and brb.

http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Hemming-Tape-Inch-20yds/dp/B000GBTA6I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1368458877&sr=8-4&keywords=hem+glue