KatieJ Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 How on earth do you sew thru velcro? The glue that holds it in place, always sticks to my needle and messes it up..so frustrating! It's just a mess...is there a velcro product that does not have glue on the back??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Yes, you have the wrong stuff. Velcro does make a sew-on product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Ditto. The stuff with the glue is impossible to sew on. Look for the other stuff. It should say on the package that it's for sewing on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 "Touch Tape". I get mine through http://www.verybaby.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 You can sew that stuff, but you have to do it slowly. Ick. Don't do it if you can get out and get non-gummy stuff. Whatcha making anyway? I think I'm going to go hem a tunica... Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigail4476 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Yep--you need to buy the kind with no glue. http://www.amazon.com/Continuous-Velcro-Black-Hook-Loop/dp/B003JO2BFG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 It's much cheaper (and easier to sew obviously) if you buy it by the yard from a big spool in a fabric store. You can sometimes find the "sew on" type in the craft stores though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 You can sew that stuff, but you have to do it slowly. Ick. Don't do it if you can get out and get non-gummy stuff. Whatcha making anyway? I think I'm going to go hem a tunica... Rosie I have so many projects going! So many grandbabies to sew for and I love it. The velcro is needed for a shopping cart cover..it is for ribbons that you could attach toys too. Since we are in the middle of a lake effect snow event, and leaving the house does not sound fun, I am thinking of use some Un Do solvent and trying to get the glue off. I have been sewing for 40 years, but I seriously avoid Velcro! I hate the stuff, but I don't think snaps are the best option for where I need it right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 It's much cheaper (and easier to sew obviously) if you buy it by the yard from a big spool in a fabric store. You can sometimes find the "sew on" type in the craft stores though. I am pretty sure I had some yardage stuff without glue on it, but it went home with a DIL who was making her dog a coat.........hmmm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) Aplix It's softer (won't scratch your sweet grandbaby), easier to sew, and it lasts. I used aplix on cloth diapers...3 dc...lots of uses and washings...it's quality stuff. ETA: added link Edited January 7, 2011 by 3blessingmom added link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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