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    Ozzy McKinney
    Spectator

    @porcupinephobia

    Locale: PNW

    I've found many posts in this forum on glue/bonding instead of sewing, but was wondering if anyone but me uses glue instead of pins? I just stitched the ridgeline on my silnylon tarptent, using little dots of general purpose fabric glue instead of pinning, and it worked fantastic. Used the same technique with my m90 windshirt. It really makes these slippery fabrics nice to work with. Anyone have experience with this? (I'm particularly concerned with the bad ones!)

    It's worked well so far!

    #1851533
    John West
    Spectator

    @skyzo

    Locale: Borah Gear

    Only thing I would be worried about is the glue gumming up the needle. I used to tape my seams before sewing, but found it gummed it up too quick. I now just pin them perpendicular to the line I am sewing, and I can sew right over the top of them.

    #1851575
    David Scheidt
    Member

    @dscheidt

    Glue is pretty commonly used by quilters, who have very exacting standards about where pieces need to be. There's no need for special fabric glue, regular washable glue works just fine, since the glue isn't structural, it's just for assembly. On the rare occasions that I need to do this, I use a glue stick. The last one I had was neat: it went on purple, and then dried clear, which makes it easier to see where you put the glue.

    I wouldn't use glue on anything that isn't washable (or at least spot treatable.), though.

    #1851626
    Colin Krusor
    BPL Member

    @ckrusor

    Locale: Northwest US

    My sewing skills are poor, and I have trouble with light and slippery fabrics, and I have found water soluble glues and wash-away tape very helpful. A company called Dritz makes a water soluble tape (that is a bit expensive) that seems to wash away more readily than glues I've used and you don't have to wait for it to dry when you apply it. You can sew immediately and it doesn't gum up the needle.

    #1851662
    Bill Fornshell
    BPL Member

    @bfornshell

    Locale: Southern Texas

    I started using cloths pins several years ago. They are faster to attach and remove then pins and for layers of shell material and insulation much easier.

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    #1851668
    Ozzy McKinney
    Spectator

    @porcupinephobia

    Locale: PNW

    That is an excellent idea, I'll utilize that when I start my apex quilt. Thanks!

    #1851676
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    Bill, it is good to see that you are still around.

    (Bill is one of the senior statesmen of MYOG)

    –B.G.–

    #1851756
    Sam Farrington
    BPL Member

    @scfhome

    Locale: Chocorua NH, USA

    Ozzy,
    Wondering what kind of glue you are using that quickly bonds the silnylon enough for sewing. I use sil glues for reinforcement patches, but they need at least 24 hours at around room temp to cure. No other glues I've seen bond silnylon. Ditto, tapes.

    #1851767
    Ozzy McKinney
    Spectator

    @porcupinephobia

    Locale: PNW

    I'm using Beacon Adhesives Fabri-Tac

    http://www.amazon.com/Beacon-Fabri-Tac-Permanent-Adhesive-4-Ounce/dp/B00178MNFO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331428825&sr=8-1

    Why? because when I went to joannes, it was the cheapest and it said "fast grab and quick dry" on it. However, after a few projects (inlcuding a sil tarptent) i am only about 1/10 through a 2oz bottle.

    To clarify, I use this stuff just for sticking seams together before stitching, not for bonding a no-sew seam. It dries in seconds, and I haven't had any issues with gumming up needles. I use very small amounts.

    Edit- atrocious grammar now slightly less atrocious.

    #1851914
    Terry Trimble
    Member

    @socal-nomad

    Locale: North San Diego county

    Some commercial backpack companies use glue spots but I prefer long straight pins.
    Glad to see you around Bill the Skunkworks of Cuben fabric used in ultra light weight backpacking, Before it became popular.
    Terry

    #1851928
    Bill Fornshell
    BPL Member

    @bfornshell

    Locale: Southern Texas

    Hi Bob and Terry,

    Thanks for the comments.

    I got my first Cuben Fiber in 2003 and never looked back.

    Before the cloths pins I also used long straight pins.

    #1851995
    Ozzy McKinney
    Spectator

    @porcupinephobia

    Locale: PNW

    Bill, your site is the first MYOG type blog I found, and ultimately how I found BPL. Great stuff.

    #1852001
    Daniel Sandström
    Spectator

    @sandstrom-dj

    I used double sided adhesive tape from Extremtixtil.de last time I made a backpack. I highly recommend it on trickier seams. Straight seams are best done by hand when you get some experience as it's faster and you can adjust on the move. Just watch out for the usual errors, such as sewing a double layer (when some fabric not ment to be sewn, sneaks under the feeder).

    Previous thread about flat felled seams

    #1852003
    Jerry Adams
    BPL Member

    @retiredjerry

    Locale: Oregon and Washington

    "Just watch out for the usual errors, such as sewing a double layer (when some fabric not ment to be sewn, sneaks under the feeder)."

    I hate it when that happens

    For some odd reason, I always get a good laugh right when I discover it, then a word that the profanity filter wouldn't allow : )

    #1852048
    peter vacco
    Member

    @fluffinreach-com

    Locale: no. california

    Bill's clothespins ROCk !

    people have been using rubber cement for decades to hold slippery things together while sewing. sometime it gums up (a little bit) the machine, sometimes not.

    Go Bill !

    #1852684
    Vick Hines
    Member

    @vickrhines

    Locale: Central Texas

    A thin silicone sealant such as Permatex flowable windshield sealant applied sparingly makes an effective glue on silnylon and you can sew through it in 10 minutes or so. With careful procedure it works on stuff sacks without sewing. And it's great for holding long seams in place for stitching.

    Bill F. I second or third the plaudits. Keep on truckin'.

    #1852739
    Sam Farrington
    BPL Member

    @scfhome

    Locale: Chocorua NH, USA

    Ozzy,
    Sounds like a real find.
    Will try some.
    Thanks.

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