Most likely, everyone in their life has encountered a situation when they urgently need to turn up the edges of their trousers, thereby making them shorter, or hem the bottom of a skirt that has turned away because the stitching has unraveled. But not everyone has sewing skills, and not everyone has a sewing machine in their arsenal. Since progress does not stand still, a cobweb for repairing clothes comes to the aid of housewives. How to use such a product, what exactly it is intended for - we will talk about this in this article.

What is a cobweb?

It consists of thin glue fibers intertwined with each other (that’s why it’s called that), which are produced in the form of a roll of various widths, ranging from the narrowest half a centimeter wide to a tape 5 centimeters wide.

Larger format rolls are also produced - 90 centimeters wide. This format is most often used in needlework, for gluing various large appliqués and stripes; it is much less common on sale.

Important! As for the narrow web, it can be purchased at any sewing store or department; it is also found in haberdashery. It is sold in rolls, the price is usually indicated per linear meter, which makes it very affordable.

Where is gossamer used?

A web for clothes should be in every housewife's arsenal, because it can help out in many situations. Let's look at the options when we can use it:

• when you need to hem the bottom of a product, but there is no way to hem it;
• if there is a cut on the fabric, and you need to discreetly glue it from the inside so that the halves do not separate;
• if necessary, glue a small patch or applique to clothing;
• when it is necessary to seal the side of the product;
• if you have to fix certain elements of fabric in clothes.

What is adhesive tape?

Adhesive tape comes simply in a roll; you can also find tape glued to a paper backing. The second option is slightly different in appearance - more like a diamond-shaped mesh, which is more elastic. It stretches in different directions along with the material on which it is pasted.

Repairing clothes with duct tape

Let's look at the technology of repairing clothes using adhesive tape and cobwebs. We cut the required length of adhesive tape from the roll and place it between the fabrics that need to be glued, and press the product with a hot iron for several seconds. The glue melts, the fabrics stick together. Everything is very fast, simple, takes a minimum of time and money.

Important! If we need to trim the bottom of the product and seal its edge, then it is best to use paper-based tape.

Let's consider the option of how to stick the tape on the trousers, instead of the hemming. The algorithm of work is the following:

• From the wrong side, almost along the edge of the product, stepping back a couple of millimeters, we apply the tape with the adhesive backing to the fabric, paper side up.
• With a heated iron, we carry out on clothes, directly on a paper basis.

Important! It is better to do this gradually so that the tape lays evenly.

• When the tape is glued along the entire length, remove the paper base.
• We make an even hem so that it overlaps the adhesive (adhesive) tape by a couple of millimeters, again, to avoid the glue protruding beyond the hem and to make the product more accurate.
• We iron the hem with an iron.

Pants are ready to use!

• Remember that adhesive tape will perform its function best on items that are minimally exposed to washing. Consider this nuance before repairing clothes with a cobweb. Do not use it on items that you wash very often or that have constant contact with water. When washing such items, avoid high temperatures, otherwise the gluing effect will be reduced to zero.
• It is better not to use tape on very thin and flowing fabrics, as it thickens the material, and this may look unsightly. The same goes for expensive items and materials. In this situation, it is better to entrust such work to a professional, and replace repairs using adhesive tape with manual repairs using a hidden seam or a beautiful stitch.

How to seal a cut on clothing using cobwebs?

If we need to repair a rip in a fabric, such as a jacket, glue on a patch, secure a piece of fabric to hold it in place without the seam showing, then use adhesive web on a roll, no paper. In this situation, the technology is much simpler, but requires more care, since the adhesive base will immediately connect all the parts - it will no longer be possible to align them.

In the case of a cut on clothing, we put the cobweb inside the product under the cut, align the halves, put a thin fabric on top to protect our clothing from the temperature of the iron, and, without moving anything, carefully iron it on top. The cut is now invisible.

Important! Keep in mind that, as a rule, fabrics that are susceptible to cuts are quite thin, and not all are able to withstand the temperature of an iron. Therefore, it is always better to do a test on the inside of the product.

How to remove cobwebs?

It happens that the adhesive base gets on the iron. In this situation, a piece of cloth soaked in alcohol will help you - it perfectly removes glue from surfaces.

This secret will also help you if you need to peel off a poorly glued job, or, for example, remove cobwebs from your trousers. To begin, run an iron over the gluing area, detach the halves of the fabric when the glue heats up and becomes pliable. Remove any remaining glue with gauze soaked in alcohol.

When making textile crafts or sewing clothes, it is often necessary to glue fabric to fabric or other material. It is practically impossible to do this with ordinary glue: the surfaces being glued will not stick together, stains may appear on them or the structure of the item may deteriorate. Experienced needlewomen know several ways to glue two pieces of fabric.

Glue method

There are several types of glue suitable for gluing fabric:

• neoprene;
• polyurethane;
• polyvinyl acetate;
• styrene butadiene;
• nitrocellulose;
• perchlorovinyl;
• rubber;
• hot melt adhesive and others.

You just need to choose an adhesive that matches the type of surfaces being glued. In addition, it is important to consider in what conditions the product will be used and what loads it will be subjected to. In any case, fabric glue must be safe and non-toxic, provide an elastic film, and resist moisture, sunlight and temperature changes. Do not use regular craft glue to glue paper and fabric. It will dry out and the textile part will wrinkle.

• For decorative appliqués or patchwork, you can use decoupage glue on fabric. It leaves no marks on the material and is absolutely transparent. Another advantage is that the adhesive solution does not harden immediately, which allows you to move the glued part during the joining process. This glue can be purchased at a craft store. Its disadvantages are low resistance to moisture and mechanical stress. That is, the product cannot be washed after gluing with regular glue.
• Rubber glue can be used to glue fairly dense and heavy fabrics to each other. But the gluing process will take a lot of time. Glue is applied to the surfaces to be glued and connected. After an hour, the joint is moistened with acetone and placed under a load for 5 minutes. Then the item must be left for 10 hours for the final adhesion of the fabric fibers.
• Polyvinyl chloride glue is suitable if you need to glue fabrics of different textures. It is applied to both parts to be glued and the surface is carefully leveled. Then the item is placed under a press for 6 hours. There is textile adhesive available in aerosol form. It is applied to one of the parts from a distance of 30 centimeters and the second is immediately attached to it.
• To glue fabrics with perchlorovinyl glue, you need to apply the first layer of the composition and leave it for 10 minutes, then the second and leave it for another 3 minutes. After joining the surfaces, the seam is pressed with a roller and left under pressure for two days.

You need to be careful when gluing parts made from natural fabrics. Many adhesives can damage the structure of the material. Secunda glue is designed for gluing wool, linen, and cotton. It can also be used for processing synthetics. The glue is white, but after drying it becomes transparent. Thanks to this, it can be used for decorative items and thin fabrics. The setting process takes 5 minutes.

Small parts, for example, when making kanzashi flowers, are very convenient to glue using a glue gun. It requires silicone glue in the form of small rods. In the gun, the rod heats up and the required amount of already liquid glue falls on the fabric.

Alternative to glue

Adhesive fabric can be used as a convenient replacement for glue. It is sold in sewing accessories departments. Adhesive fabric and non-woven fabric are interlining materials in the manufacture of many garments. With their help, they enhance the rigidity of individual parts and give shape to collars and cuffs. Adhesive fabric is indispensable when sewing outerwear and jackets. It is not recommended to use interlining or other adhesive base for corduroy, velvet, silk or transparent fabrics.

The type and basis of the connecting material depends on the properties of the tissues that need to be glued or weighted. For dense suit materials, doublerin is suitable, for elastic fabrics - an adhesive lining on a knitted basis. When choosing an adhesive pad, you need to check its compatibility with the fabric. Various types of adhesive fabric need to be glued onto small pieces of fabric. Check how the density of the sample has changed, whether the padding has darkened, or whether the drapery has become more complex.

It is a non-woven cushioning material. It is most often used to glue or strengthen thin fabrics. Non-woven fabric is easy to distinguish from dublerin: the first one breaks easily when torn. The advantage of non-woven material is that its edges do not fray when cut, since interlining is a pressed mixture of textile fibers. But it stretches a little in the transverse direction.

Non-woven fabric is stitched with threads along the fabric. This type is used for. The adhesive solution can be applied spotwise or over the entire surface. The first option is suitable for gluing large items of clothing.

To glue fabrics using non-woven fabric, you need to place it between the surfaces to be fastened with the adhesive base down, carefully straighten it and iron it through the fabric. Under the influence of heat, the adhesive component will melt and firmly connect the material. Non-woven fabric can leave marks on the soleplate of the iron, so it is better to iron through an additional layer of fabric.

Details on how to glue non-woven fabric in the video:

There are several types of interlining:

1. H180 - for soft airy tissues;
2. H200 and H250 - for thin fabrics with a dense texture;
3. G405 - for dense, rather heavy materials;
4. H31G - for trouser, suit and;
5. F220 - for very dense materials, resistant to boiling.

To process the edges of trouser legs or the hem of a skirt, adhesive tape - “gossamer” - is often used. This is a kind of double-sided tape for fabric. It is a tape of different widths with an adhesive component on both sides. Double-sided tape is used to decorate the bottom of the product. This is especially convenient for clothes made of thin and delicate fabrics, when seams would be inappropriate. Double-sided tape can be woven, paper or synthetic.

Double-sided fabric tape is placed between the hem and the main fabric of the product and ironed. Make sure that the tape does not touch the iron. If double-sided tape is used to glue the applique, it is advisable to stitch it along the contour. Double-sided fabric tape is often used to reinforce cutouts in clothing. In this case, it must be cut diagonally.

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Adhesive fabric is a cushioning material, the peculiarity of which is the presence of an adhesive layer on one side.

Adhesive materials are used for thermal gluing of clothing parts (collars, cuffs, belts, shelves, bottoms and sleeves, pockets), as well as in many types of needlework. They are glued to fabric to give shape, for example, this is how the ears of Tilda the hare take a vertical position. Typically, adhesive fabric is inserted between the front and backing layers of products.

Adhesive fabrics, as a rule, consist of a base and a layer of glue applied to it. The base can be non-woven (and) or woven material, which is adhesive or thermal fabric.

For hems of skirts or the bottom of trousers, double-sided adhesive tape for fabric is more suitable, which will completely free you from the need to hem these parts. Thus, clothing glue allows you to work with duplicated material very quickly and easily.

When dealing with adhesive interlining on a woven base, you should take into account the direction of the grain thread to avoid distortion of the finished product. This will not happen with non-woven pads; they can be cut in any direction, this is their advantage.

Glue is applied to one side of the thermal fabric; it has a rough texture. Application can be continuous, but spot application is more common. The location and size of the dots vary. The choice depends on the characteristics of the fabric being duplicated:

• for thick wool, drape or leather, choose dublerin with large points located far enough from each other;
• for thin ones, take material with small, closely spaced dots of glue.

The main advantage and distinctive feature of adhesive fabrics from non-adhesive ones is that they do not need to be attached to the parts of the product with pins and then sewn. Their use in sewing is much more convenient.

What kind of glue is used

Synthetic glue can be used on different bases:

• polyamide;
• polyester;
• polyethylene.

When heated to a temperature of 120-160 degrees and contact pressure, they first melt and then harden. They have a good degree of adhesion to tissues and skin and resistance to mechanical stress. Also resistant to temperature (up to 100 degrees, some have heat resistance up to 160 degrees), microorganisms and fungi, oils. That is, during wearing clothes, washing and simply storing them in unfavorable conditions, the dublerin does not come off.

Self-adhesive fabric comes in different densities and widths, black, white or gray. For translucent products, beige is also used.

Types and properties

The main properties and advantages of all types of adhesive fabrics over non-woven cushioning materials are:

• good ability to drape;
• strength. Do not tear;
• durability. They last much longer than non-woven fabrics;
• flexibility. They do not form rigid bends when the product is turned inside out.

And yet they all differ from each other in density and degree of elasticity and are divided into two large groups: elastic and inelastic.

Inelastic

They can be hard and soft. The base is made of polyester or cotton, they do not stretch and are used to give the fabrics additional strength and dimensional stability.
We advise you to read: what kind of fabric is polyester.

• It can be chiffon for completely transparent clothes.
• For the manufacture of corsets, calico is used, which gives the product additional rigidity and does not allow it to unravel at the seams.
• There is also a special thermal fabric for fur and leather products.
• Collar thermal fabric has a continuous adhesive coating and is much more difficult to bend.

Elastic

They can be made from thin lint-free knitwear for duplicating thin fabrics, from knitwear with lint for soft products and thick clothes (thanks to the lint, the adhesive base remains completely invisible).

When choosing adhesive fabric, you must follow an important rule: it can be stiffer than the main one, but it should not be denser.

The disadvantage of woven-based gaskets is their higher price (when compared with non-woven or spunbond).

What is adhesive tape

There are several types of fabric sizing tapes:

• thread-stitched on a basis of calico or thread-stitched interlining. Used to strengthen rounded cut details, such as armholes or necklines.
• thread-stitched on the bias, reinforced with soutache or stitching. They are more durable, so they are great for decorating edgings or cuts. As a result, processed edges and seams are virtually invisible.
• adhesive web for fabric: this is the thinnest, lightest sticky transparent material, which is usually used for processing the bottom of clothes. It is also used to secure stripes on the front side of the product or for minor repairs. However, it is not suitable for every fabric.

Watch the video on how to use adhesive fabric for a patch:

• mesh: this is a strip of paper on which glue of a certain width is applied where the glue is applied in the manner of a mesh. The tape is used in a similar way to cobwebs, but paper provides certain advantages: it can be easily removed after heat treatment.

How to properly glue adhesive fabric with an iron

1. Before cutting, the thermal fabric must be decated. Just spray it with water from a spray bottle, lay it on a flat surface and let it dry. If this is not done, after the first wash it may shrink, then the item will warp and wrinkles will form on it.
2. When cutting, the direction of the grain thread is taken into account; it must coincide with that of the main fabric. There is no seam allowance, it is simply not needed, and if it is made, the edge (seam) will be denser and more voluminous.
3. The part is applied to the workpiece (clothing part) with the rough side to the wrong side, pressed with an iron heated to 100 degrees. If the surface area is large, every centimeter of it should be pressed with a delay of several seconds. The glue melts and sets, the parts can no longer be separated from each other.

A raincoat with a membrane or other material that does not allow moisture to pass through will actually remain dry if water comes into contact with it. But at the seams, the risk of getting wet will remain, because moisture can easily get into the holes that the machine’s needle made in the fabric. In order to “solder” these holes, the seams are hidden under adhesive tape specially created for fabric. Let's see what this “beast” is and how to work with it. Such information may also be useful to those who sew homemade textiles. Since some home textiles require treatment with adhesive tape.

Adhesive tape for fabric comes in different widths (from 8 mm to 30 mm) and different types:

- On one side - glossy, on the other - matte (it is on the matte side that the adhesive substance is applied)

— Completely transparent tape (you can only determine the adhesive side through trial and error).

How to glue seams on fabric?

1. You should only tape seams if you are sewing from waterproof fabric. Otherwise, there is no need to suffer.

2. You only need to attach the adhesive tape to the fabric on the wrong side (for example, to the membrane on the back of the raincoat fabric).

3. Before gluing the tape, fold the seam allowances to one side.

4. Then apply tape to the seam allowances so as to completely cover both the seam allowances and the seam itself.

5. Before gluing with a hot iron, be sure to raise the sizing seam above the level of the entire product. To do this, it is better to place a wooden block under the seam.

6. Place gauze or thin natural fabric on top of the fabric with tape.

The film has the property of literally being soldered into the membrane, almost dissolving in it. Thus, both the seam and the fabric allowances will be securely hidden under this film.

So, are you ready to experiment with adhesive tape? Before turning on the iron, do not forget to check whether you have made the “sandwich” correctly: ironing board - bar - fabric with a seam - adhesive tape clearly above the seam - gauze. After this, you can move the iron on top quickly, quickly, like a fast taxi can drive, or, conversely, hold the iron firmly on the gauze, pressing it to the canvas. Good luck with your experiments!

Discussion: 2 comments

Adhesive materials are needed to give rigidity and shape to the parts of the product. Among them there is an extremely useful thing in needlework - a cobweb - a strip with an adhesive coating on both sides. The principle of use is similar to double-sided tape. For those who are planning to sew home textiles on their own, the web will make it easier to work with appliqué on potholders, mittens, and sofa cushions. But bed linen is rarely found with adhesive materials, because it is valued for its softness, and there is no need for it to “keep its shape.”

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I remember my mother used such a thing, she adjusted my younger brother’s school uniform, it’s very convenient because it holds up perfectly and there’s no need to trim it. I was just about to alter the bed linen that was a gift for a wedding because it wasn’t the right size, so I’ll buy some of this tape too, I think it will come in handy and won’t be a waste.

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There is such a miracle in tailoring as glue web.

What is it and how to use it?

Today I will talk about this.

So, if you are interested, then read and learn carefully 😉

is a light, thin and transparent non-woven material that is used for gluing parts in clothing.

Outwardly, it looks like a long strip. Its width varies - within 0.5 - 5.0 cm (at least I had the opportunity to buy these 🙂).

You can buy glue web at paper basis or without her. It depends on what you are purchasing it for.

Cobwebs are mainly used when processing the bottom. But you need to understand that This treatment is not suitable for every fabric..

Another note about application:

The use of adhesive edges is not advisable in high quality clothing. You can even say that it is not undesirable, but unacceptable!
— In a luxury atelier, the adhesive edge is replaced with hand hemming stitches.

— After washing, the cobwebs come off!

— If the fabric is thin, then it is better not to use it at all!

- If you still use a web, then do not place it directly to the fold - place it so that it does not reach the fold by at least 0.5 cm.

— Another TIP: it’s better to glue a web 0.5 cm wide. No more. The fact is that it gives rigidity to the fabric, and the wider it is, the harder and denser the place where it is glued becomes.
If there is no narrow web, then cut the existing one.

— If you choose between a simple web and a web on paper, then I advise (I highly recommend 😉) to use paper.

Cobweb on paper It has mesh structure and gives things a more plastic shape than the usual one.

Mesh webs can also be used on knitted fabrics, because... stretches with her.

But before using any type, you must make a control sample and see how the web manifests itself on a specific fabric.

If you have glued a web and need to peel it off, it will be difficult.

You think so?

But no! 😉

If suddenly such a nuisance happens, and you desperately need to remove something that has already been tightly glued, then it doesn’t matter!

— Steam with steam from the iron ( without leaning the surface of the iron against the fabric) the place where you need to remove the cobwebs.
— Then separate the glued layers of fabric.
- Carefully pull off the cobwebs.

Happened?
No?

If not, then take some fabric and put it between the layers where the cobweb was.
Iron with a steam iron.
Then pull out that fabric - the remaining glue should remain on it.

Whether the glue completely leaves the fabric or not depends on the fabric.

If all this does not help, then there is one remedy with which you can remove everything without a trace!

Glue can be removed using ordinary alcohol. Just rub it over the cobwebs and they will go away.

I almost never use glue web.
Although in some cases it may not be possible to do without it.

For example, I use it to secure corners on welt pockets, and also to fix appliqués on fabric and use it for other small things.

If you know any tricks or wisdom, then welcome - add in the comments what I didn’t write about 😉
Maybe I don't even know!

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Adhesive materials for clothing. Glue web: 35 comments

I'm sewing a skirt. I was told that I need to buy a cool spider web for the bottom of my skirt... HOW DO I USE IT?

Good afternoon. Please tell me if something can be done in this situation. We bought trousers (wool + linen) for my husband and took them to be hemmed. The bottom was hemmed using adhesive tape. When ironing, marks from the tape appeared through the fabric. Pants are light. Now there are 2 dark stripes below. Pants are expensive.

what is lasing?

Katya, good afternoon. I have already bookmarked your page for a long time. Thank you for generously sharing your experience.
Now I'm asking for advice. I'm sewing a coat. I took an inexpensive drape because it was my first time dealing with such a product. After reading on the forums and consulting with sewing friends, I glued all the parts with glue sickle. Now I’m observing the following picture - the adhesive is coming off in places and wrinkles the front part (drape) ... or maybe it’s the drape that is shrinking and wrinkles under the tension of the adhesive. In general, it is noticeable and it is ugly. Are there ways to fix the situation? Maybe you can recommend something from your experience? Thank you in advance.

Good afternoon. Please tell me, I overlocked the neck of the dress (gabardine stretch material) and the fabric stretched a little. Now I’m going to sew a similar model, but from knitwear. How can I make sure that the neck does not stretch when processed on an overlocker? Can it be glued with such a web? Or should I somehow strengthen the neckline in a different way? (I'm new to sewing).

Katushenko, hello! Go advise please? what can I do? Gray jeans trousers? stretch fabric, brand new, only worn for a week, got caught in the back seat (you can’t decorate anything on it and you can’t sew on a pocket). Did you go to a local tailor? They said they could put fabric underneath and stitch it on top, but it would be very noticeable and unsightly in this place. I would be very grateful for any answer! Here is a link to a photo of my problem:
http://foto.mail.ru/mail/manometr07/_answers/250.html
This is on my mail.ru page

I tore my stretch jeans. It’s a shame they threw them away, but they tore them in a visible place. Tell me how to sew them up so that it’s not visible what was torn there.

Zdravstvuyte Katusenka,u vas ocen neobxodimie soveti.A ya vot nacinayusaya i vot vseqda dumala zacem nujna kleevaya esli ona posle stirki otkleivaetsa.No vi govirite cto v kacestvennix vesax ne bivaet kleevoy,a toqda cem mojno zamenit,ved st rocka je ne ocen krasivo viqladit
I voobse kak eto delayut v lux vesax?Spasibo.

Katushenka Reply:
November 29th, 2013 at 3:02

Yes, there is such a thing as a cobweb. Very comfortable, but after washing it most often (not always, but more often falls off than stays on) lags. What is it replaced with in quality items? Well, it depends on which node needs to be processed. In general, most often they glue the bottoms with it. And in high-quality items, such processing is replaced by hemming. But you understand that the bottoms are different, and the fabrics are completely different... As for gluing/hemming the bottoms, they do it in one more way. mmm... how to explain it on your fingers... it’s difficult to explain 🙁 Take two adhesive strips, 1 cm wide (this can be a regular adhesive interlining or thread-stitched), fold the non-adhesive side towards each other and connect using a stitch. And then this structure is used to fix the bottom. But again it depends on the fabric (in some places it won’t stick, in some places the glue will bleed through, and in others the thread from the stitching will be visible). Processing must be selected for a specific material.
I probably didn’t explain everything clearly :) If I have time, I’d like to make a post with a photo in the coming days so that it’s clear, but where can I find the time...

Hello, I burned a small hole in my down jacket.
Please tell me how to fix it?
I just love this jacket, I wouldn’t want to part with it..

Katyushenka, a wonderful article, thank you!) I have a question: I live in the states and there is no glue here, I have not yet understood how they are used for quilts and patchwork.. what could you recommend? What can replace glue?

Thanks a lot,