Glue Gun or Tacky Glue?

there is a small glue gun for about $5.00 in most hobby stores. just got finished making some and definitely use the glue gun. I find I have more control with the smaller version. I have both, but use the smaller one for clippies. Betty

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by sewbadly 09 Jan 2012

That is a Win-Win.
Glue gun and inexpensive.
Worth a try.
Many thanks.

glue gun

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by sewbadly 09 Jan 2012

Direct and to the point... you made me chuckle. Thank you for your response.

I found a product called speed sew, its for quick hemming. This stuff is tough, won't wash out. I found it at grocery store in the area where theres different sewing products, some stores have wool and other notions. Or it might be found at any sewing store. You don't need very much of it either, just a little dab. My tube has lasted me a very long time. Hope this helps. :)

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by sewbadly 09 Jan 2012

Found in a grocery store... pretty wild.
Will keep my eyes open for such a thing.
Just a dab.... love it.
Thank you.

Read an article that stated that the hot glue gun is good for a quick hold and to back it up with regular glue that takes longer to set. They have many glue sticks out now since I read that. Since it's felt I would stick to a flexible fabric type glue that can get wet.

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by sewbadly 09 Jan 2012

Somewhat like the belt and suspenders approach. Gotta love that.
Makes sense. Many thanks.

by capoodle 09 Jan 2012

You didn't mention for what age these clippies are for. For little ones that still put things in their mouths I would stitch on either by hand or machine.

by sewbadly 10 Jan 2012

They are 3 and 4 years old. So, no more chewing on things for these little ladies.

Fabric Glue!
Hugs,
Jacqueline

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by sewbadly 09 Jan 2012

Thanks, for your response. Answers have been leaning toward the glue gun... but, your response is so definate.
Seems either way will work to my liking.

I use a fabric glue called Liquid Stitch. I like it because nothing comes apart with this stuff and saves the fingers from those hot glue burns. Also love Aleene's tacky glue in the gold bottle,couldn't live without it.

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by sewbadly 09 Jan 2012

Thank you for your suggestion.. Liquid stitch sounds like an interesting alternative. As a fabric glue, does it work well to glue the fabric to the clippie?

by bevintex 09 Jan 2012

I've never done clippies but the glue holds very well.

by sewbadly 09 Jan 2012

Thank you!

Oh my, I just made some of these this summer. I don't recall the name of the product but it was actually for felt. On the first barrett I did I thought the glue wouldn't hold so I sewed the little flower on. Then I just let the glue dry on the rest and the glue was great. Held perfectly. I purchased it at Hobby Lobby. Sorry I can't remember the name and the glue is in another state right now. :-)

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by sewbadly 09 Jan 2012

Appreciate your thoughts. I am mainly interested in getting the felt to stick to the clip... can't think how to sew that together. Glue for felt? I really should get out now and again. Thanks.

by ramona 09 Jan 2012

Well, the ones I made..you cut a little slit in the felt and slide the clip in. You can cut the slit where in a specified spot and you can slip the top in as well. I added some of the clear felt glue there and it held as well.

by sewbadly 09 Jan 2012

Excellent. Thank you, so much for your help.

There is a glue made by Alene called Jewel It and it works great on things that you want to hold fast..it does not wash out, so great on t-shirts, etc...

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by sewbadly 09 Jan 2012

T-Shirts??? What do you glue on t-shirts? I am such a mushroom.

I do love my glue gun but tacky glue works too.

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by sewbadly 09 Jan 2012

I just never considered using glue on something that was not already broken.
Good to know either works.

I would say glue gun. They say the glue gun is the woman's answer to the man's duct tape (that super sticky silver stuff - my DH calls it "100 mile per hour tape"). It is very useful for many tasks.

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by sewbadly 09 Jan 2012

Who can resist that allure... a woman's duct tape. Too funny.

this is really a matter of choice so what are pros and cons.
Tacky glue is safe to use and not hot, it allowes time for you to think about it and no silver strings.
But. somtimes it does not glue fast enough and it also seeps into the fabric and shows over time as a discolouration.
Hot glue gun is not safe for young children to useas th glue does get very hot and can stick on fingers and make you say OUCH, it can leave silver strings of glue but these can eaily be removed. its fast and it grabs and holds and no seepage. but once its cooled itt is very difficult to seperate the fabric it is holding together.
for those hair slides i much prefer the hot glue gun for quickness and securing. hope this helps you .
annie in the uk

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by eggyannie 09 Jan 2012

plus big bonus the tacky can glue up the lid plus it can go hard over time and be no good. the glue gun has none of those problems, and over time its cheaper. annie in the uk

by sewbadly 09 Jan 2012

Lots of great suggestions. Thank you!
Will stock up on bandaids for the fingers.

I would say hot glue gun, you can use this for just about anything and will be more useful than the tacky glue and stronger, this is my opinion,
good luck
hug
Michelle

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by sewbadly 09 Jan 2012

Thanks, seems a good reason to finally get a glue gun.