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dress repair - newbie question lake house 05-18-2007
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Posted by lake house on May 18, 2007, 11:43 pm
My toddler has a really pretty formal dress that tore along the waist.
No matter how I patch it up it's going to show the stitches. I'm
thinking of buying a matching ribbon and gluing it to the waist all
around. Is it possible? Is there a special fabric glue that can hold a
ribbon and survive machine washing? The dress layer where I have to
attach the ribbon is a sheer fabric. Don't know if that makes a
difference in your reply.

If you have any other suggestions, please let me know.

Thanks.


Posted by zski on May 19, 2007, 12:12 am
Fabri-Tak is the glue of choice for attaching trims and stuff like that
- it's used a lot in bridal work. You can wash it, though I'd be
careful drying it - gentle low heat and remove while still damp.

That said, I'm not sure if it's strong enough to stand up to a toddler
:) Hand-stitching all around might be a better choice.
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Posted by enigma on May 19, 2007, 8:42 am

> Fabri-Tak is the glue of choice for attaching trims and
> stuff like that - it's used a lot in bridal work. You can
> wash it, though I'd be careful drying it - gentle low heat
> and remove while still damp.
>
> That said, I'm not sure if it's strong enough to stand up
> to a toddler
>:) Hand-stitching all around might be a better choice.

i'd second the handstitching, but the toddler might outgrow
the dress next week anyway, so (unless it's heirloom) i'd just
Fabri-Tak it & hope for the best.
lee


Posted by lake house on May 19, 2007, 11:35 pm
> Fabri-Tak is the glue of choice for attaching trims and stuff like that
> - it's used a lot in bridal work. You can wash it, though I'd be
> careful drying it - gentle low heat and remove while still damp.
>
> That said, I'm not sure if it's strong enough to stand up to a toddler
> :) Hand-stitching all around might be a better choice.
> --
> ------------------------------------------------------
> Wendy Z Chicago, IL (Moo)
> Wench Wear Costumes http://pages.ripco.net/~zski
> Wench #525
AIM=wendylady525http://www.livejournal.com/users/wendyzski/
> "Though she be but little, she is fierce"
> "It's the little ones you have to watch out for..."
> "I'm not short - I'm concentrated"
> --------------------------------------------------------


OP here. Thanks for your suggestion. This fabri-tak is a miracle
product. With a $0.35 ribbon the dress is good as new. It'll last
through 3 more parties hopefully.



Posted by me on May 20, 2007, 12:04 pm
If it should not hold, just repair it again with a new ribbon.. Not a
biggie... Little ones generally outgrow these party dresses long
before they get worn out.

me


>OP here. Thanks for your suggestion. This fabri-tak is a miracle
>product. With a $0.35 ribbon the dress is good as new. It'll last
>through 3 more parties hopefully.
>

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