I need to fix a pair of jeans that have a slight rip / abrasion. I seem to remember (I know in fact) that there is a type patch that is applied to the rear of the fabric and ironed-on, where it melts a bit and fuses into the denim. But I cannot find this anywhere. Where can I find it ?? Thanks, Simon.
========================================= Possibly 'Vilene Wundaweb' but there may be other brands. Buy at hardware or sewing / knitting shops and I think some supermarkets stock it too. It's only about an inch wide as it's more usually used for making trouser turn-ups etc.
Cic.
Ah, I thought of that. Its not the stuff. I'm thinking of like a self- adhesive patch that is glued on. However, maybe the wundaweb could be used as a glue between 2 fabrics ? Simon.
This looks like it:
========================================= Very likely, as it's normally used to stick the two sides of a turn-up together. It's very durable and withstands repeated washing so a patch should present no problem.
Cic.
========================================== That looks very useful stuff. I've never seen it before so I've bookmarked for future reference. One learns something new everyday here - many thanks.
Cic.
I bought iron-on patches from Woolworths not that long ago. Oh hang on, scratch that...
We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold. I remember sm_jamieson saying something like:
original product line also had a powder that was sprinkled on then ironed through the layer of fabric, so matching material could be used as the patch.
Wilkinson's sell the stuff.... damned useful, when you need it
Wilko's is the new Woolworths. Discuss.
You can buy iron on patches from most needlecraft supply shops. If you live in NE England the Boyes chain stocks them and almost anything else. They are what Woolworths used to be.
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