Adhesives, Glues & Solutions
Fabric Glue: Permanent bonds aren’t only for your sewing machines! Fabric glue can provide that bond that will last through the washing machine and your dryer. It also dries clear and for those fabrics that don’t heat well, fabric glue is the best option for that bond. You can use fabric glue on hems, patches, zippers, repairs, trims, and other crafts.
Spray Adhesives: While fabric glue is more of a permanent solution, adhesives in the form of aerosol cans can be temporary or permanent. They are normally used for applique work. Be sure to use pins to mark the fabric. These can leave residue behind so be sure to wipe around the edges where excess might have gone.
Hot Glue Guns: Hot glue guns can get any crafting project done. While it’s not recommended to use hot glue guns with fabric as a replacement for sewing, it can help with repairs and with fasteners, furniture making, laminate bonding, and more.
Cleaning Solutions: Cleaning your sewing products is so important. You should clean your sewing machines after every 10 hours of use or more. This will ensure that your parts are running smoothly and don’t get jammed. There are also multiple ways to clean your fabrics. Making sure spills and stains don’t ruin your projects forever is important. We offer spray guns and bottles for any messes you may need to clean up!
If you need more guidance on any of the products, please contact us and we happily answer any questions you may have.
Caring for Your Shears and Scissors
The first thing you should NEVER do is cut anything but fabric with your scissors and shears intended for fabrics. The second is to never cut into a pin or needle since it will damage them permanently. When you’re finished using your shears, the best thing you can do is wipe the blades with a dry cloth to remove lint, threads, dust, and other small particles that can make them harder to use. Synthetic fibers can also dull the blades. Clean away the dry particles after every use. Keep your shears and scissors working smoothly with a small drop of quality sewing machine oil in the fulcrum or the pivot screw. Carefully open and close them a few times (point down) to distribute the oil, and wipe them, spreading some of the remnant oil over the blades. You want to oil your scissors and shears about once a month, more if you use them daily. Of course, be careful not to drop them, or they could be damaged to the point of being unworkable.
When they just don’t cut like they used to, sharpening is a must to prevent damage to your fabrics. You may have heard that cutting through aluminum foil steel wool and/or sandpaper as a way to quickly sharpen your dulled scissors. Despite their popularity, we don’t recommend these methods. Think about it—if you shouldn’t use your sewing shears and scissors for paper and other things, or attempt to cut through a pin or needle, why would you use either of these to sharpen a blade? There are better ways to sharpen your shears at home or in your commercial shop. Need something small and efficient to keep around? These handy Scissors And Blade Sharpeners are economical, convenient, and sharpen on the fly. Our ExtremEdge V2 Knife and Shear Sharpener is a fast, easy way to sharpen non-serrated scissors and knives safely. The bottom section holds it in place for simple one-handed operation, and it’s sold for a reasonable price. If you have more than a few pairs of scissors, sending them out for sharpening can shut down operations. Our Wolff Industrial Twice as Sharp Scissor Sharpening System is an investment that will save you and your workers time and money, and keep your scissor arsenal sharp and cutting perfectly every time. Priced at under $500, you can sharpen your tools in-house whenever you need to. Plus, it comes with instructions so that anyone can learn to use it for fast on-demand sharpening. Pinking shears, like our own soft-handled or heavy-duty shears, are best sharpened by a professional. There’s no reason to keep working with dull scissors and shears. Get one of our exclusive sharpening tools today.