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Expert: Angela - 4/6/2009


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I have made a xmas tree skirt on fabric that I had to use waste canvas to do it.  Since this item may need washing sometime in the future I was thinking about putting some type of felible adhesive on the stitching to keep them from coming undone in the wash cycle.  Is this advisable and is there such a substance?

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Hello, Shirley

I have never heard of the product you're suggesting before.  I would recommend using Elmer's Spray Adhesive on the back to keep the stitches from coming out.  Then, wash in cool to tepid (barely warm to the touch, but more coolish), roll into a towel, gently squeeze out any excess water, and lay flat to dry.

I hope that helps. :)

Sincerely,

Angela :)

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I have 22+ years of cross stitching experience, which includes stitching on Aida, evenweave linen, vinyl canvas, and have stitched a design on a cotton t-shirt using waste canvas. I have also worked with beads and blending filament in quite a few projects. I have made many projects which include cross stitched mugs, a keychain, pictures, magnets, and the cotton t-shirt. I can answer questions pertaining to preparing and cleaning fabric, preparing clothing for stitching, how many threads to be used on which Aida cloth, and will try to help you to the best of my ability with other questions you may have. I am prompt in my responses and usually answer within 24 hours from when you ask your question. I look forward to helping you. :)

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