Members horseplay Posted March 24, 2015 Members Report Posted March 24, 2015 Was wondering if anyone has tried using a strong double sided tape for seams rather than glue? I used to work in the sign industry and we used a high quality double sided acrylic tape from Tesa for banner seams etc. I have a little left over at home and found it works well for setting up seams to sew. It's quicker and cleaner than using my Barge glue. Quote
Members veedub3 Posted March 24, 2015 Members Report Posted March 24, 2015 I use it a lot and have been for years. Tandy, Springfield, Sailrite, and I am sure other leather suppliers sell it for that exact purpose. Karina Quote
Members MonicaJacobson Posted March 24, 2015 Members Report Posted March 24, 2015 I'll have to try that. Quote
Members Geoff Posted March 24, 2015 Members Report Posted March 24, 2015 I use 3M tape at 0.25" width. In some circumstances, I find it better than glue. Quote
stelmackr Posted March 24, 2015 Report Posted March 24, 2015 This is what I use: http://www.wawak.com/products/product.cfm/pid/8677/Leather-Tape-1-4-x-60-yds/ http://www.wawak.com/products/product.cfm/pid/8678/Leather-Tape-1-2-x-60-yds/ Bob Stelmack Quote
Members Wicked Welts Posted March 24, 2015 Members Report Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) I have yet to use it on leather but on other stuff I've had great results with Sailrite's basting tape and it's proven to be a better buy than all of my local offerings. http://www.sailrite.com/Basting-Tape# EDIT for spelling. Edited March 24, 2015 by Wicked Welts Quote
Members Redochre Posted March 24, 2015 Members Report Posted March 24, 2015 I use the tesa tape sometimes too! It is amazingly strong. Downside is that it gums your awl and needles up. It can give you grief burnishing the edge too. Plus side is there are no drying times, it sticks VERY well and no fumes/mess to deal with. Quote
Members jrny4wrd Posted July 8, 2020 Members Report Posted July 8, 2020 On 3/24/2015 at 6:42 PM, Geoff said: I use 3M tape at 0.25" width. In some circumstances, I find it better than glue. Expand Been looking for 3M .25 but can’t find it on their site.?? Quote
Members Geoff Posted July 15, 2020 Members Report Posted July 15, 2020 On 7/8/2020 at 5:17 PM, jrny4wrd said: Been looking for 3M .25 but can’t find it on their site.?? Expand I am in UK but this is the one - 3M™ 9088-200 High Performance Double Coated Tape Quote
garypl Posted July 15, 2020 Report Posted July 15, 2020 Just bought this tape on Amazon - 3 rolls for $7 - very sticky and sticks well to leather. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZR2452?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details Quote
Members Handstitched Posted July 17, 2020 Members Report Posted July 17, 2020 @jrny4wrd Its also known as ' basting tape' . I used some just a few days ago for a custom welding apron. Very handy stuff . In this case , I used 1/4" . So you may wish to use the reference ' basting tape' in your search . Hope this helps HS Quote
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