horseplay Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub3 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted March 24, 2015 I'll have to try that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff Report post Posted March 24, 2015 I use 3M tape at 0.25" width. In some circumstances, I find it better than glue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stelmackr Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicked Welts Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redochre Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrny4wrd Report post Posted July 8, 2020 On 3/24/2015 at 12:42 PM, Geoff said: I use 3M tape at 0.25" width. In some circumstances, I find it better than glue. Been looking for 3M .25 but can’t find it on their site.?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff Report post Posted July 15, 2020 On 7/8/2020 at 6:17 PM, jrny4wrd said: Been looking for 3M .25 but can’t find it on their site.?? I am in UK but this is the one - 3M™ 9088-200 High Performance Double Coated Tape Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
