JAZZMAN Report post Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) Hi ,so i made a wristband for my wife, i did not add any treatment to the inside of the strap but it still makes her arm itch, has anyone else had this problem and did they solve it. I know the obvious solution is to line it but with what, i tought about some sort of cloth but worried about the edges looking bad where the join would be, any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance. Edited April 18, 2015 by JAZZMAN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Typically the allergy is a result of the materials used; if the wristband is made with metal snaps then it may be a nickel allergy. Most of the snaps used by the majority of individual crafters and larger producers are nothing more than plated and have a large nickel content. If you still want to line it then try something unique like denim or something similar. Keep in mind that the lining could ultimately start to separate from the leather over time if it isn't stitched to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Drakkon Report post Posted April 18, 2015 I'm one of those people that reacts strongly to nickel. My skin will turn green and become itchy. If it's the leather itself though, maybe try gluing some thin suede to the inside of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted April 18, 2015 You can use denim as stated above. I save old blue jeans for projects. I've lined wallets with it and it works great. Since I don't have a sewing machine, I temporarily hem with the rolls of heat- activated tape. Just fold the denim with the strip inside and then iron it. Comes out perfectly. Could use the double stick tape too I suppose. In your case, make sure both edges of denim are hemmed and make them slightly narrower than the leather. Burnish your edges before stitching! Cement the denim to the leather prior to stitching up. When worn, the denim should not even show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Drakkon Report post Posted April 18, 2015 A note on double-stick tape: Don't. Any kind of glue that stays sticky will travel from one surface to the other over time, especially with porous materials like leather and fabric. Ever see duct tape after a few years, and how you can peel the "tape" part off and all the glue is stuck to the other surface? Just like that, but worse. Activated glues, like kinds that need water/heat/another chemical are far more stable and last longer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAZZMAN Report post Posted April 18, 2015 Thank you for the replies,thay are very helpful, i like the denim idea i will give it a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwalker Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Tandy's leather weld would fit yur needs to, so you could just GLUE a liner to it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
