HOW DO I LINE LEATHER WITH FABRIC

[weaselrunner]

Whats the best way line a leather belt with something like a velvetine fabric. My sister-in-law want me to make her a wide "dress belt" and rather than having leather as a backing, I was thinking about fabric. Any suggetions on what glues or other methods. Thanks

[JustWakinUp]

To line my wallets i use 3M Hi-Strength 90 spray adhesive.

The thing is though, if you spray to much and put the fabric on

too quick the glue will penetrate the fabric. It's a fun balancing act.

I'm not familiar with the tpye of fabric you are using though so this may

not be your best bet.

[HarrAwl]

It can be difficult, more suprisingly!

I've recently tried to cover my 09 diary with leather - using contact adhesive. it's what i used last year to do the same thing. Only, this year, it won't stick!

You'll want to try it out first, as above, it can leach through the fabric.

Sometimes a key to the leather helps - so sanding it with a low grit (70) will scuff it up enough to take the glue bond.

I have used Evo-Stick Cement, but as i said, it hasn't worked this year for some reason.

I'd imagine book-binders glue would do the trick. Wait for a more informed opinion!

[Gibbsleatherworks]

Ive also used 3M for linings in phone cases, holsters. Seems to work well. Like JustWakingUp said, be careful to not over apply and allow it to slightly dry before applying the fabric, less is more. Also protect the edges of the leather when spraying, its hard to remove the adhesive overspray. Try it on a sample to practice the amount of adhesive and the timing of applying the fabric.

Barge's adhesive can be brushed on to offer better control.

[JustWakinUp]

Ive also used 3M for linings in phone cases, holsters. Seems to work well. Like JustWakingUp said, be careful to not over apply and allow it to slightly dry before applying the fabric, less is more. Also protect the edges of the leather when spraying, its hard to remove the adhesive overspray. Try it on a sample to practice the amount of adhesive and the timing of applying the fabric.

Barge's adhesive can be brushed on to offer better control.

If you're using vegtan and don't want the adhesive to stick to the sides you can "LIGHTLY" apply a "SMALL" amount of vaseline/petroleum jelly and that will keep the adhesive from sticking. Then just wipe it all off the edge after a few minutes of dry time

[Hilly]

I wonder if using something like low tach tape (painters tape) on the edges would be enough to keep the spray adhesive from getting on the edges?

[KWT]

I have used rubber cement to line bible covers. I use a thicker satin style cloth which reduces bleed through.

[Rawhide]

If it gets on your veg tanned edges, just use a fine grit sand paper to remove it, something like 600 grit will do.

[tashabear]

How wide? You might want to look for a velvet/velveteen (correct spelling, so you can find it online if you go that route) ribbon, so you don't have to worry about dealing with raw fabric edges. That sort of fabric is thick and doesn't fold easily, so hemming it to make it look nice will make it a little lumpy and/or thick.

[weaselrunner]

How wide? You might want to look for a velvet/velveteen (correct spelling, so you can find it online if you go that route) ribbon, so you don't have to worry about dealing with raw fabric edges. That sort of fabric is thick and doesn't fold easily, so hemming it to make it look nice will make it a little lumpy and/or thick.

SHE IS TALKING 2-1/2 TO 3" WIDE