how to attach fabric to leather

[fredk]

Another adhesive we have forgotten about; the sheets of heat activated adhesive. It needs using carefully as too much heat can destroy the leather

eg; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adhesive-Iron-On-Sheet-by-Sizzix-by-Sizzix-663009-/113709155177?hash=item1a79980369

If you just need a fabric lining you can get materials with iron-on heat activated adhesive on it

eg; ebay.co.uk/itm/Iron-On-Fusible-Non-Woven-White-Black-Interfacing-Lightweight-Medium-0-9M-Wide/262845535860?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[Bert51]

I normally use spray adhesive, but have been looking at the heat activated sheets, but have been concerned about making the leather go hard or warped.

Bert.

[fredk]

Tbh I've only used the iron-on a few times. The solid sheet didn't work out happy for me; the heat was too much and the leather shrivelled. I need to get an iron on which I can set a lower heat. On the interlining, it was more successful. I used black to cover some thin aluminium tape (for RFID blocking) inside credit/debit card wallets. But again, that iron with a lower heat setting is looked for. As well, my iron is a steam iron which only works with water in it. Hot water and leather are not a happy combo.

[Sheilajeanne]

Fred, what the HECK is a 'brayer'?? Other than this:

We obviously don't use that term on this side of the pond!  

 

Edited April 18, 2020 by Sheilajeanne

[billybopp]

4 minutes ago, Sheilajeanne said:

Fred, what the HECK is a 'brayer'?? Other than this: 

ROFL - That's one kind of brayer.   A brayer is nothing more than a tool with a wide roller on it.  They are used to roll stuff down, put ink on a woodcut, or even press down adhesive tapes in construction - although they call it a J roller.

- Bill

[fredk]

    wot he says