adhesives

[Stitch This by CH]

I posted the other day inquiring about what kind of backing for shirts that are very stretchy (spandex contents). I took the advice of many and purchased some spray adhesive. I've tried it on test material. Now I am curious . . . if you spray a piece of backing, apply the backing to the back side of the garment, stitch the design. Now, I pulled the excess backing away from the garment to trim and there is adhesive on the garment where the excess backing was. How do you remove the adhesive or am I way off base?

Thanks for any help.

Chrissy

[GF]

I would use a fusible mesh cutaway. The diamond mesh is very good for this type of fabric.

[Debbie Rinehart]

Chrissy,
I just did some Port Authority black rapid dry shirts and used the 505 spray under a no show mesh and one layer of tearaway. I too had the remains of the spray and if it's real light it will dry up but if I get a glob of spray outside the logo area, I spray a mixture of water and downey softener(1 tbls downey in a full spray bottle)on the spot and blot it with a hand towel. I mainly have this mixture in a spray bottle to melt the remains of my solvy topping that stays inside small letters. After picking out the big pieces and spraying the logo with the mixture, I blot it with the towel and let it air dry. HTH Debbie

[HERB]

I quit using the 505 for the residue reason. My choice is Madeira MSA 1000. No residue and does not gum up my needles or hook.

[Ballyhoo]

FYI Re: Wicking (rapid dry) shirts... It is my understanding that you should never use fabric softener with this material. It leaves a residue on the material and blocks the wickability. Several washes without fabric softeners (in the dryer either) will ultimately restore the fabric to its original properties.

[flebow]

I developed the "diamond" mesh cutaway w another company
Whatever I developed for them we are now taking much further and all these products - cloud cover stitch, fusible tearaway will be availab;e thru several other distributors
As of this week we have the fusible "diagonal" (same) mesh and you are correct that is
the best option to avoid adhesive sprays w shirts
We just rec'd the very first lot
If you want samples - pls enail me off list

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We will also soon be making a VERY state of the art the most needle friendly Peel and Stick cutaway - we have developed the adhesive
But that will be a only a little while longer.
Sincerely

Fred

[Stitch This by CH]

So, let me make sure I understand the majority of you. Spray my mesh backing with my Gunold KK100 adhesive spray. Put the backing on my shirt, hoop the shirt. I am assuming that I pull the backing (with shirt stuck to it) taut in the hoop and then stitch my design. When I am done pull the excess backing away from the shirt and cut around the design as usual. Although the mesh backing is not adhesive, it is the best to use with adhesive spray?? I feel like that is what I am getting from you guys.

Thanks for your help!

Chrissy

[Debbie Rinehart]

Chrissy,
The only thing I might add is that occasionally I have added two layers of mesh instead of one, depending on the density of the design. As you have probably heard from many on this board, your stabilizer must be used correctly to build a solid foundation for your design. Good luck with your final product! Debbie

[Juli in Kona]

And don't spray too heavily -just lightly as it doesn't take much.

[Stitch This by CH]

Thank you! I've done two shirts successfully. Thanks again!

I hope one day I can be of service to newbies ;o)