Aleene's Fabric Fusion Tape , 5/8" Roll

Used this to repair a hem on some dress pants, and not only has it held up well through repeated dry cleaning, it’s virtually invisible. Highly recommend!

Works great

This hem tape saves an enormous amount of time by allowing you to avoid having to sew hems on clothes that don't fit, or it saves a lot of money by avoiding paying for a sewing service. The tape is sticky on both sides and remarkably strong and resilient. I thought it would start detaching after a few washes, but I used it on several items of clothing and never ran into that problem. The items of clothing wore out eventually and were discarded without the hem tape ever being a problem. I did not give 5 stars because the tape is very difficult to apply properly. The folding of the clothing and the alignment of the tape have to be very precise, but the tape is so strong on both sides, that a small mistake can lead to a crease in the clothing, and then you have to start all over again. That's not easy because you then have to scrape off the tape that stuck, without damaging the clothing. So I would recommend practicing first on an old item of clothing that you intend to discard.

I wanted to cut and hem a shower curtain to fit into an alcove for a bathroom window consisting of glass bricks for those times when a little extra privacy might be needed, but I didn't want the hassle of hemming the curtain by hand. I decided to purchase one of those iron-on hemming tapes. When I saw this product didn't even require ironing, I had to try it. I was amazed at how simple it was to use. I cut strips about 6" or so (I didn't really measure) and applied them end-to-end across the bottom of the shower curtain that I had cut to the desired length. As I pulled the backing off each strip, I folded the hem up and pressed it with my fingers. That's all it took. Not only did it work beautifully, it holds so well that the finished edge looks as though I ironed it! (I've added pictures to show the result.) Crisp and neat. The whole project took less than 20 minutes, start to finish, including the time to measure and cut the curtain. Now I'm off to tackle that one pair of jeans that has always been about an inch too long!Caveat: I have not washed the item and would not likely dry a fabric shower curtain in a dryer (the manufacturer recommends against it), so I cannot say how this product will hold up to laundering.

I'm making a cosplay costume for someone, made entirely out of a stretch synthetic leather. Even though the package says it is not for stretch synthetics, it held an appliqué of the same fabric onto it. I used the tape and trimmed it to shape (with the backing paper on after I adhered it to the back edges of the appliqué. Yes, you do lose stretch, but that didn't matter for me. The bond seems strong. I would not sew over it, as it is fairly thick and would certainly gum up your needle, if you could get through it at all.In regards to some of the other reviews, I would not use this (or any fusible or glue) in lieu of sewing - gluing seams with anything is asking for trouble. I would use this type of application only for a craft or costume, not for garments or something that will be washed very often. Gluing is second to sewing, only in circumstances where it doesn't matter. I cringe at glued hems and the like, because it is shoddy work and will NOT last. If you can't sew a simple seam or hem, please find someone who does, or better yet, learn! Sewing is indeed a life skill.I am very happy with the results of this products intended purpose.

I purchased these fabric glue pens because I have used other Aleenes glues and my Liquid Stitch was thick and goopy (10-year-old tube!) I was planning on using it on a hand embroidered purse I recently purchased to glue down some loose threads, reinforce areas that were a little loose but not coming up yet, and the underside of a flap with bells so those didn't come loose either. Most of the threads I am gluing are visible on the front of the purse. I tested this glue on the back of the purse where it is less noticeable. By the way, these pens are sturdy, large, and hold lots of glue. A little goes a long way.It is clear and comes out of the pen clear, unlike Liquid Stitch which is white and dries clear. Even with a slight squeeze, a lot come out of the pen at once and would have seriously messed up the purse. I used a bamboo skewer to apply it after testing it on a napkin. I applied it to some pink, orange, and dark green threads. It does hold well (so far), and it does dry to be flexible; however it does noticeably change the colors and is very visible. The pink it made a much deeper shade of pink. On the orange, which is in between the light shade of the pink and the dark green, it doesn't show hardly at all. I did darken the orange thread when applied but once dried looks like almost the same shade. The dark green became very shiny and now looks black.I am glad I tested it on a less conspicuous part on the purse and only in very small amounts! I will use it for mending though after testing it first to see how it affects the colors. I did use a little Liquid Stitch, too, before deciding it was just too goopy, and it can't be seen at all. I just ordered another tube of Liquid Stitch and will use that for visible projects. I can't say how long it lasts and how it holds up to a washing or repeated washings, since I haven't done that with it. I had hoped using the pens would negate the need for the bamboo skewers, but too much still comes out and very quickly.

Oh my gosh, if you are in a hurry or have a wardrobe malfunction this stuff is amazing! I would highly recommend this to anyone, ESPECIALLY COSPLAYERS!!!

Works, that's all that needs to be said, washed top 2 times, tape stayed in place