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by clawton 28 Apr 2008 ( edited Apr 29'08 20:47 )
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Just discovered how marvelous 505, temporary fabric adhesive, is in hooping projects of knit shirts. No more trying to hold everything in place to hoop, no smell, no gumming, less stress!!!

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by shirleysisson 28 Apr 2008
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clawton, I also use 505 and find it invaluable. I have also bought a special solvent to clean my hoops etc., because you do get a buildup after a while. *4U Shirley
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by coco128 28 Apr 2008
shirley, what solvent do you use to clean your hoops. thank you .. **4u
by clawton 28 Apr 2008
It's great.
by shirleysisson 29 Apr 2008
coco128, one of our suppliers here used to own a drycleaning shop and she supplies a solvent they use for drycleaning. Sorry I don't know the name!!
by pokeyhorse 29 Apr 2008
I have used two different cleaners on my hoops: 1)Mr Clean Magic Eraser & 2)Goof Off2. Both are safe on plastic, low odor and they work. Both came from Wal-Mart.
by jrob 29 Apr 2008
thanks for the tip!;)
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by katydid 28 Apr 2008
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What is it and where do you buy it?
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by clawton 28 Apr 2008
Simplyrosie listed a link in her response. Check it out. It is a temp type glue that holds the fabrics together. It is very handy when making bookmarks, coaster and of course when trying to hold everything in place to get it into the hoop for shirts and etc.
by clawton 28 Apr 2008
Look for the link for Allstitch.net
by katydid 29 Apr 2008
I didn't realize you meant a spray adhesive. I only have Dritz spray adhesive. which I buy at Joanne's and usually use my 40% off coupon. If you think this product to be superior, I'll cerently try it. I put a lot of embroidery on t-shirts.
by auntbaba 29 Apr 2008
I've used Dritz without any problem as well as 505. They are both good.
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by simplyrosie 28 Apr 2008
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I use that stuff all of the time! Makes life VERY easy when it comes to hooping items.
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by clawton 28 Apr 2008
Yes it does!
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by shirlener88 28 Apr 2008
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clawton, isn't it fun when you find something new - then every one tells you that they already use it - why didn't they speak up and tell you? Hehehe! Me, too! Sorry! *4U
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by clawton 28 Apr 2008
I tried some type from the local Wal Mart but didn't work very well. I first saw it mentioned here on Cute but wasn't able to find it locally. I finally found a reliabe site on line that is close. It is great.
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by ruthie 29 Apr 2008
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Thanks for the tip clawton, must try that, hugs and a flower sweetie.
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by maryjo 29 Apr 2008
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An added advantage of using a temporary adhesive on t-shirt fabric is that it doesn't allow the fabric to move while stitching. T-shirt fabric has a tendency to push away from the needle and stretch out of shape while stitching. I use the adhesive or a fusible backing on all knits.
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by joaniessw 29 Apr 2008
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I need to get an adhesive and will check into getting that one for I've heard this many times. Thank you for the heads up again (especially the part of "no smell"). *4U ><>
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by mops 29 Apr 2008
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I also use 505 and as a cleaner DK5, made by the same firm. Works a treat. **4U.
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by relaxsew 29 Apr 2008
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Thanks for sharing. I will get some soon!
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by mad14kt 29 Apr 2008
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I must BUY some ;)
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by kttyhwk4 29 Apr 2008
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Like you I too think 505 is wonderful, glad you found out about it. *4U
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by jrob 29 Apr 2008
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I have been using KK2000 which is by Solvy, but it smells, so I'm going to try the 505. I have also tried HR5 and it does not hold as well as the KK2000. Thanks for the info!;)
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by jrob 29 Apr 2008
POKEYHORSE....welcome to the site. Glad you are here. Post an answer the question instead of a submit comment and we can give you FLOWERS! ;)
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by auntbaba 29 Apr 2008
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I love 505! It's great, especially for a beginner. *4U
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by sira 29 Apr 2008
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Lucky You Cute friends - under $ 20.00 !!! Here where I live ,I have to pay for a spray adhesive (recalling it is 505) 27.00€ = $42.20 !!! And it was in sale - usually it`s 37.00€ = $57.83 . Soooh... I haven`t tried it yet! That`s why I have had trouble in emroidering my works.
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by clawton 29 Apr 2008
I got a 6.2 oz can for $10.95 at AllStitch in the US.
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by booggee 29 Apr 2008
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I have tried several spray adhesives and was not happy with most of them. The 505 is one of the better ones but is too costly for me. Now all I use is glue sticks from Staples, they work great and are non toxic and washable.
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by clawton 29 Apr 2008
A new idea. May be worth a try.