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by airyfairy 29 Sep 2012 ( edited Sep 30'12 01:47 )
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My suitcase got torn when travelling on local airline. Have covered the tear with a design sewn on tulle and iron on cutaway and then stuck on with contact adhesive. I am just hoping that it stays in place. Sarah.

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by darenluan 29 Sep 2012
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Super idea! The flower has a perfect combination. Thanks for sharing.
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you for your comment.
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by terriweistra 29 Sep 2012
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Works very well and the colour is great :) :) I
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you Terri.
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by spendlove 29 Sep 2012
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Classy!
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you Sue
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by oaro 29 Sep 2012
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looks great and easy to find your suitcase
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you.
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by jerrib 29 Sep 2012
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Looks great. If it doesn't stick and you have gorilla glue available, try it, just don't put alot of glue on as it expands. My GS wanted his name put on his baseball glove, like how was I going to hoop a glove, but Grandma didn't want to disappoint him. I embroidered his name on a piece of leather I had, cut it out and used the gorilla glue. So far so good, he hasn't called to say it came off. Again just be careful as to how much you use. Test first if anyone tries this glue. Its amazing.
Hugs Jerri
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by katydid 29 Sep 2012
I have heard of Gorilla Snot, Is that the same?
by ansalu 29 Sep 2012
Is this a hot mekt glue gun? Never heard of this here in Germany.
Greetings, Bettina
by jerrib 29 Sep 2012
I am not sure Katy. I buy mine at Home Depot, Walmart etc.
Even Safeway has it. I live in Canada, but if your in the States, it shouldn't be hard to find.
by jerrib 29 Sep 2012
Hi Bettina: No it isn't a hot melt glue. If you Google Gorilla Glue, it should come up. I have a picture, I will put in Projects so you can see it.
by jerrib 30 Sep 2012
I added a picture of the different ones. It is in projects.
by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Wish we had that glue here - thank you Jerri
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by bumblebee 29 Sep 2012
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Looks good like it was always there
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you.
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by katydid 29 Sep 2012
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I'll bet your hubby won't carry this bag anymore!! Maybe you will start a whole new trend to identify ones luggage. I remember seeing a design on someones site called luggage tags. One said "This is Not Your Bag". Loved it. You could use the same flower design to make a matching luggage tag. Kay
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you Kay.
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by snowbird42 29 Sep 2012
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what a great idea not only to cover defect but wilth all the bags on the conveyor belt yours will stand out eaisly...soozie
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you Soozie.
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by noah 29 Sep 2012
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Have no idea but it looks nice hugs
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you for looking Carolyn.
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by 02kar 29 Sep 2012
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I think you have started a new trend. I love it! Let us know how well the glue works.
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Will do Karen.
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by ansalu 29 Sep 2012
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Looks like it has always been there ;o) Good to be a crafty person and be able to save your stuff *lol*
Greetings, Bettina
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you Bettina, although I have a feeling that it will not last. Sarah.
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by clawton 29 Sep 2012
+7
Looks like it belongs there!
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you.
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by loosie 29 Sep 2012
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Cleaver lady, looks great :)
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you.
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by gerryvb 29 Sep 2012
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great found, and now you can recognize yout suitcase easily too!
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Had not thought of that - thank you Gerry.
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by rsehorse 29 Sep 2012
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I think it's a very good idea. Not to mention how attractive it is. It is also easy to identify. Susan
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you Susan.
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by shirley124 29 Sep 2012
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It just looks like it should be there. Great work. Shirley
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you Shirley.
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by highlandermom 29 Sep 2012
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Looks great, sounds like a good hold.
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
I hope it will last.
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by lflanders 30 Sep 2012
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Great fix! It looks like it was personalized with YOUR TOUCH! Actually, if you had not told us it was torn, I would have thought it was purchased with the design.
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you.
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by capoodle 30 Sep 2012
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Beautiful way to save the luggage. I'd almost be tempted to put a few hand stitches as it could get rubbed off the way they handle luggage.
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Great idea Anita - thank you.
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by lidiad 30 Sep 2012
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Love it, that's a great idea! Love the color of your suitcase, too.

Hugs, Lidia
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by airyfairy 30 Sep 2012
Thank you Lidia - I also love the colour.