The Best Fabric Glues for Patches and Patchwork DIYs
Are you loving the patches and patchwork trend as much as we are? It's such an easy way to personalize fabric items with color and texture! (Bonus: it's also a stylish way to cover stains and tears in your clothes.) And thanks to Aleene's Fabric Glues, you don't have to know how to sew to patch up your fabrics. Check out these glue products we've found to be the best fabric glues for patches and get started on your patchwork projects today!
Stretchable fabric needs a glue that can stay flexible and move with the fabric.
Aleene's Flexible Stretchable is your go-to fabric glue for patches on loungewear, dance wear and more. It's permanent, washable, and seriously stretchy!
Need to patch up something leather? Then you'll need Aleene's Leather & Suede Glue! It won't soak through or stain leathers, and dries clear and flexible. Use it to repair your leathers or decorate them with fun patches!
Don't let your patchwork fall apart because you used the wrong fabric adhesive! Aleene's Fabric Fusion is perfect for customizing tote bags and other fabrics with patches and trims. It dries permanent, washable and flexible to keep up with life on the go!
How about a fabric glue for patches that's direct and to the point? Aleene's OK To Wash-It says it all in the name! Use this permanent glue to add patchwork, trims and other embellishments to your washable fabrics such as clothing and table linens.
Have you ever thought about creating patchwork effects with foil? Aleene's Foiling Glue actually works on a variety of surfaces, so you can get extra creative with shiny patches!
Everyone has a denim jacket. Make yours stand out with patchwork that shows off your personality! Use Aleene's Fabric Fusion to glue on colorful fabrics and patches for a custom jacket you'll want to wear everywhere. (And yes, you can wash it too.)
You can even use fabric tape to create patchwork on fabric! Aleene's Fabric Fusion Permanent Fabric Tape is double sided, easy to apply and flexible. It's perfect for those times when you don't have time to wait for glue to dry - or you just don't want to wait!
Lace patchwork is a great way to add a delicate touch to heavy fabrics like denim. But you don't want to use a fabric glue that will ruin your lace either! Your lace is in luck with Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive. It's tough enough for patching jeans, but gentle enough to use with lace. This glue is permanent, flexible and washable too!
Another fantastic fabric glue for patches is Aleene's Permanent Fabric Glue. Try making your own custom patches out of felt, then glue them onto your fabric accessories. It's a fun and easy way to take some color with you everywhere you go!
Patches are a great way to mend tears and give extra life to jeans. Make them more fun to wear with cute monster patches! (We think they're cool for grownups too.) Cut your own designs out of felt, and glue in place with Super Fabric Adhesive for a tough fabric glue for patches that can keep up with active kids.
What patchwork designs are you creating with Aleene's? Make sure to tag us on social @aleenesdiy and share with us!