How To Attach Velcro To Fabric Without Sewing
Velcro is one of the best ways to minimize your workload when you’re creating crafts. Velcro effectively works by rapidly and safely fastening items together. This enables you to both pull apart and attach the fabric.
The process of securing velcro to fabric via sewing will create a strong bond but can be labor-intensive. The process can become hectic, especially when working on larger projects. The ways to attach velcro to fabric without sewing can be hectic for a few traditional crafters. However, if you know the steps to do it correctly, you will enjoy a fruitful result.
This article will enlighten you on the steps and ways of attaching velcro to fabric without sewing. You will also get insight into the things to consider before proceeding with the steps. So, let’s dive in.
How To Attach Velcro To Fabric Without Sewing?
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When you apply velcro to fabric, you will need minimal effort, skill, and time. This will be a time-saving yet effective thing to do. The only thing you need to put effort into is knowing the best ways to apply velcro at the first chance. The methods to attach velcro to the fabric are variable, and the best method depends on your personal preference. The methods are:
Fabric-Based Tape: If you don’t want to sew and attach the velcro to your fabric, using fabric tape will be the next best thing to do. In this method, you have to follow the easy-peel and sticks technique. It enables the velcro to bond with the fabric instantaneously and requires no additional steps like gluing, sewing, or ironing. So, you have to simply cut the fabric tape to the required size, peel away the liner, and stick it to a neat and dry fabric. Then, leave the fabric to set down for 24 hours, and you’re done.
Gluing: The most popular and widely used alternative method to both fabric-based tape and sewing is gluing. Moreover, you will get a range of Velcro adhesives available on the market for the same purpose. Also, you can take things to the next level by hot-gluing if you have a glue gun.
Below are the steps to help you learn how to attach velcro to fabric without sewing most easily and effectively. So, check them all.
Step 1: Picking The Right Materials
First, you must determine the type of velcro that you need for your project. If you’re backing a pattern, you must read the specifications to know what width and color of velcro you need to buy. However, if that’s not the case, you will enjoy the liberty to choose the color and size that you prefer.
As the general rule of thumb, the smaller the fabric clothes, the thinner the surface of velcro should be. For instance, a backpack may require a 2.5cm wide Velcro strip, but a doll dress may require a Velcro strip that is 0.5cm in width. If possible, try to match the color of the fabric with the color of the Velcro strip.
Moreover, you can choose velcro with a flexible, soft, and delicate strip to ensure the best results. This is because it will be easier to stick on compared to a thick and stiff strip.
Step 2: Cutting Your Velcro Strip
First, take some sharp scissors and take the right length for cutting the velcro. So, the best way to do it is to cut the part of the hooks and use it as the guide for cutting the similar pieces attached with the loops.
If you find the pairing pieces to be hooked in together, separate them. However, you must not cut them simultaneously as you may end up cutting some rings and hooks unnecessarily. Also, it often appears to be crooked too.
For the most accurate results, use a jig. Alternatively, you can also use a ruler and a few markers. You have to think about what shape will appear to be the best depending on the final product. For instance, a square of about 2.5cm can look appealing for a bag, but a longer Velcro strip typically works better on any jacket.
So, proceed to take off each velcro and cut their seam angles. If you look at a piece properly, you will find that the rings and hooks don’t extend to the side edges. This is because the manufacturer leaves a small space on every side.
Next, cut off the corner spaces to make them angular instead of straight. This ensures a better finish for your velcro and stops it from scratching against your body skin. If you find no space on the side of your velcro, take small-pointed scissors for cutting off the rings and hooks. Do it on every side to enable the same effect.
Step 3: Positioning The Velcro
Now, remember to position the velcro with its hook side facing opposite to your skin. As the velcro is between two overlapping fabric pieces, position the soft strip to the top fabric’s bottom. In addition, position the rough velcro piece on the bottom fabric’s top. So, this will ensure the strips with hooks to be in the opposite direction to your skin.
However, you must remember not to position the velcro strip on the fabric’s edge directly. Doing so will allow the velcro strip to scratch your skin.
Also, you must attach the pre-cut velcro strips to the fabric using pins before you take off the adhesive backing. This will help you check the right position easily. For most velcro types, placing one pin in the middle of the strip is more than enough. However, if you’re working on a long strip, like a jacket, it’s best to put a pin every few inches.
Moreover, you can use masking tape strips if you find it challenging to get pins through the velcro without bending. If you want, you can cover a needle with a needle lubricant or wax. Though optional, it will make the process of inserting the needle through velcro much easier.
Step 4: Attach Your Velcro
First, remove the side of the loop from the hook side to end up having two aligning pieces. If you’re done separating, you have to position the hook side along one side of the garment’s opening while keeping the hooks faced up.
Next, remove the adhesive backing and press it gently into position after checking the correct placement. Now move on to the other side. Keep the loop-sided strip on the opening’s other side. Also, ensure that the loops are down so that when the sides overlap and the clothing is closed, the two fields stay aligned.
Now, you have to remove the adhesive backing and press it gently after the right placement. If you use needles to keep the adhesive in place, then leave the needles in place. You have to precisely take off the adhesive backing until it gets to the needle. Once it arrives at the needle spot, gently press down the velcro that you’re working on.
Now, you can remove the needle and continue the same process for the remaining velcro strips. Finally, you’re done.
What To Keep In Mind Before Attaching Velcro To Fabric?
One of the simplest and popular ways of attaching velcro to fabric is using adhesives. So, you can apply these adhesives just like a sticker instead of sewing.
- Velcro strips are available in the market with or without integrated adhesive backing.
- You will get high-quality variants of these adhesive backings that ensure permanent attachment.
- Due to the inherent nature of adhesive usage, instead of sewing, use it solely on lightweight fabric products.
- Before you apply an adhesive Velcro to soft and delicate fabric, check how the adhesive reacts to your chosen fabric type.
- For checking, take an interior corner of the fabric garment and attach a little adhesive to it. Next, look out for any potential puckering, discoloration, fading, or dissolving of the fabric material. If none appears, go for applying the chosen adhesive.
- Also, for the best results, ensure to wash and dry the fabric garment properly before applying any adhesive.
- Moreover, ensure to adhere to the given instructions that were added with your all-in-one or adhesive Velcro solution.
- Inside the included adhesive instructions, you will find laundering instructions too, which vary from one brand to another.
- A small square of Velcro tape can change a button or a module, whereas a wide strip can be used in place of a zipper. Moreover, it can also be used to replace a seam.
Is It Important In Which Way You Attach Velcro?
Usually, the soft velcro goes well with the base material, whereas the stick side goes well with the individual pieces. If you think properly, it will make sense. Otherwise, you could’ve never used a velcro piece on a soft material surface like a felt board.
Which Velcro Side Goes On Fabric?
You have to remove the velcro brand logo from the back of the loop tape. Then, you must position the adhesive side towards the fabric. Proceed to place the fabric with fastener-side down and press the surface. You must press for at least 90 seconds and move your iron back and forth.
Crafting has always been a deep-seated passion of mine, one that has flourished and evolved over the years.
I've dedicated considerable time to both studying and practicing in the realm of fashion and sewing, amassing a wealth of experience and skills.
It brings me great joy to share these insights and experiences with you all, hoping to inspire and foster a similar passion for the art of sewing.
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