I was sent this product, and agreed to do a review on it, a number of weeks ago. I have been so busy with the new job and trying to make baby quilts so my soon to be grand daughter has one for every day of the week (kind of kidding here), that I have waited shamefully long to do the review.
Any way, the product is called Lapel Stick, and resembles a glue stick in most every way. The difference between this product and the glue sticks you can buy at stationary stores is that it is meant to be used with fabrics.
I think it would be a great product for hand applique. I have not tried it myself, but imagine that it would be very handy for sticking small pieces in place while you stitch around them by hand. I did try to use it for machine applique, but used too much product and ended up making my sewing machine needle all gunky. I think if I had not secured my applique piece all the way to the edges, I would have had better success.
Back in the day when I was a preschool and kindergarten teacher, I used to make tons of felt puppets and flannel board stories, and I bet this product would have been ideal for those sorts of projects. Wish I had had something like it back then! It would be terrific for all sorts of fabric crafts.
The product is advertised as being useful for making shirt collars lie down in place, tacking up hems that are unravelling and even stopping runs in nylon hose. Here is how I experimented with it.
This has to be one of the most annoying situations on earth. The flap pocket that won't lie down flat. We girls do not need any additional attention paid to our back sides, and those stubbon pocket flaps that stick up are a real problem. I used the handy Lapel Stick, and voila, no more flippy flap issues.
That isn't going anywhere. And the glue will wash out when the garment is laundered.
I am looking forward to using the Lapel Stick the next time I have a hem that is beginning to come out. Nothing worse than putting on a pair of slacks when you are in a rush to get to work, and finding the hem on one leg is coming down. Just slap on a bit of Lapel Stick and go on to work. No more droopy hem. You can do your repairs when you have the time.
I have three of these sticks to give away. If you would like to try one, leave a comment and I will announce the three winners tomorrow.
What a handy product to have at home and at work. I'd love to win this!
Hope your new job is going well and that you enjoy all there is about it.
When will you move?
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | May 10, 2011 at 05:35 AM
I've heard great things about this product and would love to win onw :) Thanks!
Posted by: Debbie S | May 10, 2011 at 05:47 AM
Cool! Thanks for the chance to win! :) I'm doing a really involved applique quilt right now, in fact. AND...I have this cute pair of linen pants with pockets that do exactly that, PLUS the inside of the pocket bubbles up. So when my shirt falls over the pockets, I look like I'm carrying eggs in my back pockets. Not a nice look for a bum.
Posted by: Deitra Mixer | May 10, 2011 at 06:04 AM
bra straps!! Could it possibly keep my bra strap on my shoulder where it belongs. I really do get sooooo tired of snatching the strap from my arm and shoving it back where it belongs. I would love to try this product and see if it solves my problem. Thanks!
Posted by: Peggy Barcelona | May 10, 2011 at 06:08 AM
What a great product! My father in law needs this for the flap on his bib overalls!
Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Christina D | May 10, 2011 at 06:20 AM
I would so love to try one! I'd probably use it mostly for quilting. There are a couple of shirts I probably use it on too because I currently use safety pins to make sure I do not expose myself as I like to be completely covered up. LOL. Thanks for a chance to win. :-)
Posted by: Lee Ann L. | May 10, 2011 at 06:22 AM
I have been wanting to try one of these! It looks so much better than the glue I currently use but it isn't available locally.
Thank you!
Posted by: Yvette | May 10, 2011 at 06:28 AM
Wow! What a great product! I could certainly use one of these for my many craft projects.
thank you for the chance!
Pam
Posted by: Pam | May 10, 2011 at 06:54 AM
What a wonderful product ! I can think of alot of ways to use this ! Thanks for the give away
Posted by: Sue | May 10, 2011 at 06:59 AM
This looks interesting. I've been doing more applique lately and this would definitely come in handy.
Posted by: belva | May 10, 2011 at 07:01 AM
Super handy and would love to have the chance to win one. Thanks!!
Posted by: Jen | May 10, 2011 at 07:06 AM
Oh what a great product. I can think of several applications to try it on. Thanks Nicole!
Posted by: Wendy T. | May 10, 2011 at 07:07 AM
This would be great for a holding the hem in place when using a serger.
Posted by: Dianne | May 10, 2011 at 07:08 AM
Great information on a product I was not aware of! I would love to try this. Would work well for my husband maybe as he has a tad bit of trouble keeping his applique in place! Big fingers and small pins do not go well together!!! And, I think a quilt for every day of the week is a great idea. Why stop there?? You could make one for every Holiday too! Spoil that child - that's why God made Grandmas.
Posted by: Marianne | May 10, 2011 at 07:46 AM
Sounds like this is something that every women should carry in their purse for on the go repairs. I'd love to win one. And thanks for the chance.
Posted by: SuperMom | May 10, 2011 at 07:48 AM
this would be a great product for the confetti quilts I make with elementary school classes. and the promise of no more gummed up needles? so looking forward to this. thank you for sharing Lapel Stick!
Posted by: Karee | May 10, 2011 at 07:49 AM
Looks like a great product. I currently have pocket flaps safety pinned on my favorite jeans. Wish I'd had this when I was in charge of HS band uniforms! I have sewn many buttons, snaps and hems while sitting in a football stadium.
Posted by: Betty | May 10, 2011 at 08:06 AM
I've heard many good things about this product, and would love to give it a try!
Posted by: Kate | May 10, 2011 at 08:11 AM
What a great product! I, too, have pocket flaps that will not lay flat.
Posted by: Annette | May 10, 2011 at 08:16 AM
Is it really any different from a glue stick?
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | May 10, 2011 at 08:19 AM
I haven't heard of this product but would love to give it a try. Wore nylons the other day with a run in it from my puppy Ranger. Would have loved to try it for that! Thanks for the opportunity to participate in a fun give-a-way. I would also like to try it for applique - sounds interesting!
Laura T
Posted by: Laura Tawney | May 10, 2011 at 08:21 AM
Would love the chance to try one for myself.
Posted by: Irma M | May 10, 2011 at 08:24 AM
It looks like something that would come in handy! Please enter me in the draw!
Posted by: Ruth | May 10, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Looks like a great product! I'd love to win and give it a try.
Posted by: Laura | May 10, 2011 at 08:31 AM
I hate flap pockets "smiling" like that--would love to try the lapel stick.
How's the new job learning curve going?
Posted by: AnnieO | May 10, 2011 at 08:48 AM