How to remove unwanted permanent fabric glue

Question

Help! I've ruined the quilt I'm making! The Mickey Mouse appliques looked a little frayed so I had a not so bright idea to finish the edges with baby rickrack. The glue I used to hold it in place before sewing had seeped out and has ruined this otherwise adorable quilt. I'm just sick!

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Try rubbing a little goo gone on the area. Blot with a white paper towel.

Ann2532925 · Answer

silicone spray is very good to remove glue, won't ruin fabric, good luck

DG · Answer

ICE cube

Lindy · Answer

What kind of glue is it?  Hot glue, Super Glue?  School (Elmers) Glue?  All have remedy, but need to know which to apply.

Reggie · Answer

Try heating the glue with a hair dryer.some glue will soften enough to scrape off when it is heated.

William · Answer

Choose one: Goo Gone or Acetone Nail Polish Remover. Moisten a qtip with the product. Allow the product to sit on the glue and soften it. Once soft, scrape away as much of the glue as possible with a spoon or dull knife. Repeat the above steps until all of the glue has been loosened and removed. After the glue is removed, blot with a clean cloth dampened with clean water to rinse. Be sure to remove all of the cleaning products completely. Any residue left behind will create a sticky surface which will collect dirt.

Pamela Robertson Pullmann · Answer

Have you tried heating it?  I would use a hair dryer and see if you could heat it up enough to pull it off. Good luck.

Ann2532925 · Answer

i got my silicone spray at the hardware store,

Nancy J · Answer

I would try some 91%  isopropol alcohol, I use it to soak dried on glue  and paint from my brushes, I use it to remove dried hot glue and also to remove super glue and silicone glue from my fingers and it won't harm the fabric

Janice Peterson · Answer

contact the glue manufacturer and ask them how to remove it?  there is usually contact information on the packaging.

Roe · Answer

While it looks like excess fabric glue, several of the above recommendations may not be good options...As you can see, there are several of us out here who have either experienced a similar problem and/or have solutions to correct the issue; And we would love to help you.  However, the type of glue you used makes a big difference in how and what to use to remove the excess without ruining your otherwise beautiful project (or give it a leftover nasty odor).   Just sayin'  we need more info...   :)

Jan piner · Answer

Thank you everyone who gave me suggestions. What a great group!
I was able to remove the majority of the glue with 100% acetone. I'm still working on it. I'm so sick to death of this quilt that I contacted MaggiesCastle on Etsy and she is custom making Mickey Mouse heads that are 1' larger all around to cover the nightmare. I just don't have the heart to make them again. The chemicals I've tried  along with infinite washings have faded the patterns. That being said I suppose we can call it an heirloom 😂 with a dose of patina. Jan

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