How to sew on sticky-back velcro

Stick on when put on any kind of fabric material is not going to stay on it. Minute fibers/fuzz comes off the fabric that causes it to lose its stickiness. If putting on fabric, sew-on Velcro is almost always the best choice.

You can try lubricating needle every 2 or 3 times of putting needle thru the Velcro to make little easier to sew on, but it's not going to be a quick or easy task getting the needle thru the Velcro glue on its backing. I'm sorry but this is just not an easy fix to do. Personally, I'd replace it with sew-on Velcro & save fingers, time, & frustration.

Hi Connie. I use sew on Velcro for many projects and found that zigzagging around both pieces produces a strong hold

Try using E6000 adhesive. I used it to seal a seam after stuffing two double sided placemats for throw pillows. Has held up well. Just push down on the velcro so the glue gets into the fibers.

Thanks, I forgot I had some.

Connie, I've tried using the sticky back before and you can't even get the needle through it. Best option is to buy the regular sew on velcro.

Heat will cause the glue to not hold as well, just like if you put it in a clothes dryer after washing, heat from the dryer will tend to or hasten its turning loose. Same applies should it be taken off or even worn for long period of time in which the dun bears down on it. Keep it cool & it will likely stay a little longer but unfortunately not likely very long. I'm sorry but that's just the nature of the product.

Here's one more tip you might find helpful. Tack the corners with fishing line rather than thread as it will not stick as easily. The needle will continue to stick but applying cooking spray with fingers along as you go will help.