What kind of glue...

[jimmy the lid]

Is preferable and safe to use to glue a liner back into a lid?

Cheers,
JtL

 

[indycop]

I was just wondering that myself!

 

[cooncatbob]

I use double-faced tape available at fabric stores like JoAnn's. 6-1 inch strips spaced out just above the sweat band inside the hat.
Bob.

 

[Rick Blaine]

In the vintage lids I have w/ a taped in liner, it appears they used something akin to acid free linen tape of the sort you can buy @ an Art Supply store.

 

[EricH]

ARRHHHGGHHH! Glue NO NO NO. The only and best way to put a liner back in a hat is to baste the liner back in with thread as was done on vintage hats. (Even if the liner was originally glued in) The stitch goes through the felt without damaging it and the thread is easily removed when the hat needs to be cleaned. It only takes a minute or two. A good needle and thread is all you need. Lift the sweat on a good vintage hat and you will quickly get the idea. Perhaps some of the other Loungers have a good picture to post.

Eric

 

[J.T.Marcus]

I personally don't like to glue, or sew, the liner in. Properly positioned, and with a good fit, the sweatband will usually hold the liner in place. If not, then one tack stitch in the problem area will do the trick. However, if you want to be absolutely sure (or absolutely authentic), then EricH has the right idea.

 

[Dinerman]

It wasn't uncommon for vintage hats to have taped in liners. If you don't want to risk sewing, try what Rick Blaine suggested.

 

[besdor]

Today ,with the exception of one company that I know of , all hats have their liners glued in. This is done with a glue gun. Now some glues are better than others . Hatco does a much better job than Borsalino as their linnigs will fall out on a warm summer day. We will use Elmers glue to put a lining back in a hat but only put the glue where it will sit tacked under the leather. Most glues will show through a white lining so the lining is black a little glue is not bad.
The best way is to sew in a lining but that takes a steady hand and a good eye.



Steven
www.bencrafthats.com

 

[nulty]

I've used Elmer's glue..no big deal...just a few well placed little spots and good to go.....

If I could use a needle and thread I would use a needle and thread.....

 

[jimmy the lid]

If I could use a needle and thread I would use a needle and thread.....

I hear ya, Nulty -- Betsy Ross, I'm not...

Thanks for all the feedback Gents. On the hat in question, I replaced the liner without using glue at all, and it actually seems to be doing just fine. Good to know what my options are, though.

Cheers,
JtL

 

[nulty]

I envy guys that can sew.. One of my sons just recently did the window treatments ( e.g frilly things that hang over the curtains :eusa_doh: ) and the pillow cases for his new baby's nursery..All from leftover fabric..

For comparison he had recently finished restoring an early 1970's vintage 125 Yamaha road bike and was in need of a new project. He is also an extremely well trained Police Officer......

His Mother taught him to sew when he was 7 and has always had the knack.

Me If I can't glue it I throw it away.....:eusa_clap

One time I was so desperate to put a ribbon back on a hat I glued it back on ..what an ugly mess that was....

I'm glad your liner went back in without resorting to more desperate means Jimmy......