LEONISIron-on Instant Hem Tape 25mm x 10m (1 inch x 11 yds) Black [ 78006 ]

I purchased these to make it easier to hem some of my pants and other clothes. What I love about this product is that it gives the hem a very finished professional look, especially if you match the color of the fabric.Unlike heat bond tape, this product is impregnated with glue. After measuring the length needed, you’ll need to activate the glue by dropping the ribbon into a small container of water to soak a few seconds, and then squeeze out most of the water (please read the directions carefully for the exact instructions).When ironing it onto the fabric, it helps to have a spray bottle with water handy to dampen the ribbon if it gets too dry too fast. If you don’t have one, you can simply dip your fingers in water and then onto the ribbon to add a bit of moisture.Because getting good adhesion requires a very hot iron, you won’t want to use this product on delicate fabrics. It worked great, however, on all of my rayon/cotton blend slacks and jackets.After cutting the legs of the slacks a little bit longer than needed, I turned them inside out, folded the hem the desired amount and ironed it flat. Making sure I had enough ribbon to go all the way around with a little extra at the end to overlap, I placed the wet strip lengthwise along the cut edge. I mostly laid it down as I ironed instead of pinning the whole strip in place. If you do it this way, allow a bit extra in case your measurement was off.It went very smoothly and quickly. The ribbon had great adhesion. The finished look was amazing. So far I’ve used the product on several pairs of slacks, jackets and skirts. The hem is soft and pliable, not stiff in the least. It would be quite easy to add a line of stitching or two if I needed to reinforce it.Overall, this is a great product. I loved it so much, I purchased it in other colors as well.I do also use a lot of heat bond tape. It’s a very different product that requires only the application of heat to fuse it with the fabric.Though this product can be used on a raw edge, one good variation to consider would be to use narrow heat bond tape to create a narrow hem. Then fold it up again and use this product to create the final finished hem. The thing I don’t always like about heat bond is that unlike this product, it can make the hem feel a bit stiff.It’s why I recommend buying both kinds of hemming products and using them according to the type of fabric, situation and desired look and feel.

I've used this on my yoga pants, my husbands work denim jeans and all have been washed multiple times and the tape has not come off at all. This is definitely a quick and easy way to hem your pants or bottom of tops with no sewing involved

I always struggle with hem tapes; they are hard to work with, don't stay glued, and fall apart after washing. I prefer sewing instead of taping, but I was in a rush and needed a quick fix when I came across this.I used this to hem a few polyester tablecloths and it worked perfectly. When applying, make sure you dampen the hem tape as stated in the instructions (it will not work otherwise!) place the glue side down (it’s the side that has a more shiny look to it). A quick 2-3 second press of the iron and you're good to go. Wait for it to cool and dry before using. Voila.Seriously, this stuff works and it's so much easier to use compared to the tradition iron on hem tape. Since I used this for tablecloths where people tug, pull, slide and step on it often enough - I wasn't expecting it to last. It held up perfectly though and washed well with no issues. This is my newest favorite hem tape!

This worked perfectly! I'll buy more when I run out.First I tried stitch witchery because it had worked great for me in the past, but these particular pants refused to cooperate. They would not fuse properly with the stitch witchery and came completely un-hemmed after being laundered one time. So frustrating. I needed an alternative and have 5 pairs of pants I need to hem so I started to panic. Luckily I found this iron-on hem tape and decided to give it a try. I don't always sew my hems and needed a quick fix. This worked out very well.There are directions in Japanese but there are also directions in English. You have to know what your clothing or fabric is made of because cotton is treated differently than synthetics. You wet the iron-on tape before you apply it over the area you want hemmed, which is different than other heat fusion products I have used. This iron-on tape has narrow strips or threads of material that fuses to fabric and it's located on just ONE SIDE only. You have to pay attention to make sure you lay it onto your seam/hem areas with the adhesive side down. I almost ironed it adhesive side up, so heads up there is a little learning curve with this stuff.The added bonus: this covers area where the fabric being folded under and the actual pant leg meet. It's covers the hemmed area so you're not going to get your toe hung up on a hem seam. It looks nice, too.A big plus is this comes in a variety of colors so you can match your clothing or fabrics. There are step by step instructions with illustrations included so you should be able to use this product fairly easily. I apologize for typos and brain f@rts, I have laundress & seamstress-related insomnia.

Great alternative to a professional alterations. Easy to use. Measure and cut, then press with a hot iron. Make sure you are pressing, not running back and forth. Hopefully, it stays on place and hold the hem. Will update once it washed.

My grandmother was a seamstress yet somehow my mother and I are barely able to thread a needle let alone make a stitch. I thought this was a perfect solution to my dilemma when my son's pants required hemming. I followed directions carefully. First attempt didn't work because I used steam on the iron. No worries, I had more! I thought my 2nd attempt was better. Not perfect but better. My son wore the pants and came back at the end of the day and said " here I have something for you" and handed me my hard work which came off less than an hour after applied. So I decided to "sew them myself". Ended up cutting them too short. Stitching was awful. Hands all cramped up, But my shoddy job held up better than this waste of money.

Used correctly this tape works well and is better than wonder web.Fold over your 'raw hem' - no double fold. Wet the tape and place 'over' the hem. The tape must be very wet. Be sure to apply the tape shiny side down, matt side facing you, press with iron. Allow the tape to cool before testing the adherence.Happy with purchase.

Perfect for putting over a cut hem to stop it fraying. Adheres well, very easy to use, no more sewing or expensive tailoring.

I was disappointed with it my husbands trousers didn't work I ended up sowing them

A very useful addition to my work box, works well and easy to use

Would not buy again did not work