Washcloth Crafts, Using a Fabric Adhesive on TerryGami Critters and Favors

Washcloth Firecracker Party Favor Box

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I have been toying with the idea of using fabric adhesive to prevent fraying, when making critters or decorating the TerryGami favors.  For example, the stripes on the Firecracker could be strips of terrycloth, instead of felt.  The Firecracker may have a bit of an arty flair, if you just let the stripes fray, but if you would prefer that the stripes didn’t fray, you may want to use a fabric adhesive.  Beware, though, fabric adhesives can be both toxic and flammable in liquid form.   So I would say, using it around children should be avoided.  However, one company says that once the fabric adhesive for fraying is dried, it is non-toxic and non-flammable. There are also fabric glues that are both non-toxic and non-flammable  Apply it with a cotton swab or tooth picks. So, if you want to use it on the fabric, make sure it is dry before you give the item to children. I would still not give the item to babies or toddlers who put things in their mouths, just to be on the safe side. 

 If you make the terrycloth stripes for the Firecracker, cut the strips 1 inch or 3/4^th of an inch wide, and then fold the edges over.  Use fabric adhesive instead of sewing edges down.  You may want to do this especially if you have a lot of Firecracker Party Favor Boxes to make.

Also, craft stores have glitter foam board letters, if you want to put names or initials on the favor boxes.  So, if you are using the glitter foam board red, white and blue stars, you may be able to find letters to match.  You can also cut the stars and stripes out of felt.  There are glitter felt squares now, too!

Happy Crafting!

~Terry