If you have a stainless steel needle, you can try wetting it and the thread with water. Duct tape adhesive doesn't stick well to wet surfaces. Also, you can wipe the needle and thread with isopropyl alcohol. I personally prefer the alcohol method using 91% or higher concentration isopropyl alcohol. You need to be aware that excess alcohol can dissolve some or all of the adhesive on the tape where the needle passes thru. That being said, I agree with other posters that a self-adhesive velcro tab may be a faster and "cleaner" method for a duct tape closure. If you use isopropyl alcohol for a prolonged time, use protective gloves and a well ventilated location for your project.
ahh um i think if you buy the velcro sometimes it got a stick back and you might be able to stick it on, or maybe a wet needle? or superglue!!!!! maybe gorrilla too
Keep the tape cold?
Thats a good question :) Is the duct tape stuck to anything, or just other duct tape? Duct tape relies on a rubber-cement type adhesive. Goof-off should clean the needle occasionally.
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Best Answer 10 years ago
try putting oil on the needle and see if it will not stick on that. Are you using a sewing machine or sewing by hand?
Answer 9 years ago
I'm trying to use a machine but it looks like hand may be the answer. I can then oil it more frequently.
6 years ago
If you have a stainless steel needle, you can try wetting it and the thread with water. Duct tape adhesive doesn't stick well to wet surfaces. Also, you can wipe the needle and thread with isopropyl alcohol. I personally prefer the alcohol method using 91% or higher concentration isopropyl alcohol. You need to be aware that excess alcohol can dissolve some or all of the adhesive on the tape where the needle passes thru. That being said, I agree with other posters that a self-adhesive velcro tab may be a faster and "cleaner" method for a duct tape closure. If you use isopropyl alcohol for a prolonged time, use protective gloves and a well ventilated location for your project.
10 years ago
dont sew, tape things together
Answer 9 years ago
I have a duct tape purse/messanger bag, my daughter made. I am trying to put a velcro closer on it.
Answer 9 years ago
ahh um i think if you buy the velcro sometimes it got a stick back and you might be able to stick it on, or maybe a wet needle? or superglue!!!!! maybe gorrilla too
9 years ago
scrape off the adhesive.
10 years ago
Very Carefully......
10 years ago
Wet the needle before you sew.
10 years ago
Why do you need to sew tape, it is super sticky.
10 years ago
Keep the tape cold? Thats a good question :) Is the duct tape stuck to anything, or just other duct tape? Duct tape relies on a rubber-cement type adhesive. Goof-off should clean the needle occasionally.