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Interesting Product and Give Away

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I was sent this product, and agreed to do a review on it, a number of weeks ago.  I have been so busy with the new job and trying to make baby quilts so my soon to be grand daughter has one for every day of the week (kind of kidding here), that I have waited shamefully long to do the review.

Any way, the product is called Lapel Stick, and resembles a glue stick in most every way.  The difference between this product and the glue sticks you can buy at stationary stores is that it is meant to be used with fabrics. 

I think it would be a great product for hand applique.  I have not tried it myself, but imagine that it would be very handy for sticking small pieces in place while you stitch around them by hand.  I did try to use it for machine applique, but used too much product and ended up making my sewing machine needle all gunky.  I think if I had not secured my applique piece all the way to the edges, I would have had better success.

Back in the day when I was a preschool and kindergarten teacher, I used to make tons of felt puppets and flannel board stories, and I bet this product would have been ideal for those sorts of projects.  Wish I had had something like it back then!   It would be terrific for all sorts of fabric crafts.

The product is advertised as being useful for making shirt collars lie down in place, tacking up hems that are unravelling and even stopping runs in nylon hose.  Here is how I experimented with it.

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This has to be one of the most annoying situations on earth.  The flap pocket that won't lie down flat.  We girls do not need any additional attention paid to our back sides, and those stubbon pocket flaps that stick up are a real problem.  I used the handy Lapel Stick, and voila, no more flippy flap issues.

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That isn't going anywhere.  And the glue will wash out when the garment is laundered.

I am looking forward to using the Lapel Stick the next time I have a hem that is beginning to come out.  Nothing worse than putting on a pair of slacks when you are in a rush to get to work, and finding the hem on one leg is coming down.  Just slap on a bit of Lapel Stick and go on to work.  No more droopy hem.  You can do your repairs when you have the time.

I have three of these sticks to give away.  If you would like to try one, leave a comment and I will announce the three winners tomorrow.

128 responses to “Interesting Product and Give Away”

  1. What a handy product to have at home and at work. I’d love to win this!
    Hope your new job is going well and that you enjoy all there is about it.
    When will you move?
    Hugs!

  2. What a handy product to have at home and at work. I’d love to win this!
    Hope your new job is going well and that you enjoy all there is about it.
    When will you move?
    Hugs!

  3. I’ve heard great things about this product and would love to win onw 🙂 Thanks!

  4. I’ve heard great things about this product and would love to win onw 🙂 Thanks!

  5. Cool! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂 I’m doing a really involved applique quilt right now, in fact. AND…I have this cute pair of linen pants with pockets that do exactly that, PLUS the inside of the pocket bubbles up. So when my shirt falls over the pockets, I look like I’m carrying eggs in my back pockets. Not a nice look for a bum.

  6. Cool! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂 I’m doing a really involved applique quilt right now, in fact. AND…I have this cute pair of linen pants with pockets that do exactly that, PLUS the inside of the pocket bubbles up. So when my shirt falls over the pockets, I look like I’m carrying eggs in my back pockets. Not a nice look for a bum.

  7. bra straps!! Could it possibly keep my bra strap on my shoulder where it belongs. I really do get sooooo tired of snatching the strap from my arm and shoving it back where it belongs. I would love to try this product and see if it solves my problem. Thanks!

  8. bra straps!! Could it possibly keep my bra strap on my shoulder where it belongs. I really do get sooooo tired of snatching the strap from my arm and shoving it back where it belongs. I would love to try this product and see if it solves my problem. Thanks!

  9. What a great product! My father in law needs this for the flap on his bib overalls!
    Thank you for sharing.

  10. What a great product! My father in law needs this for the flap on his bib overalls!
    Thank you for sharing.

  11. I would so love to try one! I’d probably use it mostly for quilting. There are a couple of shirts I probably use it on too because I currently use safety pins to make sure I do not expose myself as I like to be completely covered up. LOL. Thanks for a chance to win. 🙂

  12. I would so love to try one! I’d probably use it mostly for quilting. There are a couple of shirts I probably use it on too because I currently use safety pins to make sure I do not expose myself as I like to be completely covered up. LOL. Thanks for a chance to win. 🙂

  13. I have been wanting to try one of these! It looks so much better than the glue I currently use but it isn’t available locally.
    Thank you!

  14. I have been wanting to try one of these! It looks so much better than the glue I currently use but it isn’t available locally.
    Thank you!

  15. Wow! What a great product! I could certainly use one of these for my many craft projects.
    thank you for the chance!
    Pam

  16. Wow! What a great product! I could certainly use one of these for my many craft projects.
    thank you for the chance!
    Pam

  19. This looks interesting. I’ve been doing more applique lately and this would definitely come in handy.

  20. This looks interesting. I’ve been doing more applique lately and this would definitely come in handy.

  23. Oh what a great product. I can think of several applications to try it on. Thanks Nicole!

  24. Oh what a great product. I can think of several applications to try it on. Thanks Nicole!

  27. Great information on a product I was not aware of! I would love to try this. Would work well for my husband maybe as he has a tad bit of trouble keeping his applique in place! Big fingers and small pins do not go well together!!! And, I think a quilt for every day of the week is a great idea. Why stop there?? You could make one for every Holiday too! Spoil that child – that’s why God made Grandmas.

  28. Great information on a product I was not aware of! I would love to try this. Would work well for my husband maybe as he has a tad bit of trouble keeping his applique in place! Big fingers and small pins do not go well together!!! And, I think a quilt for every day of the week is a great idea. Why stop there?? You could make one for every Holiday too! Spoil that child – that’s why God made Grandmas.

  29. Sounds like this is something that every women should carry in their purse for on the go repairs. I’d love to win one. And thanks for the chance.

  30. Sounds like this is something that every women should carry in their purse for on the go repairs. I’d love to win one. And thanks for the chance.

  31. this would be a great product for the confetti quilts I make with elementary school classes. and the promise of no more gummed up needles? so looking forward to this. thank you for sharing Lapel Stick!

  32. this would be a great product for the confetti quilts I make with elementary school classes. and the promise of no more gummed up needles? so looking forward to this. thank you for sharing Lapel Stick!

  33. Looks like a great product. I currently have pocket flaps safety pinned on my favorite jeans. Wish I’d had this when I was in charge of HS band uniforms! I have sewn many buttons, snaps and hems while sitting in a football stadium.

  34. Looks like a great product. I currently have pocket flaps safety pinned on my favorite jeans. Wish I’d had this when I was in charge of HS band uniforms! I have sewn many buttons, snaps and hems while sitting in a football stadium.

  35. I’ve heard many good things about this product, and would love to give it a try!

  36. I’ve heard many good things about this product, and would love to give it a try!

  41. I haven’t heard of this product but would love to give it a try. Wore nylons the other day with a run in it from my puppy Ranger. Would have loved to try it for that! Thanks for the opportunity to participate in a fun give-a-way. I would also like to try it for applique – sounds interesting!
    Laura T

  42. I haven’t heard of this product but would love to give it a try. Wore nylons the other day with a run in it from my puppy Ranger. Would have loved to try it for that! Thanks for the opportunity to participate in a fun give-a-way. I would also like to try it for applique – sounds interesting!
    Laura T

  49. I hate flap pockets “smiling” like that–would love to try the lapel stick.
    How’s the new job learning curve going?

  50. I hate flap pockets “smiling” like that–would love to try the lapel stick.
    How’s the new job learning curve going?

  51. Sounds like a great product, Nicole! I wish I’d had it yesterday when I was using my Roxanne’s to baste down a ton of rick rack on a project! I think one swipe of the stick would have done the trick!
    Cheers!

  52. Sounds like a great product, Nicole! I wish I’d had it yesterday when I was using my Roxanne’s to baste down a ton of rick rack on a project! I think one swipe of the stick would have done the trick!
    Cheers!

  55. I would really like to try this. I have been looking for it around here, but haven’t found it yet. I can think of alot of things to use it for. I thought about using it for tags on tops or dresses that always want to stick out.

  56. I would really like to try this. I have been looking for it around here, but haven’t found it yet. I can think of alot of things to use it for. I thought about using it for tags on tops or dresses that always want to stick out.

  57. I’m vertically challenged, and all my pants/jeans are always too long. I hesitate to hem them because they often tend to shorten up as they are washed. This could be the perfect solution! Thanks for the opportunity to win a stick!

  58. I’m vertically challenged, and all my pants/jeans are always too long. I hesitate to hem them because they often tend to shorten up as they are washed. This could be the perfect solution! Thanks for the opportunity to win a stick!

  59. woo hoo! I used to iron those flaps down in a vain attempt to make them behave! Never would I have thought to stick them down! Excellent idea. I have a blouse that needs help with the collars staying put….

  60. woo hoo! I used to iron those flaps down in a vain attempt to make them behave! Never would I have thought to stick them down! Excellent idea. I have a blouse that needs help with the collars staying put….

  61. I do heaps of hand appliqué and would love to give this a go. Thanks for the opportunity.
    P.S. I’m so enjoying seeing your baby quilts.

  62. I do heaps of hand appliqué and would love to give this a go. Thanks for the opportunity.
    P.S. I’m so enjoying seeing your baby quilts.

  65. I’ve been seeing this stick appear in blogland…where can I find one for purchase in case I don’t win one? I want to try it. I was think that not only did it help for your jean pocket but using it for collars that don’t always want to behave either!

  66. I’ve been seeing this stick appear in blogland…where can I find one for purchase in case I don’t win one? I want to try it. I was think that not only did it help for your jean pocket but using it for collars that don’t always want to behave either!

  69. Hmmm..I might have to give this a try…I have those flappy issues with my work pants. Thanks for reviewing!

  70. Hmmm..I might have to give this a try…I have those flappy issues with my work pants. Thanks for reviewing!

  73. I would find it very useful. I do applique, have obstinent pocket flaps which no amount of pressing seems to help and would be easy to carry for those wardrobe malfunctions when you are out and about!

  74. I would find it very useful. I do applique, have obstinent pocket flaps which no amount of pressing seems to help and would be easy to carry for those wardrobe malfunctions when you are out and about!

  77. Oh, wow! That pocket flap thing, I has it 🙂 On several pairs of pants, no less. Would love to win!

  78. Oh, wow! That pocket flap thing, I has it 🙂 On several pairs of pants, no less. Would love to win!

  79. Yes, please! I would love to have one for trying out. I’m also thinking of it as a “third hand”…when you need to hold two things down and use the other hand to do whatever. Pretty cool. Thanks.

  80. Yes, please! I would love to have one for trying out. I’m also thinking of it as a “third hand”…when you need to hold two things down and use the other hand to do whatever. Pretty cool. Thanks.

  81. I think that it would be great to add bling to an outfit and then take it off for the wash.

  82. I think that it would be great to add bling to an outfit and then take it off for the wash.

  85. Wow – will it work on those stupid chest pocket flaps the same way? I hate how you can’t even iron some of those flat! I’d love to give it a try!

  86. Wow – will it work on those stupid chest pocket flaps the same way? I hate how you can’t even iron some of those flat! I’d love to give it a try!

  89. this might come in handy for my daughters dance costume emergency repairs. As well I want to learn to do hand applique and heard it helps

  90. this might come in handy for my daughters dance costume emergency repairs. As well I want to learn to do hand applique and heard it helps

  91. I’m interested in trying one of these sticks. College kids might be interested in these for those quick mend jobs (think borrowing your taller roommate’s dress – you can put a temporary hem in it, wash it after wearing, and it’s back to the right length for her…)

  92. I’m interested in trying one of these sticks. College kids might be interested in these for those quick mend jobs (think borrowing your taller roommate’s dress – you can put a temporary hem in it, wash it after wearing, and it’s back to the right length for her…)

  93. I’d love to try this fabric glue stick! I have a pair of jeans with a rear pocket flap protrusion – would love to solve this problem! I’ve considered removing the flaps, it bugs me so much!

  94. I’d love to try this fabric glue stick! I have a pair of jeans with a rear pocket flap protrusion – would love to solve this problem! I’ve considered removing the flaps, it bugs me so much!

  95. I would love to try one. It looks like a very handy product. Count me in.

  96. I would love to try one. It looks like a very handy product. Count me in.

  97. I just bought two pairs of shorts with these kind of pockets, because they fit, which I thought was worth the annoying pocket flaps, but I was still wondering what I could do about it. This is it 🙂 Thanks for the chance!

  98. I just bought two pairs of shorts with these kind of pockets, because they fit, which I thought was worth the annoying pocket flaps, but I was still wondering what I could do about it. This is it 🙂 Thanks for the chance!

  99. I would love to try this new product. I’m always on the lookout for new gadgets and products to help me with my applique and quilting. Thank you for offering it as a give-away. Michele

  100. I would love to try this new product. I’m always on the lookout for new gadgets and products to help me with my applique and quilting. Thank you for offering it as a give-away. Michele

  101. Thanks for the chance to win, I avoid applique using glue because it makes such a mess. I’d love to give this a try.

  102. Thanks for the chance to win, I avoid applique using glue because it makes such a mess. I’d love to give this a try.

  103. How Cool! I’ve been seeing these advertised on the web, but have yet to see them in stores. Would love to win one 🙂
    Thanks for the demo…and yes we don’t need the extra attention, unless it’s in a good way :0

  104. How Cool! I’ve been seeing these advertised on the web, but have yet to see them in stores. Would love to win one 🙂
    Thanks for the demo…and yes we don’t need the extra attention, unless it’s in a good way :0

  105. I have a pillow that I’ve been machine appliquéing but I stopped because my circles keep bunching up! Would love to try it!

  106. I have a pillow that I’ve been machine appliquéing but I stopped because my circles keep bunching up! Would love to try it!

  107. I’d really like to try this product. I have some pants with wonky back pockets. I would also like to try this on some adjustable bra straps that just won’t stay where I put them.

  108. I’d really like to try this product. I have some pants with wonky back pockets. I would also like to try this on some adjustable bra straps that just won’t stay where I put them.

  109. That looks like a product I could really use.
    Would come in handy for all keeping shut those button blouses among other things.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  110. That looks like a product I could really use.
    Would come in handy for all keeping shut those button blouses among other things.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  113. I’m a high school math teacher of struggling freshman. They notice everything and want to talk about anything to avoid doing math. I’d love to have this stick for emergency repairs for me and for my young lady students who have mishaps almost daily. I could add it to my stash of bandaids and duct tape and super glue. Hopefully in a month I will have time to quilt.

  114. I’m a high school math teacher of struggling freshman. They notice everything and want to talk about anything to avoid doing math. I’d love to have this stick for emergency repairs for me and for my young lady students who have mishaps almost daily. I could add it to my stash of bandaids and duct tape and super glue. Hopefully in a month I will have time to quilt.

  117. I’d like to try this on applique and my husband’s collars that pop up as we are going out the door to church.

  118. I’d like to try this on applique and my husband’s collars that pop up as we are going out the door to church.

  119. I just spent time yesterday using tap water to wet down my pocket tops on my blouse. I love my blouse, but the fly away pockets tops are really annoying. I’d love to win a lapel stick!

  120. I just spent time yesterday using tap water to wet down my pocket tops on my blouse. I love my blouse, but the fly away pockets tops are really annoying. I’d love to win a lapel stick!