Clear Elmer's Washable Glue
 

Another thread was talking about clear Elmer's glue. I was at the office supply store and decided to buy some and try it out. Last weekend I took 2 pieces of scrap fabric and glued them together with the Elmer's washable clear glue. I let it dry and then washed it. All of the glue washed out with no stain or residue. I haven't used it to sandwich a quilt yet, but it appears that it works just like the white Elmer's washable glue. Just thought I'd let everyone know.

Wow that was super thoughtful of you to test it and do a little write up for us. I have only used the white and the purple that dries clear. The purple is mostly in glue stick form but I did have a tiny bottle of it too. I also had the same results you did with the purple that dries clear. Washed out completely with no residue or staining. Usually at back to school time you can find the huge jugs of the white washable school glue at Walmart.

thanks, Patrice, for sharing the testing

The only difference I found between the clear and white washable glue was the price. In our area the clear is more expensive.

That is very good to know, Patrice.

I've been using washable Elmer's spray glue for years. For a child's quilt 45 inches to 54. I am making drag arounds for Christmas right now. I have 12 done and 8 more to go. My problem is Elmer's has a chemical smell to it, you need to wash them when done, and use a good fabric softener. I mark the top first with pencil for quilting.
I lay out the backing and the batting about an inch or two larger than the front, lay the top on, fold it back half way and spray. Turn it around and do the other side the same way. I flip it over and do the same with the back. I also pin in a few places. Since I've marked it first I know where Not to pin. For the binding I use 3 inch strips. I sew the binding onto the back. From the front I fold the binding in half, to the edge of the quilt, fold it over to the sewn line and pin for now. I do pin all four corners. When sewing the front down, I have a 6 inch needle that I use as a stiletto. I hold the big needle on the top where I want the seam and set it down on the bottom thread seam, sew aiming for the needle point. lol clear as mud huh. If I do it right I have the top thread sewn right on top of the bottom seam. I remember, 20 years ago I would go to the Automotive dept. and buy the spray glue for 3.98. They used it for spraying the overhead material to the roof of the cars. Anyway, I wouldn't do without it now.

Syl, do you make the spray from diluted Elmers, or is there a commercial product from Elmers?
Thanks, Sharon

Elmer's Glue
 

Walmart carries two sizes, small and large. The small can will spray 54 x 54, maybe a touch left over.
I also use the washable glue sticks for problems areas and embroidery.

Thank you for sharing your clear glue results Patrice.

I don't understand why you would want to spend more money on clear, when the regular is no problem because it dries clear and it all washes out.