elmers glue (purple)
 

Has anybody used the disappearing purple elmers washable glue,I went to walmart and that's all they had I didn't get any wasn't sure about the purple washing out or disappearing on fabric. thanks!

I have used the purple glue stick quite a bit and it has been fine. It dries clear and washed out without any problem. But I will say I use very little at a time.

This is also my experience.

I've been using the purple washable Elmer's glue on garment and quilting sewing. It works just fine. No problems with it.

I used the purple washable glue in the bottle and it did all wash out.

I have used it on several quilts and it washed out completely. I buy up quite a bit during the back to school sales and use it all year long.

I bow down to the gods of Elmers school glue.

Has anybody had their purple Elmers glue stick turn black ??? I was concerned so I toss it. I don't use it that often. Now keeping it in the refrigerator.

It washes out fine.

i bought it by mistake once and it worked out just fine

Elmer's Washable School Glue is one of the basics in my sewing room. It is so darn cheap too!

I totally agree with you!! I'm on my 8th or so Elmer's basted quilt and boy is it ever easy!! And have had consistently good results. I don't dilute or paint on, just drizzle on the batting in a grid and smooth quilt parts on it.

elmers glue washes out- very well. I've used the purple glue sticks for ages- never any problem

Good to know :) - It's hard to find the white glue here and I have stayed away from the purple just in case it didn't turn clear or wash out.
Thanks MandyRose for asking the question :)

It washes out without any problems.

I've used it and had no problem with washing it out, even in tepid water.

If mine turned black, I will never find out, because the cap glued itself onto the tube so well that I was obliged to throw it out, no way could I get it off.

Its interesting to read that many have had success with the purple elmers. I find that it doesn't stick. I dab, iron and it just lifts right up...I am a fan of liquid elmers school glue, I make a pool of it on a scrap of fabric, then run the tip of a pin through it and deposit just that little tiny drop, i do this at intervals down the piece then iron. I think I use less glue and if i'm gluing for hand sewing i have less glue to have to try and sew through.

I have used it for many years, way before it became the thing to do and have never had a problem. The first time I used glue stick was at a retreat doing a memorybquilt from my grandsons outgrown clothing. Due to the variety of fabric types I could not get the seams right so out of pure frustration I used my glue stick. The reaction of some of the others was disbelief until after I got a few perfect rows done, then I was nicknamed the glue stick lady and use it in many different ways on my projects. Never had a problem with it washing out no matter how much was used in any one spot. I have used elmers and off brands but elmers sticks the best but again no problems with any of them I say go for it.

Whoopie, Amen and AMEN!!!

Sharon Schamber highly recommends it and uses it a lot. Check out her videos on appliqué and on machine embroidery.

I have had instances where the purple did not turn clear , but it did wash out.

Me too! Me too!

I buy the Elmer's purple glue sticks but my DGD has found where I keep them and she uses them up before I even get a chance to. Guess I'd better find a better hiding place!!! :D

i use the purple glue stick all the time and have never had a problem