In The Olden Days....

[Atheist]

Mam used to mend torn clothes with a product which was a sort of cloth with an adhesive side. She would cut off a bit that was big enough to cover the tear and then press it with a hot iron so that it stuck to the garment and made a stitchless repair. Does anyone remember what it was called?

[douglas9401]

Wonderweb?

[Fanriffic]

Wonder Web or Hemming Web.

Available from Wilko and other haberdashery stockists.

https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/korbond-white-iron-on-hemming-web-20m/p/0228241

[Mamyalynne]

https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/hemline-invisible-mending-tape-40cm-x-50cm/567230-1000

[Jordyboy9]

sorry remember it but not the name ,it was really for people who couldnt sew,something like no sew.

[KARL]

HeatnBond is one of these. There are also powder types which allow hemming, patching, labelling, etc. by sprinkling it on and then overlay the piece to be bonded on top, of which this is one
https://www.amazon.com/Supermend-Fabric-Textile-Bonding-Powder/dp/B00FK86OSY

[sivam]

Right up with your strengths Dougie !!

[rowanwitch]

There was a product called iron -a- patch. Came in different fabrics denim, a sort of twill in black brown and grey plus a couple of lighter shades. It was mostly intended for men's work trousers or little boys clothes. Used to be sold in Woolworths

[Theland]

I always used wunderweb to shorten the lads school pants.

[windywillow]

I used Vilene Wundaweb and you can still get it on eBay.

[Atheist]

Thanks to all for your contributions.

[Puzzled001]

Hi, just checked ebay, loads under 'iron-on patches', take your pick!!

Stay safe

[stefos]

Ah yes, takes me right back to my youf. New trousers - out to play - fall over and tears the knee - clip round the ear - iron on patch.
Never really the answer as they always felt like cardboard and left an impression around the edges. A couple of washes at the corners started to curl.

Tom trousers eh! I'd be a fashion icon now...

[Atheist]

Thanks again. None of the names rings a bell. But you've given me ideas where to go to find it.

[richtee]

I used a product like this 60 years ago- it was a strip about one inch wide, and you ironed it on to material, and it was called no-sew. (bought from Woolworths I think)

[Atheist]

I think mam's stuff was wider than that and called something else. But I'm sure it was the same concept. Thank you.