How to remove double-sided tape from canvas?

[Poignard]

I am fitting 2 new zips to my spray hood. A total length of about 9 feet. The old zips were fixed in place with double-sided adhesive tape (basting tape) before being stitched.

Removing the residue of this tape by scraping with my thumb nail is laborious.

Is there a quicker way?

 

[VicS]

I am fitting 2 new zips to my spray hood. A total length of about 9 feet. The old zips were fixed in place with double-sided adhesive tape (basting tape) before being stitched.

Removing the residue of this tape by scraping with my thumb nail is laborious.

Is there a quicker way?

"Sticky Stuff Remover" if it is just the residue of the old adhesive ( other wise moderate heat from a hair dryer)
Generally available from S'makets, hardware stores and DIY places

 

[Poignard]

Thanks Vic. I'll try that tomorrow.

 

[bigwow]

Why remove it ? Personally I'd just rebaste then stitch away.

 

[Ruffles]

I'd say don't remove it!

It's Venture tape. It contains a ton of gum. If you try to remove it you'll just distribute the gunge all over the fabric. Are you using more of it? If so you can probably pull the old clear tape backing off and stick more on top.

I try to stitch alongside rather than through it as it tends to gum up the needle.

Very useful stuff. I stick new handlebar grips on my Brompton with it; never failed yet. In fact I bet there's loads of old sprayhoods out there entirely held together with Venture tape after the stitching has failed.

 

[Poignard]

It came off easily with sticky label remover.

I wanted it off because it was full of little bits of old thread leftover after I had wielded my seam-ripper. After removing the sticky residue, these were easily picked out.

I agree about the advantages of Venture tape (basting tape). It is the amateur seamster's salvation!

Anyway, the two new zips (supplied by PointNorth aka ProFabrics are now stitched in place, and other repairs done, so my very old sprayhood should be good for another year or two.

Thanks for the advice VicS, and others.

 

[Motor_Sailor]

. . . the advantages of Venture tape (basting tape). It is the amateur seamster's salvation!

Don't be hard on yourself - it's the professional seamster's salvation as well!