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   starzoe | Oct 28, 2010 12:29am | #1

   Velcro/hook and loop tape

   Using glue is not the answer, it will not hold the tape on permanently.  Your solution will probably be to hand-sew the tape onto the dog coat; you will need a thimble and strong (maybe linen, upholstery) thread.  You may also need a sharp point to punch holes in the tape's edges if your hand sewing needle isn't sharp enough to penetrate the tape.  If you don't have a suitable hand-sewing needle, you can buy a packaged selection of heavier needles, one of which (the curved one?) will do the job.

   Another solution may be to use ties to hold the coat together, but that would depend on the style of the coat.

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   Teaf5 | Oct 30, 2010 02:48am | #2

   I agree that hand-sewing might be the easier way to go in this case, but you can also try a much heavier needle--a size 16, 18, or a jeans needle--and possibly a zigzag stitch to attach the velcro on a fleece item.

   Another possiblity is to use a large hook and eye or skirt fastener rather than the velcro.  Velcro is great for variable fastenings, but if the same animal or human uses the garment, a classic hook and eye or button is more secure and works much better!