Either of these three is the fabric I use...
http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage....e_ID=3&x=0&y=0
And for glue, I use the 3M spray glue at WalMart that is $10. Here is a picture I found on the internet of it...
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...s/DSC02110.jpg
About making a mess, we did the first few times too. You just have to aim the glue more carefully and be sure to remember where it is so your fabric doesn't touch it.