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Sewing Vinyl

Board Game Purse Made With Vinyl

Here are some tips for sewing vinyl shared by ThriftyFun readers.

Vinyl Techniques

I sew a lot of vinyl that I applique on to clothes. I find that having the correct tension and using an appropriate needle are the two key things to do. Also, If you're sewing something like nylon onto the vinyl, sew it together with the nylon on the top because you'll tend to find that the feed dogs will pull the weaker/thinner material harder than the vinyl.

By Kevin

The majority of machines will not sew vinyl well at all. If you loosen your tension and basically pull the vinyl from both ends of the item in an even manner, it might work better. Also, use a thicker vinyl, I find that is easier for the machine to handle. You can also use a tissue paper under the fabric, this will help your feed dogs pull it better. When you are done sewing, you can rip off the tissue paper and pick out the little extras.

By Kim Reynolds

I made my own crib set and changing pad which was vinyl, kind of like a picnic table cloth. I used a bigger needle and went really slow. Also make sure that you don't pull on it at all because it will rip it. I used nylon thread. It was time consuming and the tread was a really challenge (it was clear) but it got the job done and I was really happy with my results.

Tissue Paper

You can put tissue (gift type) on the feed dog side of the plastic. It works well.

By Mari

Needle Feed Sewer

I solved the problem by using a so called needle feed sewer. It's industrial but it was well worth the money. I got mine here at http://westchestersewing.com/highlead/gc0518/

By Mary

Interfacing

I just made a stuffed animal with recycled vinyl (an old raincoat) and I used strips of interfacing on each side of the seam and left it in. I tried tissue paper, but it tore, the lightweight interfacing worked like a charm.

By Brandy

Waxed Paper

You can use waxed paper as a liner, as well. This will also smooth the sewing needle while it cuts through both the paper and vinyl.

By jhbern847

Special Sewing Attachment

There is a special sewing machine foot for sewing vinyl. It glides without puckering. Ask at your sewing centre.

By shirley

Teflon Foot

You can also get a teflon foot, which is much cheaper than going the whole needle feed sewer, or walking foot route.

By Joy

Thanks For The Tips

I want to thank you all for the paper under the vinyl trick. The welting on a cushion I'm doing was just about to drive me insane. Right after reading these posts, I went to try it out. SUCCESS! So a heart felt thanks, not only for saving my cushion (which would have ended up in the yard), but for saving my machine (for which I would have practiced my shot-putting with) and lastly my sanity(for which I would have surely lost)

I'm making a tote bag and using vinyl for the handles and bottom corners. My machine will not sew the vinyl. I knew there had to be a way to do this and you've helped me immensely. I will try the tissue paper solution and also check with Joann Fabrics about a special foot to sew vinyl.

By Sue

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