Originally Posted by Just-Lee

I want to try to use the plastic canvas to reinforce the fabric for magnetic snaps, but I am not sure how you attach them. I am afraid to try it by machine, in case the needle breaks, but not quite sure what to do. Is there a thinner canvas that can be machine sewn? The only thing I have seen is very thick/ hard plastic. Any info would be great :)

P.S. I did a search on sewing plastic canvas, but nothing that I needed came up :?:

Originally Posted by ube quilting

I sew through plastic canvas all the time when i make bottoms for tote bags. I make a fabric pillow case for inside the bottom of the bag and put a piece of plastic canvas in it to make it sturdier. I tuck the open end to the inside and run it along the sewing machine to close it. I set the stitch length to #3. Never had a problem.
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Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie

this quilter is wanting to use the plastic canvas for a reinforcement for snaps-------------not at all the same application.

Originally Posted by BettyGee

Oh, I misunderstood too. Pellon makes a craft fuse material that would cut into circle and make good backing. I used it for making Kindle covers to protect the screen and it is very sturdy, but you can cut it to shape.

Originally Posted by CoriAmD

I used the plastic canvas to make inserts to strengthen the bottom of my shopping bags. Covered them with fabric and sewed thru it. No problem. I figured the worse that could happen is that I would have to replace the needle. I did increase my stitch length on the machine and started slow just in case it didn't work, but it did just fine.
I would think it would work just as well as reinforcement for snaps... same principle.