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GingerK 09-19-2017 07:24 AM

Using clear vinyl?
 
I have a really nice toiletries bag pattern and would like to make the pocket out of vinyl. I have never sewn with it before. Because the pocket has a zipper, I am assuming that I should cover the edge of the vinyl with fabric--sort of like a flange, so that I would be enclosing it before attaching the zipper? Any hints or things to avoid would be most welcome.

QuiltnNan 09-19-2017 08:02 AM

make your stitches a bit longer to help prevent tearing of the vinyl. yes, using fabric with the zipper would help.

Dolphyngyrl 09-19-2017 08:44 AM

Depends on the pattern is have just covered with zipper sometimes it can be bound with fabric and then stitches on but it usually reserved this for netting

glassnquilts 09-19-2017 08:46 AM

Any time I work with vinyl I put tissue paper on it so that my foot moves smoothly. It just tears right off after.

Trisher 09-19-2017 10:37 AM

I get the heaviest gauge vinyl i can find (12 mm). I also cover the cut out piece with a press cloth and iron it before sewing! I make luggage tags, so there is fabric sewn all around the vinyl. I never have trouble with the needle tearing it. I also use tissue paper so it doesn't stick to the bed of my sewing machine.

soccertxi 09-19-2017 12:10 PM


Originally Posted by glassnquilts (Post 7909242)
Any time I work with vinyl I put tissue paper on it so that my foot moves smoothly. It just tears right off after.

I second this. I have even put the tissue paper on the bottom if that is where the vinyl is. I use the thin inexpensive tissue paper I got at the dollar store.

Nesie 09-19-2017 12:34 PM

I use a "Teflon" foot that I purchased for my Janome 6600.
I have made several notions bags this way and have had no problems.

quiltedsunshine 09-19-2017 03:22 PM

A walking foot is also helpful with sewing on vinyl.

Gay 09-19-2017 03:42 PM

I like to sew vinyl with two threads for double thickness and a longer stitch. Don't have any special feet or tips 'cause I haven't done much of it, just a wallet or two and some chair re-covers, and if there is any drag just raise the foot a fraction with the knee-lift. But will try using copy paper, as I'm in need of a new wallet & will make my own.

GingerK 09-20-2017 03:31 AM

Thanks for all your help. I made the bag without the vinyl pocket today and it turned out great. I think it will be even better with a clear pocket in the center. Now to remember where I stashed the extra tissue paper after wrapping the last birthday present...


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