If you can get your hands on chaco liner pens nothing like it.
Why type of clear vinyl can be sewn.
When sewing clear vinyl or any type of plastic materials the feed dog will not feed the material through under the foot and will stick to the bottom of the foot.
Check out the video below or on youtube here to see how to sew vinyl.
You might hesitate to use it even though it would be perfect for what you have in mind.
100 pvc vinyl fabric.
Most gauges can be sewn with a regular sewing machine.
Plastic and vinyl will stick to metal and plastic surfaces so cover the area with a cotton cloth for ease of movement.
Since you may want to sew layers of clear vinyl or stack it on fabric it s useful to keep the layers in place.
A white pen is enough to mark fine thin lines.
To eliminate this effect place a sheet of tissue paper or wash away under the material being sewn.
Use clips to join layers of the clear vinyl.
I am sure it varies according to the vinyl but i am planning on using the same clear vinyl from joanns so any info you could give with that would be helpful.
Use tissue paper to sew without sticking.
How to mark and cut vinyl pleather plastic.
Shop clear vinyl sheets and clear vinyl fabric by the yard online at joann.
Use chalk to mark the pattern.
As for thread for sewing vinyl on most vinyl you can use general purpose thread but if you expect the seam will experience a bit of a stress use heavy duty thread.
Hi can you tell me what type of sewing machine needle you used size and type did you use a leather or regular needle and thread type.
Use a longer stitch than on a regular project typically 3 0 mm.
Those holes will weaken the vinyl and make it prone to tearing.
Nylon is the best second best would be 100 polyester.
This will allow the sewing to easily move under the foot.
Instead of sticking pins into the vinyl which can leave holes use fabric clips paperclips or clothespins.
The marks will brush off easily enough.
Grommets and eyelets are commonly used with clear vinyl and are easy to install.
Vinyl can be a tricky fabric to sew but use these tips and it should be smooth sailing.
There are a few things that need special handling when you are sewing vinyl or vinyl coated fabric but once you master those tricks you can be confident in using this material.
The idea of sewing vinyl or vinyl coated fabric can be daunting.
First of all just about all clear vinyl can be used for sewing projects.
Clips can stop the vinyl from sliding around as you stitch.
How to sew vinyl.
See our no sew bag tutorial to see grommets and eyelets installed to hold multiple layers of vinyl together and for use with bag hardware.
How to sew vinyl tips for sewing vinyl.
Cut with a rotary cutter.
Thanks for the tips.