Sewing plastic vinyl

Expanding your sewing repertoire is always so exciting, but there can also be some challenges along the way. As I wrote the Emma Stadium Bag, I included some tips with construction specific to my p…

As you begin building your expertise and experience in sewing, chances are you’ll eventually be introduced to a project you’ll want to make in vinyl. That's when this ultimate guide to How to Sew Vinyl will come in handy. Sewing vinyl clothing, upholstery, and other sewing projects that involve this material can look intimidating but it doesn't have to be. Vinyl is an excellent fabric for both indoor and outdoor projects. You can literally make everything from baby bibs and raincoats to bags…

This is the DIY Poolside Splash-Proof Pouches FREE sewing pattern from the designer Stitched By Crystal and shared by Make It & Love It.

Thanks for the camera tips from yesterday. Hopefully my camera will be fixed right away. . . . But today.......we need to chat about sewing with vinyl. Do you remember the jewelry holder I made, here? Well......I mentioned that sometimes it's hard to sew with the vinyl because it sticks. And then I was given the best tip........and had to share. (Thanks so much Carol!) So I had to try out the new trick.......and sew up my scrap vinyl pieces, into something useful. And then realized making…

Learn how to cut vinyl and how to sew vinyl the easy way. Vinyl is a unique fabric and you can sew it with your home sewing machine. I used to avoid sewing vinyl if I could. I often chose leather instead! I used to struggle with sewing vinyl because it’s such a different material than the apparel fabric I usually work with. Vinyl can’t be treated like any other fabric since it’s not really a traditional fabric. Luckily, I’ve learned a couple of tricks to make it easier to cut and sew.

Hello! I recently received a reader request to write about sewing with vinyl. I was actually getting ready to make another project bag with a vinyl front, so I was happy to write up some hints and tips. I had some extra quilted Desert Bloom fabric left over from a Quilt Market project, and I’ve […]

Sew a Fabric and Clear Vinyl Zipper Pouch in this beginner-friendly sewing tutorial. Plus lots of tips for sewing with clear vinyl!

Make your own DIY vinyl bucket bag with this beginner sewing tutorial using colorful clear vinyl! This DIY drawn string bag is perfect for summertime!

The Clean Stitch Center Zip Zipper Bag in (Size 3 Zipper and Size 5 Zipper) was designed specifically to be unlined and used with vinyl. One fun option you might want to try when making this bag is using jelly vinyl, TPU vinyl, or PVC vinyl. Let’s dive into the details of each of these different types of vinyl! In a h

Tips for sewing vinyl fabric with this complete guide. Before you begin your next projects from bags to upholstery, read this fabric guide to learn the correct sewing needle, sewing machine settings, storage tips, and everything else you could possibly need to know to sew Vinyl fabric. Everything from oilcloth ro chalkboard cloth, imitation leather and more, this guide covers everything you'll need to know. #sewing #vinyl #sew #sewingtips