I use a Teflon foot on my machine for sewing vinyl. A walking foot works great too. Obviously, if you don’t have either of those and don’t want to make the investment, tissue paper is a great alternative. Great video.
@Mellysews
5 жыл бұрын
It's pretty machine specific too, so it's always a good idea to play with what works best with your particular machine.
@arciaa6115
4 жыл бұрын
What kind of needle is used for vinyl?
@xxo5294
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have any tips for how to make the Teflon foot work? I bought two to finish making a PVC/faux latex garment and it is absolutely useless for anything other than two thin layers. Ended up having to use tissue paper anyway
@cm5142
Жыл бұрын
@@xxo5294 same
@cm5142
Жыл бұрын
Not necessarily. I bought the Teflon foot and have a walking foot. It’s not as simple as that unfortunately. What a learning curve!
@vgvg8246
5 жыл бұрын
I have sewn many vinyl pouches,probably more than 50. I gave most to my niece,who uses them to store different currencies,since she works as air-stewardess. The pouches for myself are for storing sewing accessories, stationeries and for sorting and organizing stuff for travelling. I find that teflon foot doesn't help but tissue paper does work. Recently, I found another tip that even allow me to skip the tissue paper. It's walking foot!
@Mellysews
5 жыл бұрын
It really depends on the machine. Sometimes Teflon helps, sometimes walking foot is better, sometimes only tissue paper will help.
@imbetterthanyouhahaha5202
4 жыл бұрын
I’m a new to sewing and I wanted to make a vinyl bag! This helped so much!!! 🤍
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it's helpful!
@jaym5938
Жыл бұрын
Glad I watched this. Unlike 'wire', where the smaller the number, the thicker it is, vinyl get thicker the higher the number. Good to know! Thank you!
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
Glad it's helpful!
@jeanpalomo4059
2 жыл бұрын
Love the way you complete your stories.....what to do and not to do. Thank you for sharing!
@Mellysews
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Davidposh
3 жыл бұрын
Wish me luck 🤦🏻♂️.. I’m going to create a long sleeve turtleneck top for a video. The tissue paper suggestion is genius ✨
@Mellysews
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@petrasbodyworks2448
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, for your tips. I'd be bold to take on vinyl, from this video. You're a grea-t teacher. You've earned a straight subscriber.
@Mellysews
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing!
@johansenkap
2 жыл бұрын
Very practical and clearly explained. Thanks.
@Mellysews
2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 🙂
@smallfootprint2961
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mel. Great tips. Much appreciated.
@Mellysews
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@londynmcgrone1734
3 жыл бұрын
Thank great tips! So glad I watched before I began.
@Mellysews
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@izabeau1953
5 жыл бұрын
That is a great tip, thank you so much...🌹❤️🌹❤️
@Mellysews
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@EnbyReads
4 жыл бұрын
this was very helpful! thank you :D
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@lotusshona6367
3 жыл бұрын
Thread and needle ?
@ulec-han
3 жыл бұрын
exactly the info i was looking for thank you!
@Mellysews
3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@jackieb.7368
Жыл бұрын
Thanks !!! Very helpful.
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@craftwithcatherine1883
5 жыл бұрын
great tutorial, found it very helpful and fun to watch!!
@Mellysews
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@alwaysyouramanda
Жыл бұрын
Oh, this is awesome! Thank you! I want to make my dogs better rain jackets than what I’ve done with the plastic bags I’ve had lying around 😂❤
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@EnglishWithLum
2 жыл бұрын
great tips. Thank you!
@Mellysews
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@joyscranfield5527
5 жыл бұрын
Great information, thank you! I do have one question, which I probably missed, but what needle do you recommend? Thanks again for a helpful video!!
@Mellysews
5 жыл бұрын
Same needle I use 80% of the time kzitem.info/news/bejne/xWlrzYtunJ95aGk
@jodikasper7995
5 жыл бұрын
Melly Sews great idea. Thank you!
@crisneltrabal5217
4 жыл бұрын
YOU DID HELP ME!!! ❤️
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@hh-ck5no
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips
@Mellysews
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jasonfish3442
2 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@Mellysews
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@eizqarqash1991
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Great tips!
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it's helpful!
@MsDaisy173
Жыл бұрын
Good information.
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@mentorhype9054
4 жыл бұрын
Great tips thanks. 🙂
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@molostyworksville6265
Ай бұрын
Gr8 info
@Mellysews
23 күн бұрын
Thanks
@stephapie1612
5 жыл бұрын
Great!!! Thanks so much 🙂
@Mellysews
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Helena-ud1jp
2 жыл бұрын
So helpful! Thank you! Any suggestions on how to add a pocket?
@Mellysews
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not following. Add a pocket to what?
@undefinednull5749
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Can you Draw designs on this Vinyl easily?
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
I couldn't say, I haven't tried that.
@debbiewhite3270
Жыл бұрын
TY for this video. I watched and made the stadium bag. My biggest difficulty was seeing the darn vinyl to cut it. Any tips?
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
I find it easier to use a mat/rotary cutter
@acamp5468
4 жыл бұрын
thank you so much
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@hecmac237
4 жыл бұрын
rather than using tissue paper or a teflon foot you can put basking tape on the bottom of your foot that will act like a teflon foot.
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's another option.
@dianethompson9525
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ve never sewn with vinyl before! What kind of things do you use vinyl for? Bags or purses I would imagine -but what else??
@HarryRunes
5 жыл бұрын
a rain jacket perhaps? you would have to make sure to waterproof the seams though
@Mellysews
5 жыл бұрын
Several ideas in the post here mellysews.com/tips-for-sewing-vinyl/ and I'll have a new video with another idea next week.
@urielsantos9546
4 жыл бұрын
I have seen a lot of good ideas for coats and jackets made out of vinyl. They're more of an aesthetical think though, because vinyl isn't exactly very warm
@Venti_smalls
4 жыл бұрын
Hiiii, I have a question 🤚🏼 so, say I wanted to use a thicker vinyl and I was going to be sewing a few layers, could I use a foot for leather? My machine comes with a leather foot and I just wondered if it would work better?
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
I couldn't say, the best way is to try it on a scrap to see.
@kimpeppercorn5053
18 күн бұрын
So I just started a project. Used Teflon foot and tissue paper, stitch length 3.0 and 3.5. Tried leather needle, denim needle and universal. 20 gauge vinyl. Every try gave me knots on the bottom side. What now. What am I doing wrong?
@Mellysews
17 күн бұрын
Have you tried rethreading your machine, both top and bobbin? Tension may also need to be adjusted. More here: mellysews.com/sewing-machine-tension/
@iseetheWAYVision
4 жыл бұрын
Tissue paper!! Wow
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps!
@terrybarnhill8451
Жыл бұрын
Awesome !! Great video! What size needle is best????
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
All about choosing needles here: mellysews.com/how-to-choose-sewing-machine-needles/
@moethevirgo5454
2 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this video...would these tips work for jelly sheets as well?
@Mellysews
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not familiar with jelly sheets.
@evilqueen09
2 жыл бұрын
It should! I believe jelly sheets are just vinyl sheets
@moethevirgo5454
2 жыл бұрын
@@evilqueen09 Thanks so much, I kind of thought they were!!
@KuroGetsumeiYami
Жыл бұрын
Got any Vinyl projects upcoming in the near future? :) Perhaps a raincoat or something?
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
Nope, nothing planned.
@lildarkness92
Жыл бұрын
How would one go about making a vinyl applique? Would glue be better then sewing?
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
I have not done a vinyl appliqué, so I couldn't say.
@aylawilkinson7056
4 жыл бұрын
this is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much! do you know if it's necessary to backstitch when working with vinyl? say if I was to make a shower curtain from it? (im still kind of inexperienced, sorry)
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
If the line of stitching is not going to be crossed by another line of stitching, it's a good idea to either back stitch or pull threads to the same side and knot. That is a good rule of thumb for any fabric, not just vinyl.
@aylawilkinson7056
4 жыл бұрын
@@Mellysews thank you very much!
@merindymorgenson3184
4 жыл бұрын
You could also pull up you’re bobbin thread or pull down your top thread and hand knot them as well. I saw someone do this on another KZitem tutorial, can’t remember which one, and I used it on pleather-y type material and it worked well. On that tutorial they recommended not back stitching as it could cause problems with the integrity of the fabric. Not trying to contradict MellySews, just another perspective.
@malajaglover8608
2 ай бұрын
Is there a glue I can use on vinyl/pvc/tpu? I wanted to glue some rhinestones on a corset I have
@Mellysews
2 ай бұрын
I haven't worked with glued rhinestones so I'm not sure. kzitem.info does a lot of rhinestone work and her channel or Instagram might have suggestions.
@noxeas_cos
Жыл бұрын
What kind of dye would work when dying vinyl? I've never worked with vinyl before and I need to make a gradient.
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
You can't dye it; the pigment has to be added during the manufacturing.
@laurasmith6146
Жыл бұрын
I have problems with the upper tension. My upper thread pulls through to the bottom so the bottom thread just kinda lays there and I have loops at the underside
What would you recommend if you were going to make a clear backpack with the vinyl? Like which size/gauge vinyl and how would you reinforce the connector for the straps?
@Mellysews
2 жыл бұрын
I'd use similar to what I did in this project mellysews.com/sew-a-clear-bag-diy-vinyl-stadium-tote/
@tanishahogan9396
2 жыл бұрын
@@Mellysews Thank you! I just found your channel and subscribed immediately! You explain things so well!
@undefinednull5749
Жыл бұрын
how much is 8 gauge in metric units ?
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
I don't think vinyl gauge would change - it's not specifically an imperial measurement to my knowledge.
@rosettabarnes5591
4 жыл бұрын
I put this clear vinyl on my stools that I did I wanted to put this over the cushion so that if anything were to get spilled on it it wouldn't ruin the fabric & would easily be able to wipe off. but it was really difficult to do. Just wondering if u have any tips for that for future stools I may make.
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
I don't have much experience with vinyl upholstery, so I don't have any tips for that.
@julzbean2917
3 жыл бұрын
Any thread recommendations and needle recommendations for vinyl?
@Mellysews
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they're in the post linked in the video description
@romakayak
Жыл бұрын
Could I use a light lubricant oil like WD-40 on the vinyl. I've got to replace the windows on my boat and I am slightly worried.
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
I have no idea.
@celaestisamory1834
3 жыл бұрын
The way the vinyl has a gauge for how thick it is, does thread also have a gauge? If so, what might be some recommendations?
@Mellysews
3 жыл бұрын
mellysews.com/types-of-thread-for-sewing/
@Grace-lx5bs
11 ай бұрын
i'm having a problem embroidering a name on a vinyl cosmetic bag. Any helpful hints?
@Mellysews
11 ай бұрын
Vinyl isn't great for embroidery.
@PS-iu5cb
11 ай бұрын
Yes, i'm disappointed. Someone had a video using water soluble stabilizer under vinyl. will try as a last resort! Thanks for the great video!!!@@Mellysews
@ssarahhpk
4 жыл бұрын
i’ve been searching everywhere but where do you find those clear vinyl
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
I linked my vinyl sources in the video description.
@merindymorgenson3184
4 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure I’ve seen it at Wal-mart (with the vinyl-type tablecloths) and at JoAnn’s in the States.
@nqabaradebe7114
Жыл бұрын
Hi Melly, how would you make your vinyl stitching water proof? so water cant pierce in or out the stitching
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
I haven't ever tried that.
@damnjacquie
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have any shop recommendations for vinyl other than the sample pack listed ? Or what to search for? I'm looking for 20 or 30 gauge black but it feel impossible to find.
@Mellysews
3 жыл бұрын
I don't buy vinyl often enough to have other suggestions of where to look.
@troyal9351
4 жыл бұрын
Hello! I would like to make a Dopp box bag out of pleather vinyl. What gage vinyl would you recommend for this project. What stabilizer or interface would you recommend to create structure for bag? Thanks
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't add stabilizer to vinyl, it would show through.
@troyal9351
4 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t referring to CLEAR vinyl
@sandan2358
Жыл бұрын
What’s the little holder on your ruler?
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
It's part of the ruler.
@sofiaribadeneira2312
Жыл бұрын
The vinyl keeps breaking my needle any tips?
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
Try a micro sharp needle.
@pollysmith338
Жыл бұрын
I have a question what size needle do you have to sew Vinyl😀
@Mellysews
Жыл бұрын
How I choose needles: kzitem.info/news/bejne/xWlrzYtunJ95aGk
@masoudahmad4348
3 жыл бұрын
Hai Mel i live in Indonesia, i have a projec to make decor for my open door cafe, i whant to make a vinyl stiched to a cloath 1 meter by 50 cm wide can you give me an advise how ta make a neet results????!
@Mellysews
3 жыл бұрын
All my best advice is in this video
@kathystrauss9548
3 жыл бұрын
what do I set my upper thread tension to? I have a singer Heavy duty machine and 12 gauge clear vinyl
@Mellysews
3 жыл бұрын
I really couldn't tell you, every machine is slightly different. Your best bet would be to experiment with scraps before sewing your project.
@Dinker27
4 жыл бұрын
I intend to make a casing for a mermaid tail. How can I soften up the edges so the vinyl doesn't cut into the fabric?
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
You can't really soften vinyl without affecting its integrity and making it prone to ripping.
@Dinker27
4 жыл бұрын
@@Mellysews Is there any way to prevent as much damage to the fabric?
@ShopperPlug
2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to make a vinyl tote/bag that can hold 2 gallons of water without it leaking?
@Mellysews
2 жыл бұрын
Possible? I'm sure it is. But I don't have a tutorial for that.
@ShopperPlug
2 жыл бұрын
@@Mellysews Basically want to build a True Aeroponic system that was originally invented by NASA. The only issue is that they use large gigantic plastic containers for the plant's rooting chamber. Its 2022 and I feel like "True Aeroponics" needs a complete new redesign concept that is more practical, useful, less expensive, easy to setup and more environmental friendly. True Aeroponics uses a high pressure, hydro atomized mist that sprays the plant's root's suspended in 100% air. The mist's water droplet size is around 50 microns. The spray misters stays on for only 3 seconds and then turns off for 10 minutes. This will repeat indefinitely until harvest time. So the fabric will be used to make the rooting chamber for the plant's roots, nothing very crazy with water drenching anything. But over time some areas at the bottom will form little puddles of water which should slowly drain and slide away to a drain pipe at the center. Just want to make sure that nothing leaks at the sides of the fabric stitching. Using fabric based materials is much more economical and brings more opportunities in using true aeroponics than using premade hard plastic containers which are super expensive. Someone suggested to use a Vinyl cement glue over the stitches to seal it for 100% waterproofness. By the way I have already tried using this NASA True Aeroponics system and it does indeed work wonders, but I used a 5 gallon bucket from home depot and I needed a much larger volume space because the roots started to touch and outgrow the 5 gallon bucket. Plants like tomatoes grows large roots and the roots grows vertically down. So using fabric seems like the best way to make super duper large vertically tall alternative "buckets". Some PVC tubing can be used to hold the fabric in place. Like making a large tall PVC rectangular cube. I did more research and found out I can use pond liner (similar to vinyl material) and use vinyl cement to seal the edges to make a rectangular cube which should be 100% waterproof and super strong adhesion, doesn't require stitching. But the idea of using fabric still seems interesting and I'm sure has usefulness to it. But I am not entirely sure if "pond liner" and "vinyl cement" are non toxic and safe to grow vegetable crops.
@pantac4493
Жыл бұрын
I don’t think you need to seal any edge if the liner is much larger than the container, i.e. wood frame maybe. Just make sure there aren’t any areas for punctures, some type of protective layer below the liner could help
@jenniferbrennan3244
2 жыл бұрын
What needle do you use
@Mellysews
2 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/xWlrzYtunJ95aGk
@readwisetoo5207
5 жыл бұрын
Is it a good idea to use a clear nylon thread?
@TheJudeJane
5 жыл бұрын
Nina Woodward Polyester thread okay and a Microtex needle.
@Mellysews
5 жыл бұрын
You could. I never do, but I usually combine vinyl and fabric so I don't have thread showing on the vinyl.
@susan1098
4 жыл бұрын
Will wax paper work instead of tissue to sew vinyl?
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
Probably not, as it tends to be slick and sticky like vinyl, which is the problem. It also doesn't tear as easily as tissue paper. You need something softer and not glossy that tears easily. Toilet paper can work.
@susan1098
4 жыл бұрын
Melly Sews Thank you for your response. This help a lot.
@Anna-ii1pq
3 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to hand stich vinyl with a needle?
@Mellysews
3 жыл бұрын
I have never tried to hand stitch vinyl so I don't have any good tips for that.
@Anna-ii1pq
3 жыл бұрын
@@Mellysews Ahh okay, thank you!!
@oooohelloworld
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, where did you find that clear vinyl you are using ?
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
Joann
@fredhubbard7210
4 жыл бұрын
Outdoor fabric store, awning, Sailrite.
@jodikasper7995
5 жыл бұрын
I have a plan to make a rain coat. What do you suggest for seaming the pieces together? Tissue paper on top of the 2 pieces of vinyl? It will be a trench coat style.
@Mellysews
5 жыл бұрын
I'd suggest playing with scraps and seeing what works best with your particular combination of fabric and machine.
@michelleseager9782
3 жыл бұрын
When I buy vinyl it comes with tissue paper. Don’t throw it away! 😉
@Mellysews
3 жыл бұрын
It can be helpful!
@emmadrake3789
3 жыл бұрын
Hi where did you get the vinyl from
@momgrandma5496
5 жыл бұрын
Super tips, especially increasing the stitch length, oh the horror to have your creation fall apart. : (
@Mellysews
5 жыл бұрын
The worst!
@blackgirlsareblessed6688
4 жыл бұрын
Which tension is best, my thread keeps poping and am about to go crazy
@Mellysews
4 жыл бұрын
It depends on your specific machine. If your thread keeps breaking that's a sign you have too much tension.
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