Easy Vinyl Wallet Sewing Tutorial

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[@jenniferlittlechild7600]

We miss you so much girl cause of you I learned so much

[@cathymihelich5725]

Her talent and spirit live on ! I am starting my very first vinyl wallet

[@chris-anndunn]

I... SEW...miss seeing new videos from Melanie. God Bless her family.

[@sadariajacobs1344]

RIParadise Beautiful. You were truly an angel on Earth, as Rachel said💜💚💙😇

[@andreeadewan9530]

Thank you so much my darling for your hard work and for inspiring us to be better and do really good work. She was and always be my mentor. I can listen to her all day long talking and being the beautiful human being that she was. ❤️🥰

[@craftygirl7]

Helpful tip: For the tab sticking out, why not use clear tape to hold it in place while you sew? Then you can remove the tape after your done sewing that area. You could tape both sides of the tab to prevent it from moving. :)

[@SEWMINIThings]

Melanie, thanks for this great project. It's also great to see what a work horse the JUKI is for you. To know your machine handles multiple levels of vinyl easily is great to see. Something to help with the vinyl moving along while you sew is a product called Stitch in the Ditch. You attach to the bottom of the vinyl with a clip. Sew just like you are showing through all the layers and tear-away when finished. Should make it much easier to move through the machine. Also, if people have questions about operating their JUKI, like threading, programming and bobbin info, they can hop over to our SEW-MINI Things channel for tutorials on how to use their JUKIs. Thanks again for continuing to inspire all the makers out there!

[@shirwishir]

Finnaly someone that sewing with vinyl!! TNXXX

[@karenhickey3377]

How cool is that??!! I love your sewing tutorials. It sure makes me want to get my machine back out 😊😊

[@fgmjfkf]

YAY so glad you are back with great sewing STUFF and hopefully more quilting. Happy to know you are doing well (health-wise) can't wait for your tutorials.

[@jenniferlittlechild7600]

She past a way

[@beckymendoza6307]

I’m so excited. I was just thinking about your videos. Yay sewing!! Just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me to sew. I first started watching your videos years ago. I have a special needs daughter and started with sewing her feeding supply items and bibs. I still have a LOT to learn. Hopefully i can pick up crochet. Something to do while we wait. Thanks again and so happy to see some more tutorials 🥰

[@MelanieHam]

That's so awesome Rebecca, thank you for sharing that with me!!

[@auntieBcrochet]

Very cool. I love this idea. You're a great instructor

[@sarahlulu1999]

Ya more sewing! Can’t wait to see what the other vinyl projects are going to be 😁

[@mandyfonoimoana3296]

I’m so excited for a sewing tutorial!!

[@montanawendy]

Cute vinyl project😊! Thanks Melanie. Looking forward to seeing your other vinyl projects 💖👍🏻!🤠

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

Tip: If the leather wants to stick to the presser plate use either a roller presser foot or if you don't have one put some blue painters tape on the presser plate to help prevent the leather from sticking to it while you are sewing. If you don't have blue painters tape you can place some tissue paper under the vinyl (between the leather and plate) you will have to tear away the paper when you are done. There are different hacks you can use to prevent the leather from sticking.

[@manaliasaucedo5247]

Super cute! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Can’t wait for the new Quilt Along:)

[@faebrowne2537]

That vinyl is gorgeous 😍

[@tracey3061]

so quick cute and enjoyable. Thanks.

[@elsainwonderland3682]

That is cute I hope to see more videos of you I love watching your videos

[@flowercollector9013]

whoaaaaaaaaaaaa I am in loove with the fabricccc!!!!!!

[@12345bbbbb12345]

Your videos are my favorite

[@joannaschatkowski2292]

I put a tissue underneath while I sew vinyl and just peel it off when it’s all done. It just glides through!

[@lularoejessandkasey6809]

Super cute!

[@KashfuzzCrochet76]

Very cute!

[@bstevenson3448]

Luv it!

[@MorenaMami0803]

I'm wondering why not just use a longer length and fold it in half? Then you can tuck the tab into the open side, top stitch the fold, and completely avoid having to use glue on those two open areas. Or even make those two smaller so they're just like a seam if you don't care what the inside looks like.

[@loraparker6790]

Be careful doing too much reinforcing as the needle actually perforatesvthe vinyl which can cause it to just pull off. Cute project!

[@jenniferlittlechild7600]

She past a way

[@mechellewinslow65]

I miss you Melanie!

[@Youtube221B]

Awesome!

[@momgrandma5496]

Haven’t worked w/ vinyl, could hear how super sticky it is, can see why you don’t necessarily need a closure, cute.

[@lizdilley2024]

Miss you Melanie!

[@WhimsicalThreadz]

Very cute

[@traceyseymour7700]

hi Melanie, so glad your feeling and looking better.xxxx yay im a sew'er, not so much a quilter.....cant wait to see what other projects you have coming, have an awesome day...love from Australia

[@amethystsamia]

Awesome project for gift cards etc. So many materials to use for this. I bet Kraftex would be awesome too. Kraftex? I think that’s right. The paper stuff that’s essentially indestructible. Haha!

[@laurenmoisio1616]

What nail polish did you use?! I love that color!!

[@isabellaaliimatafitafi1890]

Omg so cute! I’ve got faux leather vinyl I’m going to try this with!!! Does it need some sort of closure or will it hold everything in without?

[@MelanieHam]

my testers were holding things in well ;) Let me know how it goes for you!

[@candylancaster]

Love this! What type of foot are you using? My walking foot doesn't work well with vinyl.

[@MamaBanana]

She is using a Teflon foot. If you don’t have one, you can try sticking scotch tap to the bottom of your sewing foot, it’s a common tip that I see.

[@karenpalmer9988]

What thickness is the clear vinyl? You didn't mention that in the video... Also I've heard that if you put tissue paper underneath your vinyl it wont stick to the throat plate when sewing, and then you just tear it off when done sewing it.

[@veevee305MIA]

does anyone know where to get vinyl that DOESNT fade? ive bought some vinyl fabric and made a tube skirt and it faded within one use.

[@nickijaycox7773]

❤️❤️❤️

[@stephaniewebster4978]

How many wallets to you think you could get through before having to change your needle?

[@lovelyesmie]

Does it matter what machine I use for this?

[@yesseb46]

It’s iron vinyl or just faux leather? Or regular permanent vinyl?

[@Ricashuwa]

I’m 2 years late 😬 but can a piece of magnet be put in before sewing?

[@samiafernandes4951]

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[@ashleyhays2012]

Can you make a wallet out of fabric if that’s the only thing we have

[@MeanJean19]

shop.mybluprint.com/sewing/patterns/inspired-i-d-wallet/142851 this is the wallet I make out of fabric!

[@MeanJean19]

And its free! Just "add to cart" and it will download as PDF for you.

[@jafallica]

Can I use faux leather to make one of these wallets? It looks pretty hard to move the vinyl along. Does it get stuck a lot in the machine?

[@MelanieHam]

absolutely! It's not hard to move the vinyl along - just something to watch, especially with a small piece like this (bigger ones are trickier), BUT you totally can use a fabric like faux leather too!

[@jafallica]

Melanie Ham thanks Melanie. I’ll give it a try. Great video.

[@mandidopson1280]

@@jafallicaLeave my brother Byron alone! He has the right to comment on whoever he wants, and if you don't like it, leave the internet, and never EVER COME BACK, HATER!!!!!!!

[@jafallica]

It’s very sad that there is a stalker commenting on your sewing video Melanie. I have reported him. It’s super creepy.

[@alex65919]

Tantos minutos para eso??? Mta..... que chafa.

[@jaslimade9234]

Cute but too much talking