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.
@Mellysews4 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.
@arciaa61154 жыл бұрын
What kind of needle is used for vinyl?
@xxo52943 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!
@vgvg82465 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!
@Mellysews5 жыл бұрын
It really depends on the machine. Sometimes Teflon helps, sometimes walking foot is better, sometimes only tissue paper will help.
@imbetterthanyouhahaha52023 жыл бұрын
I’m a new to sewing and I wanted to make a vinyl bag! This helped so much!!! 🤍
@Mellysews3 жыл бұрын
Glad it's helpful!
@jeanpalomo40592 жыл бұрын
Love the way you complete your stories.....what to do and not to do. Thank you for sharing!
@Mellysews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Davidposh3 жыл бұрын
Wish me luck 🤦🏻♂️.. I’m going to create a long sleeve turtleneck top for a video. The tissue paper suggestion is genius ✨
@Mellysews3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@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!
@petrasbodyworks24482 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.
@Mellysews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing!
@johansenkap2 жыл бұрын
Very practical and clearly explained. Thanks.
@Mellysews2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 🙂
@londynmcgrone17342 жыл бұрын
Thank great tips! So glad I watched before I began.
@Mellysews2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@smallfootprint29615 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mel. Great tips. Much appreciated.
@Mellysews5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@izabeau19535 жыл бұрын
That is a great tip, thank you so much...🌹❤️🌹❤️
@Mellysews5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@EnbyReads4 жыл бұрын
this was very helpful! thank you :D
@Mellysews4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@lotusshona63673 жыл бұрын
Thread and needle ?
@ulec-han3 жыл бұрын
exactly the info i was looking for thank you!
@Mellysews3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@jackieb.736810 ай бұрын
Thanks !!! Very helpful.
@Mellysews10 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@EnglishWithLum2 жыл бұрын
great tips. Thank you!
@Mellysews2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@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!
@joyscranfield55275 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!!
@Mellysews5 жыл бұрын
Same needle I use 80% of the time kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmSYmIpumNJ7a5Y
@jodikasper79954 жыл бұрын
Melly Sews great idea. Thank you!
@craftwithcatherine18835 жыл бұрын
great tutorial, found it very helpful and fun to watch!!
@Mellysews5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@crisneltrabal52174 жыл бұрын
YOU DID HELP ME!!! ❤️
@Mellysews4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@hh-ck5no3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips
@Mellysews3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jasonfish34422 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@Mellysews2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@hecmac2374 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.
@Mellysews4 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's another option.
@mentorhype90544 жыл бұрын
Great tips thanks. 🙂
@Mellysews4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@eizqarqash19914 жыл бұрын
Thank you Great tips!
@Mellysews4 жыл бұрын
Glad it's helpful!
@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
@MsDaisy173 Жыл бұрын
Good information.
@Mellysews Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Venti_smalls4 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?
@Mellysews4 жыл бұрын
I couldn't say, the best way is to try it on a scrap to see.
@laurasmith614611 ай 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
Is there a glue I can use on vinyl/pvc/tpu? I wanted to glue some rhinestones on a corset I have
@Mellysews22 күн бұрын
I haven't worked with glued rhinestones so I'm not sure. kzbin.info does a lot of rhinestone work and her channel or Instagram might have suggestions.
@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.
@Helena-ud1jp2 жыл бұрын
So helpful! Thank you! Any suggestions on how to add a pocket?
@Mellysews2 жыл бұрын
I'm not following. Add a pocket to what?
@dianethompson95255 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??
@HarryRunes5 жыл бұрын
a rain jacket perhaps? you would have to make sure to waterproof the seams though
@Mellysews5 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.
@urielsantos95464 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
@lildarkness9211 ай бұрын
How would one go about making a vinyl applique? Would glue be better then sewing?
@Mellysews11 ай бұрын
I have not done a vinyl appliqué, so I couldn't say.
@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.
@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.
@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.
@acamp54684 жыл бұрын
thank you so much
@Mellysews4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@aylawilkinson70564 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)
@Mellysews4 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.
@aylawilkinson70564 жыл бұрын
@@Mellysews thank you very much!
@merindymorgenson31844 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 KZbin 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.
@Grace-lx5bs9 ай бұрын
i'm having a problem embroidering a name on a vinyl cosmetic bag. Any helpful hints?
@Mellysews9 ай бұрын
Vinyl isn't great for embroidery.
@PS-iu5cb9 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
@tanishahogan9396 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I'd use similar to what I did in this project mellysews.com/sew-a-clear-bag-diy-vinyl-stadium-tote/
@tanishahogan9396 Жыл бұрын
@@Mellysews Thank you! I just found your channel and subscribed immediately! You explain things so well!
@sofiaribadeneira2312 Жыл бұрын
The vinyl keeps breaking my needle any tips?
@Mellysews Жыл бұрын
Try a micro sharp needle.
@iseetheWAYVision4 жыл бұрын
Tissue paper!! Wow
@Mellysews4 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/
@KuroGetsumeiYami Жыл бұрын
Got any Vinyl projects upcoming in the near future? :) Perhaps a raincoat or something?
@Mellysews Жыл бұрын
Nope, nothing planned.
@damnjacquie3 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.
@Mellysews3 жыл бұрын
I don't buy vinyl often enough to have other suggestions of where to look.
@sandan2358 Жыл бұрын
What’s the little holder on your ruler?
@Mellysews Жыл бұрын
It's part of the ruler.
@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.
@moethevirgo54542 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this video...would these tips work for jelly sheets as well?
@Mellysews2 жыл бұрын
I'm not familiar with jelly sheets.
@evilqueen092 жыл бұрын
It should! I believe jelly sheets are just vinyl sheets
@moethevirgo54542 жыл бұрын
@@evilqueen09 Thanks so much, I kind of thought they were!!
@celaestisamory18343 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?
@Mellysews3 жыл бұрын
mellysews.com/types-of-thread-for-sewing/
@kathystrauss95483 жыл бұрын
what do I set my upper thread tension to? I have a singer Heavy duty machine and 12 gauge clear vinyl
@Mellysews3 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.
@julzbean29173 жыл бұрын
Any thread recommendations and needle recommendations for vinyl?
@Mellysews3 жыл бұрын
Yes, they're in the post linked in the video description
@rosettabarnes55914 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.
@Mellysews4 жыл бұрын
I don't have much experience with vinyl upholstery, so I don't have any tips for that.
@ShopperPlug2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to make a vinyl tote/bag that can hold 2 gallons of water without it leaking?
@Mellysews2 жыл бұрын
Possible? I'm sure it is. But I don't have a tutorial for that.
@ShopperPlug2 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
@troyal93514 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
@Mellysews4 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't add stabilizer to vinyl, it would show through.
@troyal93514 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t referring to CLEAR vinyl
@Dinker274 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?
@Mellysews4 жыл бұрын
You can't really soften vinyl without affecting its integrity and making it prone to ripping.
@Dinker274 жыл бұрын
@@Mellysews Is there any way to prevent as much damage to the fabric?
@ssarahhpk4 жыл бұрын
i’ve been searching everywhere but where do you find those clear vinyl
@Mellysews4 жыл бұрын
I linked my vinyl sources in the video description.
@merindymorgenson31844 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.
@jenniferbrennan32442 жыл бұрын
What needle do you use
@Mellysews2 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmSYmIpumNJ7a5Y
@masoudahmad43483 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????!
@Mellysews3 жыл бұрын
All my best advice is in this video
@blackgirlsareblessed66884 жыл бұрын
Which tension is best, my thread keeps poping and am about to go crazy
@Mellysews4 жыл бұрын
It depends on your specific machine. If your thread keeps breaking that's a sign you have too much tension.
@pollysmith338 Жыл бұрын
I have a question what size needle do you have to sew Vinyl😀
@Mellysews Жыл бұрын
How I choose needles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmSYmIpumNJ7a5Y
@Anna-ii1pq3 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to hand stich vinyl with a needle?
@Mellysews3 жыл бұрын
I have never tried to hand stitch vinyl so I don't have any good tips for that.
@Anna-ii1pq3 жыл бұрын
@@Mellysews Ahh okay, thank you!!
@susan10984 жыл бұрын
Will wax paper work instead of tissue to sew vinyl?
@Mellysews4 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.
@susan10984 жыл бұрын
Melly Sews Thank you for your response. This help a lot.
@readwisetoo52075 жыл бұрын
Is it a good idea to use a clear nylon thread?
@TheJudeJane5 жыл бұрын
Nina Woodward Polyester thread okay and a Microtex needle.
@Mellysews5 жыл бұрын
You could. I never do, but I usually combine vinyl and fabric so I don't have thread showing on the vinyl.
@oooohelloworld4 жыл бұрын
Hi, where did you find that clear vinyl you are using ?
@Mellysews4 жыл бұрын
Joann
@fredhubbard72103 жыл бұрын
Outdoor fabric store, awning, Sailrite.
@daciasdiy18613 жыл бұрын
What kind of thread do u use ?
@Mellysews3 жыл бұрын
mellysews.com/types-of-thread-for-sewing/
@jodikasper79954 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.
@Mellysews4 жыл бұрын
I'd suggest playing with scraps and seeing what works best with your particular combination of fabric and machine.
@michelleseager97823 жыл бұрын
When I buy vinyl it comes with tissue paper. Don’t throw it away! 😉
@Mellysews3 жыл бұрын
It can be helpful!
@emmadrake37893 жыл бұрын
Hi where did you get the vinyl from
@momgrandma54964 жыл бұрын
Super tips, especially increasing the stitch length, oh the horror to have your creation fall apart. : (