Piping On Vinyl Handbags!

[@Firstladybags]

Today us my first time meeting you . Seeing and the way you talk and smile make my day .thanks and you really look good ma'am

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Fantastic Margaret! So great to have you here! 💕

[@pamhillier4219]

What a great way of doing piping! Thank you

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Thank you Pam! Great to have you here!

[@lindahackney665]

Love the way you go into details on what and how your next move is. Great work.

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Thank you Linda!!! I appreciate you!

[@roxannebowerman2381]

I’ve only don’t piping in my cotton sewing. Looking forward to doing piping in bag making. Your video makes it look possible!! ♥️

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Roxanne! Feel free to message me if you have questions!

[@Firstladybags]

This is beautiful thanks for the piping teaching.

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Thank you sew much Margaret!!! Just seeing your message now!

[@nwunder3]

You inspired me to try this. Thank you for sharing this clear video.

[@SandcastleDesigns]

You are welcome!

[@purpletoo12]

You have mad skills!

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Huge thank you! I've been at this a long while!

[@MsCole-iw2xh]

I really love how it came out, and you make piping look so easy! Thank you for sharing!🤩🤩

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Thank you! It took me quite a while to get piping to come out the way it does now! Never give up!

[@dancefan4932]

The first time I seen that being done. Beautiful work

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Thank you!! I too am a dance fan!! That is a discussion for another conversation ♥️♥️♥️

[@sandreawhite7534]

Excellent video.

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Thank you sew much!

[@jenpatterson8309]

Use a different color in bobbin on first time around then your 2nd time around go back to your color your using same as top and follow the basting stitch

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Would this be for the first example in place of DST? That sounds like the way I used to do it only without changing bobbin colors! Good idea!.

[@jenpatterson8309]

@@SandcastleDesigns no still use dst 1st time around and when u add your panel you can follow the color of thread to make sure you are on track and pipping turns out perfect

[@SandcastleDesigns]

@@jenpatterson8309 great idea!

[@baharcahobi]

Paylaşım için teşekkürler 😊

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Thank you

[@tammystevens1627]

Fab! ❤️👌👍I made a small bag recently utilising heavy duty piping from a sports bag, it turned out very good! Especially compared to the back of the bag where I made my own piping. I had to apply the piping by hand which wasn't easy but I didn't have a industrial sewing machine and there were perforations in the piping which made it susceptible to falling apart if I'd sewed it by machine. Yes definitely be attempting to make my own after watching this video. I've saved some tiny electrical cord so may see if that works! (Perhaps I will need to apply it by hand). I once used rope from the hardware store when I did piping around a cushion but I broke a few sewing machine needles.... 😏 In the end it worked out very well though! 😀 Greetings from NZ 🇳🇿

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Hello Tammy from NZ! Piping certainly can be challenging! I am so happy you are working with it.

[@KellieMcRaeHurricaneInHeels]

Subscribed from the sewing group. Can’t wait to do some piping with my new machine.

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Super excited for you Kellie! Piping makes a huge difference in the look of a bag! It does take practice! But I know you will get it!

[@caroloneill1773]

Really enjoying your videos. Learning so much!!

[@SandcastleDesigns]

So great to have you with me and everyone else here Carol!!! Please let me know if I can help you in any way!!

[@v.r.sumner9693]

Thanks! Those look great. Can't wait to try your method.

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Your welcome! Let me know how you do!

[@KM-yw2yb]

Than you!

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Welcome KM!

[@jackyf3505]

I don't think anyone here has mentioned staples. You shouldn't get the same bow wave building up in front of the foot as it's more securely anchored using a staple than with DST and clips. If you use a pliers style of stapler you can position the staple really accurately a little away from the stitching line. I find my sewing tweezers remove them very nicely.

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Nice! I have used staples also! Great input!

[@angelamcgovern1525]

Thanks for a great video, your bags are gorgeous xx

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Thanks again Angela!

[@annebenvenuto8264]

very helpful. thanks Rene

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Thank you Anne!!! I appreciate you! I cannot wait to get back to filming! I have construction going on now and when that is done I have a large bag to film and much ahead on my list!

[@arweloneill156]

I've found that once you've clipped your panel to the gusset, starting to sew in the centre of the bottom, rather than at the top of one side, reduces the amount of stretch in the vinyl Then just turn your work and do the same for the other half of the bag. ;)

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Great tip! Some vinyls have more stretch than others for sure! I primarily work with upholstery vinyl.

[@donnamarie2571]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING ♥️🥰

[@SandcastleDesigns]

You are so welcome

[@karenjordan3226]

Loved your video ❣️

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Thank you! Hope it helps!

[@butercup1991]

AhoOoo coming through with the new do! Lol 😂 Great video and you look lovely!

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Oh thank you Nicole! This video was a pain to get it all together! You know how fun piping is!

[@butercup1991]

@@SandcastleDesigns absolutely and that is why I don’t do it! 😂

[@SandcastleDesigns]

@@butercup1991 I used to feel this way also! I am challenging myself though to increase skillsets. It has a way of building self esteem and practice gives you so much more confidence! I challenge you to keep trying! Maybe not on legitimate projects, but play with it over and over again when you have a moment. You will be amazed how much easier it gets! I promise you! I remember there was a day...literally months ago, when I said I would most likely never be sewing on vinyl......we see where that landed!

[@butercup1991]

@@SandcastleDesigns thanks!... I have a project I’m working on maybe it’s time to get over my “hatred” of sewing these 😅

[@3larsons]

Very helpful! I’ve been wanting to try piping but have been too intemidated! Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@SandcastleDesigns]

You are welcome!

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[@donnaprosser9616]

Can you tell me where you get the croc fabric? It is really pretty. I've sure enjoyed your videos. I really appriciate your lesson on recessed zippers and zippers with an overlay.

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Hi Donna! This was purchased two years ago and I think I bought it from BigZFabrics on Etsy.

[@bikergirl7823]

I really liked the way your piping turned out on the bag. I want to do piping on a bag which has a boxed bottom so I thought I'd need to put the piping on the side panels but I'm not sure how this would look. Any advice?

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Hey Biker Girl! Oddly I am at a Bike Rally right now in Myrtle Beach SC! I think putting the piping in the side panels would look great personally!

[@bikergirl7823]

@@SandcastleDesigns I'll give it a go and cross my fingers. Enjoy the rally, we haven't been to one in years but we did travel from Scotland France this summer and had a great time.

[@sandreawhite7534]

beautiful hair!

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Why thank you!

[@jojosmith1780]

Thank you for your video. Always looking to better my skills. What machine are you sewing with? TY!! :)

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Thank you JoJo! This machine I'm working on a Juki 1541s...

[@jos9569]

What size cording foot do you use? I see that Amazon has a variety for my Juki 1181n. They range from 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8.

[@SandcastleDesigns]

I'm using a 1/4" for my 1.8mm cording here. I find that the vinyl blows out the foot size altogether. You cannot judge the foot size by your cording size due to the thickness of the material. This is why I love this cording. For pillows I have had to use zipper feet because I like thick cording with upholstery fabric.

[@jos9569]

@@SandcastleDesigns me too! Thanks for replying.

[@lanettelykens8345]

Do you cut your vinyl on the bias for bags with curves???

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Vinyl is PVC or poly vinyl chloride it is not a woven fabric so it does not have a grain. The only bias would be on the backing if there is a woven backing. My simple answer is no. Most of my vinyl is felt backing and upholstery grade there is no bias to it. I cut my vinyl according to the pattern on the right side.

[@lanettelykens8345]

@@SandcastleDesigns thank you. I enjoy your videos sew sew much. Happy Holidays from Tampa, Fl.

[@SandcastleDesigns]

@@lanettelykens8345 Same to you! Tampa has such wonderful weather this time of year! I lived in NOLA for 20 years...miss the gulf!

[@soldiercoleone]

What size welting foot u use

[@SandcastleDesigns]

I use a 1/4" welting foot! Thank you for asking!

[@soldiercoleone]

@@SandcastleDesigns thank u for making a video I'm currently fixing my pfaff 145 h4 walking foot making a speed reducer for it so I can control it better

[@SandcastleDesigns]

@@soldiercoleone That will be hugely helpful for you!

[@LuvMyCardiKids]

I have a domestic machine and I use double stick tape all the time. I don’t know why you would think that somebody with a domestic machine would use it any less than someone with an industrial machine.

[@SandcastleDesigns]

Thank you for your informative comment! Many of us who own domestics have issues of DST gumming up the needle. I think you have figured out the trick of placement! You are a smart woman! I personally use it all the time domestic or otherwise. Placement is key...I appreciate your comment!

[@LuvMyCardiKids]

@@SandcastleDesigns The placement isn’t any different on a domestic than when using an industrial. You just place it so it’s not going to be within the stitching line. The problem isn’t one of industrial versus domestic. It’s simply a matter of placing the tape where you won’t be sewing. That’s the same on an industrial as the needle will get gummy on either machine if you sew through the tape.

[@SandcastleDesigns]

@@LuvMyCardiKids I have some tips for preventing your industrial from gumming up as well! I will add this to the list! Thanks again for chiming in!

[@waterboy8999]

@@SandcastleDesigns you can also rub the needle with a candle.

[@SandcastleDesigns]

@@waterboy8999 cool!

[@Firstladybags]

This is beautiful thanks for the piping teaching.

[@SandcastleDesigns]

My pleasure Margaret! 💕