WIP WEDNESDAY #36: Let's Sew with Clear Vinyl!

[@idareandevers4059]

Thanks for teaching sewing on vinyl. O Lord I am planning to give try this a try🙏.

[@debbiewhitfield426]

i’ve missed you but i’m back - you are an amazing teacher with so much passion and knowledge for your profession! thank you for all the tips

[@angiefranceskirwan]

You are really a great teacher!

[@Amys_Crafts-N-Things]

You could also use a hairdryer to warm up the vinyl to make it pliable.

[@marmimi8632]

You are the BEST teacher EVER!...WOW Thank you for sharing your time and your knowledge

[@GayleneBellamy]

Watching from New Zealand

[@minipoop8512]

When I sew using vinyl, I will take a little bit of my sewing machine oil and dab it where I am going to sew on the underside and on top, just enough to lube the vinyl so I will have a nice smooth sew and it doesn't get hung up and it lubes my machine.

[@maricadewaal5517]

Hi. I'm Marica from South Africa. I used the heat from my hairdryer to flip the vinyl bags. Much easier. I like all your projects. God bless 💖 💖

[@tamarakarlin2758]

Great tips Vanessa! I've made a bunch of these from your tutorial for gifts for family & friends to put their cell phones in at the beach & pool. I use fun variegated thread, jumbo wonder clips to hold the zipper in place when sewing the zipper & a blow dryer to gently heat up the vinyl to make turning it out easier.

[@lmueller0104]

Thank you! I was able to follow along and everything worked out beautifully. Nice teaching style; you explain not only the “how”, but also the “why”. Brava👏

[@jenpatterson8309]

I'm lucky my hubby is a certified detailer and put a clear coat on my metal plate and pressure feet that I use vinyl glides right over it

[@KatiFalk1]

You could use the wash away interfacing that you use for embroidery machines to make lace instead of tissue paper and it will wash away.

[@eunicescott8414]

I bought your 16ga vinyl and used it to make a pouch form another site. It came out very nice. Some of my stitches are a little funky because its my 1st time using vinyl and I forgot to change out my presser foot (used my walking foot). I love it!!

[@dibbsboy]

I am in the club! Love it!

[@micheller.1089]

I love your teachings. Do you have a tutorial on making a faux leather clear view phone crossbody?

[@daleodberg6714]

Thank you,very helpful

[@lindajacobs1487]

I got an amazing deal on a LOT of 16 gauge vinyl for a project and now have plenty to use for bags. I have zippers from a friend and now have a use for them!

[@glitterngloss13]

Bummed I missed the live but this was a great little project! Great video Vanessa! 💕

[@gracepatane9384]

WOW - lots of tips! I ordered the vinyl today, & I am going to have to try your technique! Love the way it looks!

[@theresacampbell3348]

Great tips Vanessa. I love your videos and have been sharing them while I watch. I've made a few of your items and you have very simple to understand instructions. Thank you

[@brenellison7526]

Love you and all your classes

[@nancybroer4712]

Just love how you teach!!!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Thanks sew much!

[@lisastreasures]

Very cool. Gonna have to make a few of these. Thanks for a great tutorial 👍

[@7ann7seven13]

What about a blow dryer on low setting , blow it for a few seconds into the bag and use a corner finisher like quilters have? Gentle and low on use and settings.... Great job!!

[@glamperjan]

Love your show! I used a dollar tree placemat next to presserfoot. To make the acrylic feed better.

[@izabeau1953]

Fabulist, i needed to know how to take the rinkels out …..👍🏻 supper i don’t get that vinyl that is wrapped in tissue paper . Have to buy the table vinyl ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@disorderlystitcher]

Hi! I just read the article in Quilt Folk. Looking foward to watching your videos

[@cherylhuger8447]

Walmart clear heavy duty shower curtain works great!

[@brenellison7526]

Bren Ellison, Valrico , Florida. Love you and all your classes

[@dottieward6506]

Dottie from Tyler Texas love all the videos

[@NCJoMamaSC]

I’m at work so can’t watch live, but THANK YOU for this tutorial! Can’t wait to watch after work!!!! I have been putting off a project because it called for clear vinyl. 😱🤗💗

[@minipoop8512]

Try using your sewing machine oil on the vinyl just a dab front and back and it works amazing.

[@lindaandrews7187]

Thanks!

[@nancyingram966]

You could sew it with the zipper tape on top, or like done here it with the zipper tab on the underside.

[@gerryperdue6587]

I have always used strips of fabric on the vinyl to go through the sewing machine.

[@kathybeer7118]

Hi from SC

[@vlcope]

You could use Solvy which dissolves in water

[@charlotteheaphey9850]

Greetings from Ireland

[@Crafting_Through_Life]

Are you still doing the classes in Gainesville? I live 20 minutes from Gainesville and would love to attend your classes.

[@bonnielindsey8663]

Hi, From Chipley, Florida

[@lindabeavers2257]

Hi from Oregon coast

[@debraressel6641]

Lancaster, PA here

[@rimakhosla5197]

Very nice video. Just one question, what is the size of the needle you use ?

[@yangelthomas]

KZbin from Mississippi 👋🏽

[@cleliafava8613]

Hi how are you.. I made clear plastic., cover for my sewing machines the singer ,omega and the serger singer.they came out very Beautifull , l m sowing for fun to keep busy with this CORONA MAKE LOTS OM MASKS AND GIVE THEM TO ALL MY FRIENDS and my grandchildren class rooms I have learned a lot from you Thank you very much.

[@lisal2178]

Lisa from Aloha Oregon

[@deborahdonahue4451]

from new Hampshire

[@MOKAY]

Hello, MO here

[@mareedeguara4384]

Maybe use baby powder as well with the head

[@deborahsimms-brown7086]

Vanessa , where can I get the tip for the Elmer’s glue bottle.

[@tamarakarlin2758]

Check Lora Douglas' Etsy shop Dragonflyquiltworks. She has them.

[@patriciamilovina9178]

Is there any reason you can’t put the raw edges of the vinyl on the “wrong” side of the zipper, so all raw edges are on the inside?

[@lilian2164]

Canada

[@angiefranceskirwan]

Have you ever tried using invisible thread with clear vinyl?

[@lindajacobs1487]

Could you open the zipper before sewing the first side down?

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Absolutely! Whatever makes it easier for you. :)

[@rimakhosla5197]

Won't the needle break if you stich on the zipper?

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Not is the zipper is a craft zipper with plastic teeth.

[@patriciahadder2284]

Semmes Alabama

[@lindamorrison2758]

Whee do I get the vinyl

[@lindamorrison2758]

Meant where

[@gillianbrowne3470]

Hi this is Gillian from Somerset u k

[@lindamorrison2758]

Maquon, Il. Watch on youtube

[@thelmalane9351]

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[@richyjames1378]

i absolutely hate the look of a zigzag stitch, a straight stitch looks so much better ... ya never see a zigzag stitch on a ready to wear garment or bag