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

4 жыл бұрын

It really depends on the machine. Sometimes Teflon helps, sometimes walking foot is better, sometimes only tissue paper will help.

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

4 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!

Love the way you complete your stories.....what to do and not to do. Thank you for sharing!

@Mellysews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I’m a new to sewing and I wanted to make a vinyl bag! This helped so much!!! 🤍

@Mellysews

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it's helpful!

Thanks, Mel. Great tips. Much appreciated.

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

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!

great tutorial, found it very helpful and fun to watch!!

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very practical and clearly explained. Thanks.

@Mellysews

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 🙂

That is a great tip, thank you so much...🌹❤️🌹❤️

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank great tips! So glad I watched before I began.

@Mellysews

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

exactly the info i was looking for thank you!

@Mellysews

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

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!

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!

YOU DID HELP ME!!! ❤️

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

this was very helpful! thank you :D

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lotusshona6367

3 жыл бұрын

Thread and needle ?

great tips. Thank you!

@Mellysews

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for the tips

@Mellysews

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you Great tips!

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it's helpful!

Great tips thanks. 🙂

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thanks !!! Very helpful.

@Mellysews

9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Great video!

@Mellysews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great!!! Thanks so much 🙂

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

thank you so much

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good information.

@Mellysews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

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?

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

4 жыл бұрын

Same needle I use 80% of the time kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmdpyblxk9CuZZc.html

@jodikasper7995

4 жыл бұрын

Melly Sews great idea. Thank you!

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!

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

4 жыл бұрын

a rain jacket perhaps? you would have to make sure to waterproof the seams though

@Mellysews

4 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

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.

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

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.

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.

Awesome !! Great video! What size needle is best????

@Mellysews

Жыл бұрын

All about choosing needles here: mellysews.com/how-to-choose-sewing-machine-needles/

Any thread recommendations and needle recommendations for vinyl?

@Mellysews

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they're in the post linked in the video description

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!

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/

Tissue paper!! Wow

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps!

what do I set my upper thread tension to? I have a singer Heavy duty machine and 12 gauge clear vinyl

@Mellysews

2 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.

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!!

Great video! Can you Draw designs on this Vinyl easily?

@Mellysews

Жыл бұрын

I couldn't say, I haven't tried that.

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

How would one go about making a vinyl applique? Would glue be better then sewing?

@Mellysews

10 ай бұрын

I have not done a vinyl appliqué, so I couldn't say.

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 KZread 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.

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.

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

@Mellysews

9 ай бұрын

Tension troubleshooting tips here: mellysews.com/sewing-machine-tension/

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.

What’s the little holder on your ruler?

@Mellysews

Жыл бұрын

It's part of the ruler.

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

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.

What kind of thread do u use ?

@Mellysews

3 жыл бұрын

mellysews.com/types-of-thread-for-sewing/

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.

Is it a good idea to use a clear nylon thread?

@TheJudeJane

4 жыл бұрын

Nina Woodward Polyester thread okay and a Microtex needle.

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

You could. I never do, but I usually combine vinyl and fabric so I don't have thread showing on the vinyl.

i'm having a problem embroidering a name on a vinyl cosmetic bag. Any helpful hints?

@Mellysews

8 ай бұрын

Vinyl isn't great for embroidery.

@PS-iu5cb

8 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

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.

The vinyl keeps breaking my needle any tips?

@Mellysews

Жыл бұрын

Try a micro sharp needle.

Hi, where did you find that clear vinyl you are using ?

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

Joann

@fredhubbard7210

3 жыл бұрын

Outdoor fabric store, awning, Sailrite.

I have a question what size needle do you have to sew Vinyl😀

@Mellysews

Жыл бұрын

How I choose needles: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmdpyblxk9CuZZc.html

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

4 жыл бұрын

I'd suggest playing with scraps and seeing what works best with your particular combination of fabric and machine.

What needle do you use

@Mellysews

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmdpyblxk9CuZZc.html

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

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!!

Got any Vinyl projects upcoming in the near future? :) Perhaps a raincoat or something?

@Mellysews

Жыл бұрын

Nope, nothing planned.

Super tips, especially increasing the stitch length, oh the horror to have your creation fall apart. : (

@Mellysews

4 жыл бұрын

The worst!

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