How to Sew Heavy Specialty Fabrics (Pleather, Vinyl, Cork)

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If you’re working on a project that requires pleather, vinyl, or cork, don’t fret. While these materials may require a few simple adjustments, simply using the right needle, thread, and understanding the material is all it takes to sew with these fabrics and easily as any other!💡
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@gracegorman642 Год назад

Excellent video. No bullshit. No stupid background music. Thank you. Have subscribed.

@sheilaroch5548 Год назад

Hi I using this sewing machine fs60x. Can I use nylon threads for leather, pun pvs n canvas tq

@debbievelazquez1467 4 года назад

I would also like to see what to use for marking vinyl on the right side so it can wipe off

@WonderFilThreads 4 года назад

You can actually use tailors chalk or even regular chalk to mark vinyl and it will brush right off. If you're having trouble with layers of vinyl slipping, you can actually use scotch tape or double sided tape in the seam allowance. We recommend putting it in the seam allowance so you don't end up sewing through it as it can gum up your needle. Just make sure to test it on a scrap piece because if you're using a cheaper vinyl material, it might pull off the top layer when you take it off. You can also use sewing clips to hold it together, but again you'll want to test it on a scrap piece as they can leave a permanent indentation on cheaper vinyl.

@debbievelazquez1467 4 года назад

Thank you!

@curiositydrawsme9180 2 года назад

Your thread-weight information was so useful. I work with a lot of specialty materials like foam, faux fur, leather/pleather/vinyl, but am newly learning about cork in its many forms and uses. I love the generosity of people who share their knowledge in this way. Thank you! P.S. In the spirit of sharing knowledge, a quick fix if someone doesn’t have ready access to a Teflon or walking foot: you can stick a piece of matte/satin finish scotch-tape to the bottom of the presser-foot. Just cut a hole for the needle and thread to pass through before use, so that the adhesive and bits of the tape-plastic are less likely to make their way inside the bobbin compartment of your machine.

@alexandracarter1408 8 месяцев назад

you just saved me. I'd been using the same, thicker thread on the bobbin and I couldn't get the stitches to properly sew no matter how I adjusted the tension. Using a thinner thread for the bobbin fixed the stitch issues, thanks so much!

@internetgirl3982 3 месяца назад

Great video - goes right to the tips, no chit chat or random comments! All your tips were really good for sewing with the thicker pleather/vinyl/cork material. Greatly appreciated!

@Kukimuncher 2 года назад

thanks for the tips and info! I made my own custom motorcycle seat cover this video helped a bunch.

@LadyAyleene Год назад

I'm about to make a floor length pleather coat (cosplay) and was in desperate need for more information. I just made very small pleather pieces and they already were a pain in the *** with my machine. Now I know I used the wrong needle and foot. My biggest worry is the holes if I make a mistake. I guess I'll just work very slow and carefully and do 10 mockups in advance 😉

@debbievelazquez1467 4 года назад

I would like to see user friendly tips for vinyl slipping when sewing multiple layers

@1979augistine 3 года назад

Double sided tape keeps it from sliding and slipping

@creating1_c1999 3 года назад

walking foot

@FlagOscar Год назад

Sewing with vinyl for the first time. Thank you for these tips!

@bonnieplummer6220 2 года назад

I just learned so much in this 4 minute video. Thank you so much!

@sheyrieg6473 3 года назад

What an awesome tutorial…desperately needed; thank you

@helenaharms4110 4 года назад

Thank you so much for these tips. I just ruined my sewing machine with sewing vinyl.

@UnaFamiliaMexicana93 3 года назад

You ruined your machine because of her tips?

@lgbthc231 3 года назад

@@UnaFamiliaMexicana93 pretty sure they ruined their machine before watching her video :)

@LuvinaVasquez Год назад

Thank you for this information. I was struggling with vinyl and cork.

@smolbluelady5278 4 года назад

Thank you for this information! I learned so much and will definitely be reference your video when I start my next project!

@patrickfarley8036 10 месяцев назад

Hi, thanks for this video! I'm making my first attempt at sewing vinyl and I have a question please .... I'm making a "dust" cover for a bass guitar amp and cab using marine vinyl and, besides keeping the dust from collecting on my rig, I'm hoping it will keep my gear dry on those inclement show days getting from my car to the stage. My question is this, besides looking a bit more commercially made, does piping in the seams add any water resistance to those seams? Thank you!

@shannoninalaska 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for explaining that. Very common sensical. I am not familiar with the terminology you use because this is basically the second video I have watched since doing my research. I am wanting to make a fitted Marine vinyl tablecloth with elastic edges. Is there anything else I need to consider? Or, do you think I should make the edges of the fitted material a different more malleable kind of cloth or other material?

@marleymarley1360 5 месяцев назад

Hello very informative video. I've messed up many pieces of faux leather. This is already so helpful . I would like to see more without the black bar in it. Thank you,

@cheerfulmouse Год назад

Thank you so much!! I am working on a project using PVC material (workout mat) I will be hand sewing, some corners, but still very helpful info!!

@mirnasmith5085 6 месяцев назад

Video on sew a zipper on vinyl or letter jacket. Thank you

@inthekitchen8842 7 месяцев назад

Hi. Do I sew a zipper into vinyl the same way as cotton?? I suppose not, so how is that done, please?

@The.Lilomay 28 дней назад

What about the tension and thickness of needles? 😊

@nancygesimondo112 Год назад

what about sewing woven vinyl..chilewich?

@joelthigpen6378 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this video! It was very informative and focused. It answered all my questions

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

Glad to hear you learned a lot from our video! :D

@kristijay3524 Год назад

Exactly the information I needed, thank you for this video!!

@imechavez6336 3 года назад

Wow!… wonderful information… Just what I needed… I am working with burlap with sticky back 😅 thank you so much!!!

@dillphoenix7767 3 года назад

I got a project coming up soon after a couple of costumes that I'm making this project in the future I'm going to make a new character and it's going to need leather well recycled leather because most are sometimes all of the materials that I use are recycled and the leather that I got it from was from a thrown out couch I'm not so used to sewing but I am excited to try and this costume that I'm going to be making is going to be an alien Bounty Hunter kind of like the predator and I wanted to add leather to mix things up with recycled materials I only use foam styrofoam blue foam purple phone pool noodles couch cushion cardboards a lot of it is recycled and from the trash so I wanted to do this with a Brother sewing machine do you think the Brother sewing machine would be enough to sew through real leather and also fake leather?

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

Good question! Brother makes A LOT of different kinds of sewing machines, so it really depends on the one you have. Definitely start sewing on some scrap pieces of material before you start working on your actual pattern. You should definitely consider using one of the heavier duty needles mentioned in the video as well. Try lengthening your stitch length so the stitching isn't as dense. You'll get a feel for how smoothly the material sews through on the test pieces and it will also give you a chance to inspect the stitch quality. If both the needle and bobbin threads are nested in the middle between the material pieces, you should be good to go. Good luck on your costume!

@dillphoenix7767 3 года назад

@@WonderFilThreads update I bought the sewing machine and it's still in the box and it's a brother xm2701 it costed $100 to purchase and wo far it's the cheapest I could find would this still work?

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

@@dillphoenix7767 The only way to know for sure is to try it out :) Try sewing some test scraps like we suggested. Go slow, use the right needle, and if the machine isn't struggling then it will be fine!

@madtx00 Год назад

What sewing machine are you using?

@hannahb9024 4 года назад

Awesome tips! Thank you so much :)

@mrgreenkurtis 4 года назад

I'm looking to redo my boat seats. What would you recommend using for a seam sealer. Also how about vinyl treatments for for water proofing.

@WonderFilThreads 4 года назад

Hi, a seam sealer would help. You can also use rubber cement to hold the seams flat, or topstitch, using a walking foot or a teflon foot, so it doesn't stick to the vinyl. Stores that sell outdoor gear and tenting supplies will sell waterproofing for tents, so you can read if it would work well on the material (we recommend pretesting on a scrap first!). Also consider taping the seams with a waterproof tape on the inside (gaff tape would work) to prevent moisture from entering through the seam lines. We also recommend using an enhanced polyester thread like HomeDec, as it will stand up better to sun and moisture.

@lass-inangeles7564 3 года назад

What an excellent tutorial on vinyl sewing! Much appreciated!!! fyi - please consider no music on videos. Very distracting.

@licoriceveins9632 3 года назад

Im going to be making a vinyl waist cape and pleather corset, up until this point ive just hand sewn everything which works but it takes weeks to finish anything. Hoping these tips will help my production time!

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

Good luck with your project! That sounds very cool!

@mrtruedetermination 3 года назад

The most charming and educational video I've ever watched. Thank you!

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Glad to hear this video was helpful!

@noisehippo1561 4 года назад

great video thank you!

@DavidHernandez-rz7qo 11 месяцев назад

Thank you

@sparklemint2458 Год назад

Thank you

@lorettaleger2825 2 года назад

Thank you

@deannawebb5600 2 года назад

Might attempt to sew together vinyl seat covers for my husbands car. deff nervous to do so. any tips or tricks would be very helpful

@TheCurly67salazar 3 года назад

Thank you so much

@lotusshona6367 2 года назад

Which one is the most durable 30 , 40 or 60

@WonderFilThreads 2 года назад

Hi! The 30wt will be the most durable weight since it's the thickest 🤗

@debbiecroal4534 2 года назад

I liked this segment. Good information. I love the tulips befind you. Is there a pattern for that. The tulips are so sweet.

@mariaestherhernandezdoming5720 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, that was so helpful on my project. Blessings a lot 🙏 ❤

@susansaldanha4927 2 года назад

Can you show a video stitching a box long cushion with 2 curves on one sides using vinyl or faux leather, thank you

@mayrayscrubbiegalz 2 года назад

Do you need a suture to sew with thicker material like Jean material and etc I was told that with thicker material you have to have a suture or it would mess up your ordinary home sewing machine

@2ndsights 2 года назад

Thank you so much, I just learned recently how to set up and use my sewing machine so this is all foreign to me. Really glad I didn't jump the gun and put the pleather I have in there!

@elijahprovencio1032 Год назад

Thx for the video..this helped a bunch!

@deej77066 Год назад

What type of thread should I use on a Peva shower liner?

@GhazalDuitcaseservices 3 года назад

can i have this machine pls?

@katielove9932 Год назад

Sure. Go buy one!

@strife8486 2 года назад

I want to make a pleather overcoat for larping. open in the front

@robertoleeva985 2 года назад

Yep good video and I don't even own a sewing machine

@tookalook1 2 года назад

Thank you I learnd a lot from you already. :)

@brendaverwey7157 3 года назад

Repairing an office chair. All pieces are good, except the middle front and back. I tried repairing them with a leather/vinyl kit, but a month later they are showing signs of wear. I want to replace only these pieces. How do you feel about sewing new vinyl to old?

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

You can certainly sew new vinyl to old vinyl, just keep in mind that the new vinyl may not be a perfect match to the old one.

@boldandbeautiful98 3 года назад

This was very helpful, thank you so very much!!!

@kishaphillips3129 3 года назад

That you for your video I will subscribe and inwill tey the suggestions, I answering leather with my singer 4423 and having a hard time with the look of the stitch looking wonky and shaky. I am using a walking foot, leather needle and I will check my stitch length again

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

Sounds like you're doing everything right. Good luck with it!

@ajahildreth8378 Год назад

Best tips!!!!! Thank you

@sja10685 3 года назад

I'm trying to sew marine vinyl to recover boat cushions. I have one large rectangle for the seat and two small almost rectangular pieces for the ends. The top corners of both end pieces are curved. I'm having trouble getting the edge of the seat (large rectangle) to go around the corners. Someone suggested warming the vinyl with a blow dryer. Do you think that will soften it enough to work? Can you give me any tips?

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

Warming the vinyl with a blow dryer is a great idea. Heat is a must for shaping vinyl around corners and edges. If you have any extra vinyl, you can try testing it on the spare piece of material to get a feel for using the heat to shape it.

@justjames76 2 года назад

You are awesome! Just what I needed!

@susanbartlett-ye6476 3 года назад

Great post! I saw 5 yards of a unique pink clear vinyl... I wanted to make a bra with it for "Bragust".... not realy to wear but I can't wait to see how it turns out

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

That sounds like a great project! We're very excited for you too! 😍😍

@fuatsani2721 3 года назад

Wow this video reilly help me

@marissaharlee222 3 года назад

is there ant other brand of thread that can be used

@kathleendailey4454 3 года назад

Helpful video for tips on how to sew marine vinyl, thank you. I am making a cover for my evaporative cooler to help prevent cold air from blowing into my house.

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

Very cool! Good luck with your project!

@el6605 3 года назад

I use an old sew machines from "Butterfly" brand 😔 can I sew thick fabric on it with this way?

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

It's hard to say without testing it out first. If you don't want to go out and buy all the materials before knowing how your machine will do with it, you can take a piece of regular fabric and fold it over into a few layers so it's thicker, and test sew over it to see how your machine does.

@carolynlfarlow3635 4 года назад

I have a new BabyLock Triumph, do you know if I can make a cover for a steel guitar (or keyboard cover) with these tips and threads?

@WonderFilThreads 4 года назад

Absolutely, you sure can!

@jolenecaruso8948 5 месяцев назад

Very helpful!

@Nina-vk5sl 3 года назад

Cork material , my stitches are skipping???

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

Have you checked to make sure you're using the right type of needle? A heavier duty needle or a super non-stick needle may work better with cork.

@everettea6793 2 года назад

Short, sweet and to the point!

@rarutrili8021 3 года назад

thanky answered my question

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

Glad to hear that!💕

@ashlynsnana6631 3 года назад

Thank you.

@MartinGSolis 3 года назад

Hi, can you give us a link to the store where you purchased your walking foot? Yours looks better than the ones they sell at other stores.

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

We got ours from our local machine dealer. Not every foot will fit every machine, so it's best to speak with your machine store and see what's available for your particular machine.

@MartinGSolis 3 года назад

@@WonderFilThreads thank you, can you post their website please.

@feemariebeingme4108 4 года назад

Great video thanks!

@WonderFilThreads 4 года назад

Glad to hear you found it helpful!

@lotusshona6367 4 года назад

Thank you so much

@selenathompson958 2 года назад

Thank you so much 💓

@WonderFilThreads 2 года назад

You're welcome 😊

@blackgirlsareblessed6688 3 года назад

Whats the best tensions to use, my thread keeps bursting and bundling up

@WonderFilThreads 3 года назад

You shouldn't need to change your tension much with these fabrics. The first things you'll want to check are that you're using the correct size and type of needle. A leather needle or super non-stick needle works best. If your thread is a 40wt size, a 90/14 needle would be ideal. If the thread is thicker, then you'll want a larger needle.