How To Sew Cloth Strips To A Vinyl Sheet

So that when you secure it shut the velcro pieces match up.

How to sew cloth strips to a vinyl sheet.

It is easier to sew between the tissue when there is more fabric than when there is less fabric. But you can sew it and it s quite simple with a few modifications to your sewing technique. To use it in sewing vinyl place the fabric between two layers of gift wrapping tissue paper. But for more layers and frequent use look for a vinyl leather sewing machine.

While you may fear that the needle might make large holes and rip the plastic with the right needle the job should be as normal as sewing cotton fabric. Lessen the pressure on the pressure foot. Use a decorative stitch or a double line. With these tips you can use your ordinary machine to sew two to three layers of vinyl plether plastic.

Cut the vinyl with a rotary cutter and stitch it according to your pattern. Adjust the stitch length to 3 for ordinary stitching and 4 for top stitching. With minimal loose strings. Follow your pattern to cut the vinyl into pieces with a rotary cutter.

At first glance sewing plastic sheeting seems impossible. Fold it into the size that you want and then add a piece of velcro to each end with your sewing machine. Then open up that top flap again and sew all along the sides and top. Then sew it or clip it into place.