Use Special Needle When Sewing Layers Of Vinyl

To avoid perforating the fabric do not backstitch.

Use special needle when sewing layers of vinyl. Use a bigger needle typically a 90 14 leather needle or a 100 16 universal. Size to keep on hand. 16 or even the largest size universal needle you get may be needed for sewing through heavy weight fabrics. When quilting a thin project e g.

These have sharp points that will easily. Leather this wedge shaped point is idea for sewing leather suede vinyl heavy faux suede and thick non woven fabric. Instead tie the thread ends. But for thicker vinyl use denim sewing needles.

Check out the video below or on youtube here to see how to sew vinyl. Vinyl can be a tricky fabric to sew but use these tips and it should be smooth sailing. A table runner with quilter s flannel as the middle layer i often use a jeans 90 needle. Like with any other kind of sewing using the right needle is key.

Do i need a special needle. How to sew vinyl tips for sewing vinyl. If you re not familiar with sewing needle types and sizes you might find this tutorial helpful. It is easier to sew between the tissue when there is more fabric than when there is less fabric.

90 14 or a jeans needle which is usually no. Use tissue paper under and on top of the vinyl fabric to make sewing vinyl even easier. Use tissue paper to sew without sticking. Needle for sewing vinyl if you re wondering what needle to use for vinyl then the answer is leather or jeans needle.

A heavy duty needle starting with no. For laminated cottons you want to use a larger needle to penetrate this substrate s added thickness. Donot use leather sewing needles as it will tear into the material. Today i m sharing my top tips for sewing vinyl.

These needles are thick and can stand the pressure of sewing with thickly layered fabrics. You will also want to consider the needle type. In terms of needle size you will want to use no smaller than a 90 14 for most heavy duty sewing and you may choose to go as large as 110 18. This needle will leave permanent holes.

It s also important to buy these needles from good companies because cheap needles create too much problem and break easily. This encloses the fabric so the surfaces feed smoothly under the presser foot of your sewing machine. How to sew vinyl. A thicker needle will hold up to heavier fabrics.

Use a heavy duty needle and suitable thread. Using the proper sewing machine needle in your machine is always important no matter what type of fabric you re sewing. Pay close attention to where you sew. To use it in sewing vinyl place the fabric between two layers of gift wrapping tissue paper.

I always use a quilting needle when using batting regardless of thickness. We recommend a universal needle in a size 12 or 14. Good quality all purpose nylon thread will work as well you can use ordinary sewing needle for thin plastic and vinyl sewing. You can use a thicker thread like a jeans thread or strong polyester thread.