by chenille 13 Nov 2011

Good morning cuties! A question: when doing projects that use clear vinyl as a topping(or bottom for that matter),such as coasters, do you change to a different needle? When I bought my vinyl,the girl that sold it said that I needed to use a leather needle when sewing it.

Thanks.Hugs, Nadyne

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by pcteddyb 13 Nov 2011

80/12 Universal needle has worked fine for me (I buy that size in 100's so it is about all I use for anything).

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chenille by chenille 13 Nov 2011

Good to know! Thanks.

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by hightechgrammy 13 Nov 2011

I used an universal needle, satin stitch, no problems. I did make sure there was fabric behind the vinyl to provide support, so it didn't just puncture and perforate, though.

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chenille by chenille 13 Nov 2011

Great! Thanks!

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by maobfh 13 Nov 2011

I've sewn on, sewn with and embroidered on clear vinyl. I like to use it when making pockets on knapsacks and car seat organizers for the grandsons. That way they can see what is in the pocket. I've only used sharps on this 'fabric' and have never had any trouble. The machine sews right through it, without missing a beat. It seems like leather needles would leave unnecessarily large holes in the vinyl. I've done satin stitch on the edging, etc, without problems.

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dino by dino 13 Nov 2011

I've done the same and I agree with you that the leather needle would make holes too big.

chenille by chenille 13 Nov 2011

Thanks,I was thinking the same thing and thought it best to ask here first! :-)

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by cfidl 13 Nov 2011

I did not do machine embroidery through the vinyl. I covered the piece and did a multiple row large zig-zag to minimize the number of stitches through the vinyl. I use a 22 gauge vinyl and no I did not change the needle. http://projects.cuteembroidery.co...

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blueeyedblonde by blueeyedblonde 13 Nov 2011

I had a look and they look great - nice idea.

chenille by chenille 13 Nov 2011

These look great! Thanks for the tip of the walking foot...I never thought of that.

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by asterixsew Moderator 13 Nov 2011

Nadyne I have not got a clue so I look forward to seeing what others say so I dont make a mistake when I sew with clear vinyl

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