I don't hesitate to post a design that I stitch out - so I thought it was only fair to post one that didn't do so well. I have learned a lot about working with Marine Vinyl. I was working with Kim's wonderful nail file holder design - thinking I could make some great masculine looking ones out of the vinyl. I learned don't try to do small intricate designs on it as it will tear the vinyl up!!! Also, realizing the wrong side of the vinyl will show at the top of the design - hence, I put felt in front of the backing so it would show instead. Well that wasn't such a bad idea - except the backing vinyl slipped (yes, I should have had it more secure). Also, when trimming the vinyl, one has to be very careful with darker colors because the white of the vinyl backing is very noticeable. So, here, I will post the only one (out of four) that made it - but, it isn't very pretty!!! Believe me - Kim's design is great - it was all user error on my part. I will try again!!!!

I like it.
I think it came out very nice

Where can anyone get this design?

You are right -- Kim's design is great! You are much braver than I am -- I was too scared to try vinyl. It looks good especially for a first round with vinyl. I will be interested to see what tips you can provide later on. I may end up doing more than the 300 I am doing now for the ladies. The men's group may want some too...

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by dailylaundry 07 Apr 2014

Well, the font did just fine - it is a purchased Embird font. I will share whatever I learn. I am afraid that two back layers of the vinyl maybe too thick. I do have some faux suede that is thin - perhaps I will try that as a liner. I also have a corner book mark that I will try when I have conquered this!! Hugs, Laura*

I like it :)

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by dailylaundry 07 Apr 2014

Thank you, Mary!!! Hugs, Laura*

Thank you for sharing Laura I was thinking of trying this with the vinyl too. You will have to let us know if 2 layers are better? ~hugs~

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by dailylaundry 07 Apr 2014

I am not giving up on this - And, I will not let that bottom vinyl slip next time!! Hugs, Laura*

i like it

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by dailylaundry 07 Apr 2014

Not perfect - but thank you!!! Hugs, Laura*

Nice try..not sure as I haven't worked much with vinyl...but could you put two pieces together (wrong sides together) with a bit of temporary adhesive spray to stabilize them from slipping...then the inside would be vinyl too...also, I can make the stitching around the nail files larger so they don't cut the vinyl as it is sewing...that might also help...and Christine has a good ides...permanent marker in the color of the vinyl to help hide the white parts that may show through...

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by dailylaundry 07 Apr 2014

Oh, Kim - your design was perfect - not a problem. It was the designs I picked to go on the front!! I agree with Christine - it deserves marker around the sides. I haven't given up because the vinyl was fine with the font. I plan on post a complete success - hopefully soon!! Thanks for your design!! Laura*

What is that French saying? Say la vie? I think you will find a good combination and will permanent marker help with the white showing?

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by dailylaundry 07 Apr 2014

Thanks, Christine! I am definitely going to try again as Kim's design is perfect!! Laura*