Re: sewing vinyl

definitely a leather needle and lots of patience and very tough hands.....
I found that working on those seats was killer on my hands because of all
the pulling and stretching of the vinyl.
oh and a LONG stitch length is vital as well. ...
it has been a while since I have done much upholstery work so things aren't
coming to me very quickly sorry

~KK~

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"kristinelund" <dolores_88@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Tomorrow I will try the tissue paper first because I have that. If that
> doesn't work I'll try the silicone.
> I have my own soft furnishing business and specialize in roman blinds and
> loose covers, however this is my first attempt at boat cushions and vinyl,
> any other tips?
> "~KK in BC~" <koffeekupz@xxxxxxxxxxx> skrev i melding
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>> Lurker has to say....
>>
>> I have done many many many boat seats and the only way that worked best
>> for me was to buy a can of silicon spray and use that on the vinyl to get
>> it to pass through my machine. I tried a walking foot and paper and what
>> have you but the best was the silicone spray by far.
>> It doesn't take much of a spritz and the stuff just glides through the
>> machine. JMO &2cents
>>
>> ~KK in BC~
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>> "kristinelund" <dolores_88@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> Help! I just put some vinyl fabric in my sewing machine. I'm sewing a
>>> new cushion for my husband's boat. Although I've set the stitch length
>>> to long the stitches appear very small and it's tough going. Does
>>> sewing vinyl have special requirements?
>>>
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