Press, (if youre using faux leather, make sure you press from the wrong side) then topstitch along each side of the seams. When top stitching, it looks best not to back stitch unless it will be hidden. On the back of the two smaller strap pieces, mark a center line. Thanks for a fabulous post! Place the outer bag inside the lining so the right sides are facing. Turn the bag right sides together and sew on the sides to make a pocket. Sew Brilliant Bags has 12 bag patterns in all shapes and sizes made in modern fabrics. Our directory allows stitchers to locate online retailers where they can stock up on fabric and more. Clip the fabric together instead of pinning because pins will create permanent holes. When choosing a vinyl fabric, you want to make sure its not too thick for a regular home sewing machine. Wow! Repeat for the other outer pocket and lining pieces. Cut off the loose thread. It makes a huge difference. Great tutorial. ****always test your stitching on a scrap ***. Sew all the way around with a 1/2 seam allowance. Thanks! This answered so many of my questions! For the outer base, cut one piece of faux leather measuring 30cm x 15cm. I hadnt thought about using masking tape, but a great idea. May I please have an invitation to read your blog? Like you, I was always afraid to sewing with faux leather & vinylsI figured it had to be difficult! Sew the seam you have folded before either by hand or on a sewing machine. pleather, PVC leather, fake leather whatever you call it is way easier to sew then you think!Saras had notice that I started to use a lot of faux leather in testing her bag patterns so she asked me to do a guest post about sewing with Faux Leather.Let me start by saying that I am a normal home sewer with a normal sewing machines ( Pfaff Performance 5.0 & a Husqvarna D1for embroidery). What am I doing wrong. I tried that and, indeed, it does make bigger holes. If I plan on making products to share with others (and potentially sell) I want to use quality materials that will last. Using a rotary cutter, ruler and mat, trim away the fabric from the bottom corners to these marks. This classy looking faux leather handbag is actually quite simple to make. Let it sit for the specified time on your contact cement, which is 20 minutes for me. Sew down the sides with a 1/2 seam allowance and a 3.5mm stitch length. Go to the next step to watch this tutorial on Youtube x. Do the same thing for the other end. Fold the lining pocket in half with right sides facing and sew across the longer side. This is great info. Yeah, you can JUST leave them, but then you will see that fabric underneath and it is ugly. 4. Im using nylon upholstery thread because its stronger and thicker than regular thread. Cheers from Australia. You also want the vinyl to be soft and pliable. You can purchase it for 9.99 fromSearch Press. One can bend and top-stitch, also the way. Thank you for a great explanation. Hi AJ! Still, I feel this project of mine would be better suited for a peep like yourself. good info! Clip the two pieces together with right sides facing. This should fit to the floral section of the panel. Hi! Hi Christi! I find things like needles & threads a very personal choicewhat works for one machine doesnt for an othertrial / error. This time Im going to leave a large opening in the bottom. If you are working with a thicker vinyl, for straps you might consider have 2 or 3 layers for your straps instead of folding like double-fold bias tape (4 layers). 5. Use a seam ripper to cut slits just big enough for the prongs to fit through from the front side of the fabric. I just found your site and Im so excited! Hope this helps! Sew together the lining pieces in the same way as the outer pieces, but this time leave an opening in the base of about 10cm for turning. The seams dont lie very flat, so if you want them to look crisper you can use contact cement on the side and bottom seams. Hi: this is my second attempt at sewing purses with faux leather. Cut two small squares or rectangles for the inside pockets. I hope it helps you Jackieand if you have any questions feel free to ask . Have fun! :-) Im on Facebook, Twitter and other social media, see below ;-), I also run a Youtube channel where you can find this tutorial, feel free to check it out and subscribe ;-). Place the pattern on one of the flap pieces. Mine was about 9 wide and 19 long. She designed the bag above and shares the steps to make it and a pattern to print too. The fabrics I found and used were all rather thin, with a mesh back (like the inexpensive ones you showed above, but i wouldnt call them inexpensive at all). The labels add a little bit of extra special to your projects. Faux leathers are not all the samesome will sew wonderfully even with your normal sewing footmost will require a teflon foot ( I recommend investing in oneyou will save yourself a lot of headaches) I also have a roller foot but I rarely use it go for the teflon one! Tie the thread together and bury between the layers. All Rights Reserved. We (my granddaughter and I) started on a faux leather bag for her; everything is going fine until we came to the tabs to hold the D-rings onto the front of the bag, now we are trying to sew thru multiple layers of the leather is there an easier way to do this? draw and cut out a flower shape and attach it on the bottom of the flap with your glue gun. Set it so the stitches look uniform and the same on the front and back. Any advice.? To my surprise I had no problem sewing itand the addiction began! Im also gluing just the top of the side seams. Cut out 2 pieces each for the outer pocket lining, the front/back piece, and the zipper extender. Turn the bag to the other side and do the same thing. While leaving the raw edge showing with genuine leather seems rather reasonable, I have yet to feel comfortable to do that with faux leather and end up avoiding making the projects I really want to because of this. ..itll be our secret . Mark it on each side and then in the middle on the top of the flap to create a nice triangle shape. I am vegan, so I really appreciate this! So was not completely happy with my first attempt. Can you iron fusible interfacing on the back of faux leather just like you do on fabric? Google will not allow me to read it otherwise. Ive chosen linen look fabric and faux leather, but it would work equally well with cotton, canvas or denim. Thank you so much! This opening is for turning the bag right side out after sewing the outer vinyl and the lining together. Taz. 3. Top stitch two lines around the top. While this tutorial is free, youll need to pick up Big-City Bags for the patternin order to complete the rest of the bag. Pin or clip in place. I have a question about making welting with faux leather. Hope this helps! Hi, Im new to sewing but ready to take on the challenge! Katy fromThe Littlest Thistle is an amazing bear-maker, astounding paper-piecer, and I can always count on Katy to make me laugh. Im using 3.5mm, and for top stitching 4.5mm, because longer stitches look nicer. Debbie has written a fabulous new bagmaking bookSew Brilliant Bagspublished by Search Press. This is fantastic, so many excellent tips, thank you so much ! Thank You! HI Elizabeth, thanks for your comment! Can you share some of your sources you buy from? I find it works well. 9. Take the side outer and lining side pieces, measure and mark 6cm along the top from each corner. You may need a larger needle, like a size 16, for this thread. Thanks Jane! Join my email list to receive my free Oslo Craft Bag sewing pattern! Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! These bags take 5 minutes to make and they are adorable! I started working on the third type of faux leather (The cheap one) I used stitch length 4, and tension varied and I tried everythin, but the stitches on the back side comes out a bit loose. Sew all the way around the top you may find it easier to use the free arm on your sewing machine. You are most welcome to check out my Etsy store with my handmade jewellery: ..just kidding - I thought that was clever :-), ribbon/ or to create the strap, you can just use some leftover fabric. Today, I have a surprise (hey, it was a surprise to me too) FREE bag sewing pattern. Im using Nassimi Persuasion vinyl, which is 28 ounces per square yard. I even bought a Janome machine which claims to be extra good with leather, denim, etc. Place the outer top piece with the right side facing up. The cost for it especially for the shipping cost is so expensive. ), If it is still not right & you have to adjust your tension ( which I hate doing ) since your bobbin thread is loose..you have to tighten the upper tension. I checked with a different sewing machine as well, same result Do you have any suggestions? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Turn the right side out. Use your fingers or pliers to bend down the prongs so they lay flat. Align the edge of the outer pocket lining facing down. Would be nice if you could write about how to finish edges with the faux leather. glue/sew on your velcro-one piece on the inside of the flap and one on the front of the bag. 10. This is a pattern hack of the Sew Sweetness Honeymooner Suitcasesewing pattern, from the book Big-City Bags. Thanks for the great info!! Then sew in the base. Hi Samantha! Lovely explanation on how to sew on faux leather. This is fantastic, so many excellent tips, I will try to make one for my daughter! This was fascinating, thank you, even if I am not bag lady . Fold the lining fabric back and top stitch about 1/4 from the seam. I can see places where the color and texture would be great but have never seen how it was done. If your backing fabric is white fuzzy fleece, you may instead want to fold each long edge toward the center instead (to minimize the white part showing). Bring the threads on the front to the back with a hand needle. Fold the seam half an inch in and fold the other side to see how long you want the flap to be. You can even use some leftover fabric. My little joke, I always pronounce faux fox. Great blog, thanks. Turn the right side out and press, then edge stitch around the seam. Were using a drapery fabric. You'll also be the first to hear about new products and videos. The Elsie K. Baglet Pattern from StudioKat Designs , DIYFluffies - Stuffed Animal Sewing & Crochet Patterns - Buy 5 patterns and get 20% off with code: PATTERNS5 , #pattern #epattern #Hobo #Handbag #Ilona #PDF #vinyl #leather #black #easy #simple #ILoveGreenGrass #round #shape #basic #SewingTutorial #free, Faux Leather Handbag Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial. If you really have to have one of those headache kind of faux leathertry topstitching it through a piece of wax paper. Ill be making a zippered case for my knitting needles. You can unzip a little so the tab isnt in the way. Edge stitch around the top of the bag. Im using a medium weight drapery fabric for the lining but you can use just about any light or medium weight fabric. Fold one edge to the center line and top stitch1/4 from the edge all the way around. A clean cut, as if made with a razorblade. The ones that give me trouble are the ones that feel really rubbery! Actually it could be that it doesnt like the thread. Place the rings on the seams and clip in place. Drop the outer bag inside the lining so that the right sides are together. Clip in place and sew 1/4 from the edge. Glue on the ribbon to create a strap for your bag. I am so excited to be one of the guest posters for the 2013 Purse Palooza! 6. I have purchased items (purses) made from faux leather, and some quickly deteriorated and flaked, causing me to simply throw them away-a waste of money and not good for the environment. I have tried sewing faux leather before, but I havent had much luck with it. http://ohyoucraftygal.blogspot.de/2013/10/sewing-lesson-10-how-to-fix-tension-on.html. Dual Duty XP Thread - Sharkskin, 250 Yards, #70 Peltex Ultra-Firm Sew-In Stabilizer - White, Pellon #809 Decor Bond Fusible Stabilizer. I just tried to share some of the things I found that worked for me and o take the fear out of sewing with faux leather . I ordered it online from a reputable site and thought it was decent stuff but when sewing it I found it scuffed the exterior really badly in some areas. 13. ps. Thats the story of my life JaneA day late and a dollar short!! Holes are not faux leathers friend. I mean, if you cut a piece and it supposed to be a bag cover, what ideas how to finish edges? Your faux leather handbag is now ready to wear with pride. I just sewed with faux leather yesterday and I didnt see your post till after! Hope this helps! If the issue is rather that all of the layers are too thick for your machine, you may decide to either reduce the strap layers or secure the current number of layers with a rivet to the exterior of the bag instead. You can change designs, colours etc to achieve a different look, but I just love the red & white combination. Thank you! Please write me personally and I will try and help , Looks like my comment came thrusee below, Hi Carmit not sure where in Germany you are ( I am not far from Darmstadt) so the places I get my faux leather may not be convenient for you I buy from a fabric warehouse in Mrfelden, I go to the Stoff und Tuck markt twice a year when it comes to town..you can find their calendar here- Apply the slimmer half of your magnetic clasp. Thanks again Liz, and Sara! Thank you so much for the tips and tricksIve been messing around with a scrap and trying to make it look nice. Hello. Much of this information would have been so helpful yesterday, but it will definitely enhance my future projects. Make sure to leave extra thread on the tails to tie and bury afterwards. Thanks for the tips! Clip the sides together. Did you make this project? Place the pocket on the other lining front/back piece about 1 and 3/4 inches from the bottom and pin. Thick thread looks best for top stitching. Place the zipper on the top right side edge of one of the zipper compartment pieces. Your stitch length is right, so is your needle sizes ( they are new needles?? Sew the flap, centrally and right sides together to the back section of the bag, close to the raw edge of the fabric. Never ever use pins to hold your pieces together. We recommend using a Teflon presser foot because vinyl tends to stick when fed through the metal presser foot and needle plate. Happy weekend! Thank you for all the great tips! Sew across and down the other side until you get back to the beginning. Repeat for the other side of the zipper using the other 2zipper compartment pieces. Line up the bottom edge of the outer top and the lining with right sides facing. Cut the pieces out with a rotary cutteryou can cut through the masking tape. ..I wouldnt be without it! How do you finish edges of faux leather if you are making straps or harnesses? Turn it right side out and iron the piece in half with the seam at the bottom. Use a new universal needle or one made specifically for vinyl. I started working with leather/faux leather a couple months ago and I noticed about half the patterns designed for these materials have the raw edge showing at one point or another. Its also good for lycras and embellished fabrics. Thank you so much. Sew both corners with a 1/2 seam allowance. Thanks, Liz and Sara. You can buy pre-covered faux leather buttons atRaystitch. I also didnt know the difference in the backings, really helpful information!!! This post is part of Purse Palooza 2013. Hi guys, this project is really easy yet lots of fun! Share it with us! You may want to use the hand wheel here for the thicker parts. This is a bit extra work but well worth the effortno little threads sticking out!..I dont do this for every seamjust the topstitching seams or ones youll see. Your side panels will look like the picture above. Thank you so much for your time! I have used faux leather for piping before (it did not stretch) when I made a Polaris Bag. That was pro* (not peep, lol) but I guess that works too. I tried even using 100 and 90 size needle, still ends up like dat. Sew on the lines, backstitching at the beginning and end. I would love to see your creations! Then one day, my favorite fabric shop had a piece of faux leather in the rest bin for super cheapso I snatched it up and figured Id give it a try. You can leave it raw. LOL), I am afraid that I do not know what a teflon foot is ? (Note: total layers of faux leather is 5). Katherine you are not alone with this problem. Sign up to our mailing list to get the FREE pattern and the printable PDF instructions. I also when I can find it l use faux leather. 6 years ago, Thank you, they are honestly so easy to make :-). It also has advice and techniques for designing your own bags or customising existing patterns. It features 11 pages of sewing instructions, and 26 full-color step-by-step photos. Love your bags too [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tazjMmFr1Io]. Wanting to make leather bags. This is a questions Ive looked everywhere for the answer to but havent have any luck finding, your advice would mean the world! Use a fabric marker to draw the vertical lines that are on the pattern piece. Sew the ends together with right sides facing and a 1/2 seam allowance. Very helpful! Take the two long strap pieces and mark a center line. I agreea teflon foot is a must! Cut the seam allowance off the sides and bottom of the pattern piece and trace it onto the back of one of the flaps. Tandy Leather makes a product called Edge Coat that you can use to coat the raw edges. Tuck the lining into the bag, and its complete! Now were going to do the same thing on the other side, but sandwich the flap in between. Reply Lindsay is the author ofLindsay Sews andCraft Buds. I was using my roller foot. If you are careful you can iron the back of faux leather although I would suggest testing on a small scrap first.
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