If you do get wobbly stitches…just make the bag a tiny bit smaller.. S: In case your wondering how I store my faux leathers…. Read more. Thanks for the tutorial. Would be nice if you could write about how to finish edges with the faux leather. I mean, if you cut a piece and it supposed to be a bag cover, what ideas how to finish edges? Yeah, you can JUST leave them, but then you will see that fabric underneath and it is ugly.
One can bend and top-stitch, also the way. Anything else? Still, I feel this project of mine would be better suited for a peep like yourself. You do any custom work? Thanks for the great info!! Just yesterday, I completed a very simple tote bag using faux leather—my first time!! It was easier than expected, but I was also using the easiest type of faux leather fabric a good choice on my part. Much of this information would have been so helpful yesterday, but it will definitely enhance my future projects.
Your bags are beautiful!! And thanks Sara. LOL but I am glad you jumped in and tried. Thanks for the tips! This lesson puts a bit more confidence in me! Thank you so much! I can see places where the color and texture would be great but have never seen how it was done.
I thought trying to use it would be HARD! Have some and am ready to try now! Thank You! Carolyn, playing with faux leather will open up all kinds of new possibilities for you. The hardest part is the first step.. I am afraid that I do not know what a teflon foot is? I work in miniatures fromth scale to 9th scale so things are not so easy. I also when I can find it l use faux leather. Inspira makes an iron on stabilizer for leathers and pleathers.
I find it works well. I do say everyone needs a teflon foot. Thx for this tip. Was researching stabilizers for leather. Can this be bought at any craft supplier?
Wanting to make leather bags. Hope Liz will be responding — where in Germany do you buy faux leather or fabric in general? I am glad I stumbled upon this topic. Thanks, Liz and Sara. I just finished a baby quilt with a few strips of pleather for textural interest. Your cutting tips are good. And, the wax paper will help on the underside, if there is drag on the feed plate. Also I will try the stabilizer from Inspira. Thank you for posting this.. It makes a huge difference. Kathy…if you look at different faux leathers you will notice the different backings.
Great post! Very timely too — my first small order of faux leather arrived yesterday. This answered so many of my questions! Thanks for a fabulous post! I had no problem with sewing two layers. However, when I needed to sew the strap to the ring, it would not sew through the four layers. Any suggestions? Katherine you are not alone with this problem. Thanks for all the great info. I want it to be sturdy, so I decided to try leather. Lovely explanation on how to sew on faux leather. 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.
What I should I do for that. I tried even using and 90 size needle, still ends up like dat. Any advice.? Believe it or not most problems are solved by this. Your stitch length is right, so is your needle sizes they are new needles?? Not that they have a burr on them or are dull.. I have discovered that my machine will sew with almost any thread …but when I go to topstitch with certain threads…she will complain, break , knot, skip stitches …I have learned that she prefers a thinker thread for top stitching Diva!!
Here is a good link I found about tensions which might help you further?? I always passed over the faux leather in the clearance bin, but after reading your great information about sewing with it, I will definitely be picking a piece up and giving it a try, preferably for the bottom of a tote or zippered case. Thanks again Liz, and Sara! 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?
Your blog really helped out, including your tutorial for purse handles. Very helpful! This is great info. I am wondering how do I make bias tape out of Faux Leather or can I just cut it in strips as it has no grain? Thanks so much! I am someone who jumps first think later. I had to trail and errr to get masking tape. But the wax paper is the tip I needed! Going to try it later! Great tutorial.
Can you share some of your sources you buy from? Thanks for taking the time to make this. Your page contains such wonderful information and examples…any chance you would share your favorite brand of faux leather?
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.
If I plan on making products to share with others and potentially sell I want to use quality materials that will last. Any suggestions will be highly appreciated. Thank you! A few years ago I tried it for the first and last time, I tried a few different fabrics I bought from two different fabric shops, but I always had the same issue: they tore clean right at the seam.
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There are a lot of options on a Serger machine that your regular sewing machine does not have. This job is too intense for a common serger. You need a carpet coverstitch machine. I have a bunch of Merrow machines. I keep 3 in use for a Merrowed edge for custom patches. Very sturdy machine but not very heavy. I run mine with std. Once set up they are very reliable. Bought my first one from online dealer it ran, but had to feed manually because he ground off the feed dog, bad, bad. They use cams to change stitch length.
Of the two girls in the shop one won't use it and one will but only if I'm not available. They have a very good knife system.
I use those small storage type racks from Sams for tables. That said a industrial serger 3 thread will work also for your needs. Juki and Siruba are very good.
If I set up a Merrow machine It will run properly, however you will probably send it back several times to adjust or repair.
Two issues breaking needles failure to remove material properly and failing to thread properly. It will be set up. I would require materials to test, includes video prior to mailing. I welcome any comments.
Posted July 5, Hi JSLeathercraft, I to struggled with your question of using a serger or try and figure out what would work best. My experience, kgg. Posted July 6, edited. Thanks all for the replies! I'm going to have to process through this info.
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