Sewing Vinyl
If I were to describe myself, I would say I'm a "natural" type.
Just a hint of granola.
Meaning I like natural fibers in natural colors.
I love environmentally friendly textiles, like Fox Fibre.
I like leaves prints or leaf shapes. I like earth tones.
How then is it that vinyl is also a love?
Man-made plastic is quite far removed from all I've just described.
Maybe it reminds me of the shiny burgundy patent leather shoes I so dearly loved in third grade. I don't know. I just think sewing vinyl is fun.
At least the clear vinyl is fun.
You can buy clear vinyl in fabric stores under the heading "table covers".
Some people also use it for book covers, baby bibs, and beach bags.
Check out this "futuristic" apron pattern from 1966.
This must have really been avant garde at that time.
Or this tres chic tunic from 1973
Or the funky food dome from this accessories pattern, 1967
Come on, that's fun, right?
I think so.
I just made an apron with vinyl accents. I hope CPS Magazine sees fit to publish it. We'll see...
Just a hint of granola.
Meaning I like natural fibers in natural colors.
I love environmentally friendly textiles, like Fox Fibre.
I like leaves prints or leaf shapes. I like earth tones.
How then is it that vinyl is also a love?
Man-made plastic is quite far removed from all I've just described.
Maybe it reminds me of the shiny burgundy patent leather shoes I so dearly loved in third grade. I don't know. I just think sewing vinyl is fun.
At least the clear vinyl is fun.
You can buy clear vinyl in fabric stores under the heading "table covers".
Some people also use it for book covers, baby bibs, and beach bags.
Check out this "futuristic" apron pattern from 1966.
This must have really been avant garde at that time.
Or this tres chic tunic from 1973
Or the funky food dome from this accessories pattern, 1967
Come on, that's fun, right?
I think so.
I just made an apron with vinyl accents. I hope CPS Magazine sees fit to publish it. We'll see...
Labels: Patterns
8 Comments:
Oh Barb...I too have this thing for vinyl :) I love working with it & recently made a bunch of wallets & used clear vinyl on the inside. Never tried an apron, hopefully soon I will.
I think a vinyl apron would be brilliant - think how easy it would be to clean!
I think my preference for plastics dates back to the first time I saw 'The Graduate'.
Love the mom-n-me look! But the best part is that it took me three times before I was able to read "ragbag" I kept trying to make it say garbage! (No idea why...)
These are great. Cute and oh so useful especially for crafters. I know I usually put on an old sweatshirt when working with something that might get "good" clothing messy.
I think my mom had one of those see-through aprons. She wore it over her paper dress. No kidding!!!
You are braver than I - it's too close to the stuff my mom loved when I was a kid. She still uses the same vinyl placemats from when I was a kid! Ugh. I'll be curious to see what you make :)
Vinyl. Very popular occaisionally.Seems like ever other decade.
Most people are afraid of sewing vinyl. It is good to let people know that it is just a easy to work with as regular fabric.
Thanks for the tips!
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