When using vinyl fabrics by these makers you can create a seamless edge using the help of any one of our high quality vinyl bindings.
Fabric seam vinyl edge.
Cutting vinyl is super easy with a rotary cutter.
Place the fabric with the wrong sides together and sew a 3 8 1cm seam.
These options make a great finishing touch for any exterior cushions as they re waterproof mildew resistant uv resistant and easy to clean.
Use a cotton swab or toothpick to spread the glue evenly.
A seam finish is a treatment that secures and neatens the raw edges of a plain seam to prevent raveling by sewing over the raw edges or enclosing them in some sort of binding.
Options include sunbrella binding extruded vinyl straight and bias cut hidem listing cloth wire on and windlace.
Avoid using too much glue as it can leave dark spots on your fabric once it has dried.
Sew along one seam edge with zig zag stitches making sure that the pointy edge of the zigzag is always at the edge of the fabric.
Purchase any one of these adhesives at a local craft store or online.
This step is not shown in the video.
This is the most intricate seam and leaves no raw edges exposed.
It isn t really suited to heavier fabrics as the folded over seam would create bulk.
Select from a large collection of the best bindings and trims in the upholstery industry.
For example i made a bias cut trim from some faux suede for a halloween costume.
Keep the folded fabric on top of the other fabric along the seam line.
Pin together to keep it in place.
You will also need a large working area to avoid creasing and scratching the fabric while sewing vinyl.
If you experience any crease hang the fabric in the sun using clips attached to one edge.
Another trick i ve learned is to cover my vinyl seams with another fabric.
Bindings and trims for marine automotive and furntiure use.
So i added my faux suede trim over the vinyl seams top stitching it 1 8th of an inch from the edge.
The seam lines should align.
Trim both sides of the seam allowance back to 1 4.
The french seam is a nice neat seam that is sewn twice to enclose all the raw edges.
To increase this seam s uv resistance sew a row of stitches after placing the fabrics together about one seam width away from the top raw edge.
Edge stitch close to the folded edge.
Simply place small dabs of glue along the edge of the fabric.
Glue your edges with fabric glue seam sealant or super glue.
You need a large cutting surface since vinyl will not bend and fold as regular fabric.
This seam is perfect for lightweight fabrics.
Once i had sewn my project i wanted to give it a more polished look.
Repeat with the other side you can also do this seam finish with both the seam allowances pinned together though the separately done zigzag seam is the right way to avoid bulky seams.
