I just wanted to share with you a pillow tutorial that my friend, Kim, made using my Jungle Ave. fabrics. Then top stitch again 1/8 from the edges. These tips are great and hoping I can complete it without messing the entire thing up . Fuse wadding to the side, front and back, base and flap of the bag. Great information. I am glad I stumbled upon this topic. When top stitching, it looks best not to back stitch unless it will be hidden. Thank you so much! Great tutorial. For the outer top section, two pieces of faux leather measuring 30cm x 7.5cm. Pin or clip in place. Thank you so much. I agreea teflon foot is a must! Cut out 2 pieces each for the outer pocket lining, the front/back piece, and the zipper extender. 6. Hand stitch the opening in the lining closed. To add more stiffness to the lining, iron a stabilizer likePellon #809 Decor Bond Fusible Stabilizer to the back of all the lining pieces. Any suggestions? Edge stitch around the top of the bag. leather handbags woven faux shoulder cotton bag You also want the vinyl to be soft and pliable. Any suggestions will be highly appreciated. Any advice would help!!! I am not sure how else to describe it when you check out the faux leathers youll see what i mean , thank you so much for all your tips! 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). LOL), I am afraid that I do not know what a teflon foot is ? Very timely too my first small order of faux leather arrived yesterday. Anything else? Theres also plenty of interior storage space including a zipper compartment and interior pockets. Some have a fabric backing, some have a mess and some have a thick felt / fleece like backingfluffy! not smooth ! Just yesterday, I completed a very simple tote bag using faux leathermy first time!! Before you start to sew, set up your machine for vinyl. The curve can be tricky, so I like to use the hand wheel instead of the pedal to have better control. Clip the pocket side of the lining and the gusset together on the bottom and sides. To make the strap, fold the fabric in half lengthways, then fold each side to the centre and pres. 2020 Sew Sweetness. Very helpful! Faux leather with the thick fluffy thick backing actually stitched great but I wouldnt recommend them in bags where you will have a lot of layerscomingtogether most home machines cant handle the thicknessbut this does save you using a thin batting the faux leather has it built in. Slide a ring onto each piece and sew the ends together. Thank you so much! Anyway, Ive been working to get everything I need to make it, lining, zippers, accessories, etc: today I was planning to go get a leather needle and proper thread but thankfully I came across this, nearly 3y/o post.Shout Out if youre reading this in October of 2017!! Thats it!I forgot one important thingI didnt want to mention it earlier and scare you off but ..you cant remove stitches from faux leatherit leaves holes. Yet I sew with the faux leather, because I dont have to kill Elephant or Crocodile for a stupid bag. Thank you so much for the tips and tricksIve been messing around with a scrap and trying to make it look nice. 2way buyma Trim the corners and cut closer to the curved point. Not that they have a burr on them or are dull ) ..second most common problem. Top stitch again 1/8 or less from the edge. If you are not familiar with Craftsy, it is a series of hundreds of online classes for learning techniques and projects. You can either adjust the tension or use a tear-away stabilizer underneath so that the feed dogs can tear up the leather. Ill be making a zippered case for my knitting needles. I tried pressing the seam allowance under, but it didnt stick. I was hoping you can tell me if, Im fact, it is ok to leave the raw edges of faux leather showing in a design like you do in the photos above with the red leather and yellow zipper or if that only works for a certain type or faux leather? Hi Christi! Was wondering what you can do to skive the faux leather. I did not cut it on the bias since the fabric did not stretch in any direction. Apply the slimmer half of your magnetic clasp. Thanks Jane! Will keep it handy for when I get brave enough. At this point you can turn it right side out to see if you want to glue the seams open. Full instructions below or simply watch this video tutorial on how to make these faux leather bags! If you use a normal tension, knots will show on the back of the fabric, and the stitches might look loose. So please take care to sew as neatly as possible (no drinking wine beforehand, unless it makes you sew straighter) use your needle down position when you need to stop and breath. Thank you! Use a seam ripper to cut slits just big enough for the prongs to fit through from the front side of the fabric. Lindsay is the author ofLindsay Sews andCraft Buds. Thank you! I have a question about making welting with faux leather. I have been using normal threads, but will take your advice and try thicker ones. Next sew the outer pocket piece with the snap and the outer top piece together. 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. 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). This is fantastic, so many excellent tips, thank you so much ! Thank you for a great explanation. Mine has a fabric backing and seems rather thick when folded over. leather handbags bags pink handbag simple tan designer flap clothing overstock Place the front and back of the bag wrong sides together and fold over the flap you can now mark the position of the second half of the magnetic clasp. Thanks for the helpful hints. Im using a medium weight drapery fabric for the lining but you can use just about any light or medium weight fabric. P.S: In case your wondering how I store my faux leathers. Glad to hear that Kimkeep at it! We recommend using a Teflon presser foot because vinyl tends to stick when fed through the metal presser foot and needle plate. I dont know if that was the problem or if it is the rubbery faux leather you mentioned. I hadnt thought about using masking tape, but a great idea. Im using Nassimi Persuasion vinyl, which is 28 ounces per square yard. Clip the sides together. 2. Repeat for the other side of the snap on one of the outer pocket pieces. Stay away from themthey will give you nothing but a headache! Do the same thing for the other end. 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. I used the zig zag stitch. Repeat for the other strap loop. Im also gluing just the top of the side seams. 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. Our directory allows stitchers to locate online retailers where they can stock up on fabric and more. Enjoy this free pattern for the Baker Street Bag - you can download the pdf pattern instructions here:PATTERN - Baker Street Bag. 12. 7. Drop the outer bag inside the lining so that the right sides are together. I also didnt know the difference in the backings, really helpful information!!! She designed the bag above and shares the steps to make it and a pattern to print too. ****always test your stitching on a scrap ***. Thanks! Hope this helps! Pinch the bottom corners together so the seams line up and clip in place. Put the zipper foot on your machine. But I am so frustrated! Today, I have a surprise (hey, it was a surprise to me too) FREE bag sewing pattern. For 2 layers, you can just fold wrong sides together in half (cutting the fabric 2x the width of the finished strap). Take the two long strap pieces and mark a center line. When sewing over the straps, use the hand wheel so the needle doesnt break. If you've picked up my Ansel Camera Bag sewing pattern, I've put together a free tutorial in case you'd like to add a handy zippered mesh pocket to the lining side of your lid. good info! To my surprise I had no problem sewing itand the addiction began! Cut the pieces out with a rotary cutteryou can cut through the masking tape. I do say everyone needs a teflon foot. 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. On the back of the two smaller strap pieces, mark a center line. Ive chosen linen look fabric and faux leather, but it would work equally well with cotton, canvas or denim. ** try using a #100 or #120 needle and hand walking your machine over that area.. Just Arrived - Today's Newest Fabric Collections! 14. Your faux leather handbag is now ready to wear with pride. Hi Jordan! Sew down the sides and stop about an inch after the corners. 10. I hope it helps you Jackieand if you have any questions feel free to ask . :-) 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 ;-). Your right Dannai forget to mention that since the walking foot is built in my machine..so its always on . Most home sewing machines cant handle the thickness. This is mostly decorative, but also helps flatten the fold. If youre not a fan of leather, vinyl is a great alternative because its less expensive and easier to work with. Threadsthicker threads than you would normally use.here in Germany I use a #50 weight Polyester threads.you can sew with normal threads but I find the thicker ones make a lovely topstitching. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tazjMmFr1Io]. Thanks again Liz, and Sara! Turn the right side out and press, then edge stitch around the seam. Place another piece on top with the right side down so all 3 edges line up. Hey Steph, just so youre aware (I want you to be able to stay true to your lifestyle), not all fake leathers are vegan/vegetarian. Sew between the marks with a 1/2 seam allowance. For full schedule of guest post pattern reviews and prizes, clickhere! Center the side with the zipper compartment on the edge of the gusset with right sides facing and clip. LOL). The inexpensive faux leathers have a texture and a thin mesh backing.these are great for beginners. The tension will probably have to be adjusted because of the thickness of the fabric and thread.