Use a bigger needle typically a 90 14 leather needle or a 100 16 universal.
What sewing needles to use on vinyl.
To avoid perforating the fabric do not backstitch.
This needle will leave permanent holes.
Good quality all purpose nylon thread will work as well you can use ordinary sewing needle for thin plastic and vinyl.
Pay close attention to where you sew.
The trick to sewing vinyl is using the proper tools and adjusting your machine to the proper settings.
Use walking foot.
Additionally we feature all these tips and more in our video tips for sewing vinyl fabric.
It s also important to buy these needles from good companies because cheap needles create too much problem and break easily.
Leather this wedge shaped point is idea for sewing leather suede vinyl heavy faux suede and thick non woven fabric.
Stitch length for sewing vinyl.
Think of your stitching as if there were no thread in the holes created by the sewing machine needle those holes become a tear strip which will weaken the vinyl and make it prone to tearing.
In this article we discuss everything from the foot to the needle to the stitch length.
It is sturdy enough for the material.
Your stitch length when sewing vinyl fabric should be longer than you would use on regular fabric.
Instead tie the thread ends.
These needles are thick and can stand the pressure of sewing with thickly layered fabrics.
If you re not familiar with sewing needle types and sizes you might find this tutorial helpful.
Plastic and vinyl will move easier under the machine with a walking foot without getting stuck or.