How Sew with Laminated Fabrics!

Have you ever wanted to sew something using laminated fabric but you were afraid it might be too difficult?  I was....I have tried many, but I have found those designed by Jennifer Paganelli  of Sis Boom to be easy and comfortably soft.

I became friends with Jennifer on Twitter! and she graciously sent me some of her wonderful line called "Honey Child".... I was hooked!

                                                                              
I am going to share some tips that I found helpful.....

•   Use Size 12 or 14, sharp needles. A smaller needle makes a smaller puncture hole. 
•   Presser Foot  :A Walking foot or Teflon coated presser foot will prevent the presser foot sticking when sewing on the laminated side. This is especially helpful when topstitching. A roller presser foot may also be used.

•   Use a longer stitch length (2.5mm or more) for seaming and topstitching. Shorter stitch lengths can have the affect of perforating the fabric.

•   Holes may remain in fabric, so place pins in seam allowances or I like to use clothes pins

                                                               

Do not touch an iron to the right side. Use a warm iron on the wrong side.

The finished Reversible Bag

Perfect beach, diaper or craft bag....You don't have to worry if it gets wet!

This can be found in my Etsy shop

https://www.etsy.com/listing/111505861/tote-market-diaper-beach-bag-reversible 

Now what can I make with this new selection Jennifer sent me????

Be sure to check out her blog....

http://www.sisboom.com/blog/