Comments on: Oilcloth Place Mats

By: kathleen harper

kathleen harper — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:11:39 +0000

For a quick solution to sewing seams on slick fabrics, lay a strip of “scotch” tape along the seam line and just remove it when the seaming is done. Also if you lower the pressure on the presser foot you will have an easier time sewing on thick fabrics. If you are concerned about pinked and stitched edges not being water proof, try this. Sew the seam extra wide and then layer a bead of fabric glue between the oilcloth at the seams. Press together and when dry you can pink the edges. They will be sealed against moisture.

By: lindamade

lindamade — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:45:40 +0000

they definitely are a good option– you can also just lower your feed dogs/use a walking foot (i found it sticking on the bottom too) or use tissue paper/paper and sew through that too. honestly i haven’t even investigated different feet for my machine, i always want to do a project right when i think of it, so that doesn’t always leave time for a trip to the store.

By: tricia

tricia — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:03:22 +0000

what nancy said. before i saw her comment, i was all set to suggest a teflon foot or a foot made for working with vinyl/leather. would make sewing (and by extension, your life!) MUCH easier!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:00:23 +0000

turning FOUR LAYERS of oil cloth? good heavens. that would have had me bleeping up a storm. i recently bought a “teflon foot” for my sewing machine, which they say is meant to make it glide more easily over those sticky fabrics like oilcloth and vinyl. haven’t used it yet but I’ll let you know if it works (it was like $2). they are lovely, though, and i definitely want to give a set a try for my new place!