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Master the Art of Sewing with Vinyl: Tips You Need to Know

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It’s been on my mind for a while now because my local fabric store has a selection of vinyl, ideally for the local boating industry, but there’s no reason I couldn’t use it to make some awesome bags. I’d heard that vinyl was difficult to sew with so I’ve been putting it off until I could assemble the right supplies.

sewing with vinyl might seem a bit intimidating at first, but with the right tips and tricks, you’ll be creating gorgeous vinyl projects in no time. Whether you’re making a sleek purse, a stylish clutch, or a custom tablecloth, vinyl can elevate your creations with its durability and chic look. In this tutorial from So Sew Easy, you’ll discover essential sewing tips for working with vinyl, ensuring that your projects turn out perfectly every time.

One of the key takeaways from this guide is how to properly handle vinyl so it doesn’t stick to your sewing machine. The tutorial also offers expert advice on choosing the right type of needle, adjusting tension, and using the right foot to achieve smooth, flawless seams. Plus, you’ll learn tricks for dealing with wrinkles and creases that often occur when working with vinyl, making your project as professional as possible.

If you’ve been wanting to work with vinyl but weren’t sure where to start, this tutorial is the perfect guide to help you dive in with confidence. Check out the full guide here and start making your vinyl creations today!

 

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Book Review: Off to the Nursery

One of the best things about the return of warmer weather is getting to plant new flowers and starting the vegetable garden if you have one. Off to the Nursery by Alice Oehr is subtitled “a celebration of gardening, plants and seasons,” and it’s also a celebration of diversity (because gardening is for everyone) and caring for the earth.

The book starts with the work of getting the garden ready for spring, pulling out the old plants and spreading compost made from kitchen scraps. They grab tomatoes and peppers, learn about zucchini and eggplant and explore the tasty world of herbs.

They also look through the seeds, succulents, berries and fruit trees, flowers and aquatic plants, talking about the benefits of different plants and how fun they are to grow. Maybe you can relate to the family buying what seems like way too many plants?

The book was originally published in Australia, so some of the flowers mentioned might not be familiar to your or your kids, but that’s kind of fun, too. You can also use this as an opportunity to talk about which plants in the book can grow where you live and that just like animals, plants have preferred habitats, too.

Illustrations are colorful and the book combines a standard font and a hand written font to make it feel more like a journal about the garden. The illustrations include fun facts and growing tips such as always planting mint in a pot or germinating seeds on a wet paper towel before planting.

If you want to introduce kids to gardening or just talk about what kind of plants can be grown at home where you live (yes to tomatoes, probably no to the kumquat tree), this cute book is a great addition to your spring reading list.

About the book: 30 pages, hardcover. Published 2025 by Scribble US. Suggested retail price $18.95.