Faux Leather and Vinyl
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Mora Faux Leather:
Thickness: Approx 0.8mm. Usable width: 142cm [56"].
Mora is the brand name for this faux leather, as determined by the manufacturer. It has a cotton backing and feels very soft and supple to touch. With very little shine, and a speckled appearance, it looks beautiful and will give your handmade bag a really high end look. There is a slight two-way stretch running across the width (selvage to selvage).
Made in China. Customers in the EU can purchase this faux leather from Serial Bag Makers in Belguim or Made by Lullan in Sweden or Elsbeth Und Inc in Germany.
I like to use a universal or Microtex size 90 needle. However, this will differ depending on the sewing machine, the thickness and type of thread, and the other fabrics you're sewing with.
CLEANING: We do not recommend washing this fabric in a machine as standard detergents will reduce it's waterproof coating. Do not tumble dry. If you spill something on the fabric, it will run right off. Simply rinse with water to remove any excess, then hang it to drip dry. If you need to clean the fabric further, spot clean with a damp cloth and a mild soap. Test on an offcut or out of sight area first.
UV: This fabric has not been tested for high UV exposure so we don't recommend it for items that will be permanently outdoors (such as garden cushions), as we can't guarantee the colours won't fade.
IRONING: If you want to iron this fabric or fuse interfacing to it, use a medium heat with no steam and iron from the back of the fabric. Test on an offcut first to ensure your iron settings won't damage the fabric.
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1mm Thick Smooth Shiny Vinyl (Thea):
100% polyester. This vinyl is thicker than our other fabrics. It is suitable for domestic sewing machines up to a maximum of six layers. Any thicker than that, and you will likely struggle on a domestic sewing machine. This vinyl has a smooth, almost shiny, look to it, but it's not sticky or grippy when sewing. I find it easy to sew using a standard presser foot, but you may prefer to use a Teflon foot.
SEWING: I like to use a Microtex size 90 needle as the sharper tip works well with this fabric. However, this will differ depending on the sewing machine, the thickness and type of thread, and the other fabrics you're sewing with.
CLEANING: We do not recommend washing this fabric in a machine as standard detergents may affect it. Do not tumble dry. If you spill something on the fabric, it will run right off. Simply rinse with water to remove any excess, then hang it to drip dry. If you need to clean the fabric further, spot clean with a damp cloth and a mild soap. Test on an offcut or out of sight area first.
UV: This fabric is not tested for UV resistance, so we don't recommend it for items that will be permanently outdoors (such as garden cushions), as the colours may fade.
IRONING: If ironing this fabric, or fusing interfacing or stabilisers to it, be sure to do it from the back of the fabric. Always test on an offcut before you begin, to ensure your heat and steam settings are correct and won't damage the fabric. Do not place heat directly on the face of the fabric.
Approximate width: 137cm (54"). Made in: China. Material: 100% Polyester. Thickness: 1mm.
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0.8mm Matte Vinyl (Arlo):
100% polyester. This vinyl is thinner than our Thea vinyl. It's suitable for domestic sewing machines up to a maximum of eight layers. Any thicker than that, and you will likely struggle on a domestic sewing machine. This vinyl has a matte, textured finish and it's not sticky or grippy when sewing. I find it easy to sew using a standard presser foot, but you may prefer to use a Teflon foot.
SEWING: I like to use a Microtex size 90 needle as the sharper tip works well with this fabric. However, this will differ depending on the sewing machine, the thickness and type of thread, and the other fabrics you're sewing with.
CLEANING: We do not recommend washing this fabric in a machine as standard detergents may affect it. Do not tumble dry. If you spill something on the fabric, it will run right off. Simply rinse with water to remove any excess, then hang it to drip dry. If you need to clean the fabric further, spot clean with a damp cloth and a mild soap. Test on an offcut or out of sight area first.
UV: This fabric is not tested for UV resistance, so we don't recommend it for items that will be permanently outdoors (such as garden cushions), as the colours may fade.
IRONING: If ironing this fabric, or fusing interfacing or stabilisers to it, be sure to do it from the back of the fabric. Always test on an offcut before you begin, to ensure your heat and steam settings are correct and won't damage the fabric. Do not place heat directly on the face of the fabric.
Approximate width: 137cm (54"). Made in: China. Material: 100% Polyester. Thickness: 0.8mm.
Thickness: Approx 0.8mm. Usable width: 142cm [56"].
Mora is the brand name for this faux leather, as determined by the manufacturer. It has a cotton backing and feels very soft and supple to touch. With very little shine, and a speckled appearance, it looks beautiful and will give your handmade bag a really high end look. There is a slight two-way stretch running across the width (selvage to selvage).
Made in China. Customers in the EU can purchase this faux leather from Serial Bag Makers in Belguim or Made by Lullan in Sweden or Elsbeth Und Inc in Germany.
I like to use a universal or Microtex size 90 needle. However, this will differ depending on the sewing machine, the thickness and type of thread, and the other fabrics you're sewing with.
CLEANING: We do not recommend washing this fabric in a machine as standard detergents will reduce it's waterproof coating. Do not tumble dry. If you spill something on the fabric, it will run right off. Simply rinse with water to remove any excess, then hang it to drip dry. If you need to clean the fabric further, spot clean with a damp cloth and a mild soap. Test on an offcut or out of sight area first.
UV: This fabric has not been tested for high UV exposure so we don't recommend it for items that will be permanently outdoors (such as garden cushions), as we can't guarantee the colours won't fade.
IRONING: If you want to iron this fabric or fuse interfacing to it, use a medium heat with no steam and iron from the back of the fabric. Test on an offcut first to ensure your iron settings won't damage the fabric.
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1mm Thick Smooth Shiny Vinyl (Thea):
100% polyester. This vinyl is thicker than our other fabrics. It is suitable for domestic sewing machines up to a maximum of six layers. Any thicker than that, and you will likely struggle on a domestic sewing machine. This vinyl has a smooth, almost shiny, look to it, but it's not sticky or grippy when sewing. I find it easy to sew using a standard presser foot, but you may prefer to use a Teflon foot.
SEWING: I like to use a Microtex size 90 needle as the sharper tip works well with this fabric. However, this will differ depending on the sewing machine, the thickness and type of thread, and the other fabrics you're sewing with.
CLEANING: We do not recommend washing this fabric in a machine as standard detergents may affect it. Do not tumble dry. If you spill something on the fabric, it will run right off. Simply rinse with water to remove any excess, then hang it to drip dry. If you need to clean the fabric further, spot clean with a damp cloth and a mild soap. Test on an offcut or out of sight area first.
UV: This fabric is not tested for UV resistance, so we don't recommend it for items that will be permanently outdoors (such as garden cushions), as the colours may fade.
IRONING: If ironing this fabric, or fusing interfacing or stabilisers to it, be sure to do it from the back of the fabric. Always test on an offcut before you begin, to ensure your heat and steam settings are correct and won't damage the fabric. Do not place heat directly on the face of the fabric.
Approximate width: 137cm (54"). Made in: China. Material: 100% Polyester. Thickness: 1mm.
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0.8mm Matte Vinyl (Arlo):
100% polyester. This vinyl is thinner than our Thea vinyl. It's suitable for domestic sewing machines up to a maximum of eight layers. Any thicker than that, and you will likely struggle on a domestic sewing machine. This vinyl has a matte, textured finish and it's not sticky or grippy when sewing. I find it easy to sew using a standard presser foot, but you may prefer to use a Teflon foot.
SEWING: I like to use a Microtex size 90 needle as the sharper tip works well with this fabric. However, this will differ depending on the sewing machine, the thickness and type of thread, and the other fabrics you're sewing with.
CLEANING: We do not recommend washing this fabric in a machine as standard detergents may affect it. Do not tumble dry. If you spill something on the fabric, it will run right off. Simply rinse with water to remove any excess, then hang it to drip dry. If you need to clean the fabric further, spot clean with a damp cloth and a mild soap. Test on an offcut or out of sight area first.
UV: This fabric is not tested for UV resistance, so we don't recommend it for items that will be permanently outdoors (such as garden cushions), as the colours may fade.
IRONING: If ironing this fabric, or fusing interfacing or stabilisers to it, be sure to do it from the back of the fabric. Always test on an offcut before you begin, to ensure your heat and steam settings are correct and won't damage the fabric. Do not place heat directly on the face of the fabric.
Approximate width: 137cm (54"). Made in: China. Material: 100% Polyester. Thickness: 0.8mm.
