How to sew in plastic canvas to reinforce fabric..machine or by hand??

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08-10-2011, 03:08 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by Just-Lee

I want to try to use the plastic canvas to reinforce the fabric for magnetic snaps, but I am not sure how you attach them. I am afraid to try it by machine, in case the needle breaks, but not quite sure what to do. Is there a thinner canvas that can be machine sewn? The only thing I have seen is very thick/ hard plastic. Any info would be great :)

P.S. I did a search on sewing plastic canvas, but nothing that I needed came up :?:

Would you consider using a couple pieces of craft backing? Plastic canvas is rather brittle and I don't think you'll get the results you're looking for.

Iron on a couple circles of craft backing on the back of each spot where your snaps will be. It's rather stiff and I think would do good for you.

08-10-2011, 03:10 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by ube quilting

I sew through plastic canvas all the time when i make bottoms for tote bags. I make a fabric pillow case for inside the bottom of the bag and put a piece of plastic canvas in it to make it sturdier. I tuck the open end to the inside and run it along the sewing machine to close it. I set the stitch length to #3. Never had a problem.
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this quilter is wanting to use the plastic canvas for a reinforcement for snaps-------------not at all the same application.

08-10-2011, 04:12 PM

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BettyGee

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Originally Posted by ube quilting

this quilter is wanting to use the plastic canvas for a reinforcement for snaps-------------not at all the same application.

Oh, I misunderstood too. Pellon makes a craft fuse material that would cut into circle and make good backing. I used it for making Kindle covers to protect the screen and it is very sturdy, but you can cut it to shape.

08-10-2011, 04:20 PM

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CoriAmD

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I used the plastic canvas to make inserts to strengthen the bottom of my shopping bags. Covered them with fabric and sewed thru it. No problem. I figured the worse that could happen is that I would have to replace the needle. I did increase my stitch length on the machine and started slow just in case it didn't work, but it did just fine.
I would think it would work just as well as reinforcement for snaps... same principle.

08-10-2011, 09:34 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by ube quilting

this quilter is wanting to use the plastic canvas for a reinforcement for snaps-------------not at all the same application.

That's what I use--very substantial. And I think Pellon simply calls it "craft backing" I usually do 3 or 4 layers for the bottom of my purses, each layer cut a tad short of the seam so I can still sew the seams. Washes wonderfully!