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Posted by duh on April 2, 2007, 10:11 pm
Making a meditation cushion. WHen I sit on my legs, most cushions still
cause my feet to be stretched out and hurting. With a really thick
cushion, my feet just dangle off the edge, at a normal human angle.
Went by Hancocks to take advantage of the sale. Bought two really thick
cushions, and 2.5 yards of teal vinyl.
On the way home, I realized I could get double duty if, instead of
making a cushion with one really thick dimension, I could make something
that I could fold to sit on, or lay flat to sleep on when car camping.
Luckily, the width and length of the piece I got was adequate to fit
around the cushions when laid flat. That damned zipper is going to get
me though.
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Posted by Doreen on April 2, 2007, 11:27 pm
duh wrote:
> Making a meditation cushion. WHen I sit on my legs, most cushions still
> cause my feet to be stretched out and hurting. With a really thick
> cushion, my feet just dangle off the edge, at a normal human angle.
>
> Went by Hancocks to take advantage of the sale. Bought two really thick
> cushions, and 2.5 yards of teal vinyl.
>
> On the way home, I realized I could get double duty if, instead of
> making a cushion with one really thick dimension, I could make something
> that I could fold to sit on, or lay flat to sleep on when car camping.
>
> Luckily, the width and length of the piece I got was adequate to fit
> around the cushions when laid flat. That damned zipper is going to get
> me though.
What a good idea, your plan for double duty! As far as the zipper goes,
I think I'd be tempted to go for an exposed application, and simply
topstitch the cut edges on either side of the zipper teeth. Maybe
stitch once close to the edge, and then again a scant quarter inch away.
I haven't sewn on vinyl enough to invest in a roller foot or teflon
foot, but find that stitching through strips of tissue paper lets the
vinyl feed pretty well under a regular foot.
Doreen in Alabama
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Posted by HC on April 2, 2007, 11:46 pm
Anytime I've had to sew vinyl I've used either talcum powder as the
lubricant...or...spray with silicone, either works OK and allows the
vinyl to feed correctly. A wipe with machine oil would also work.
Bronwyn ;-)
Doreen wrote:
> duh wrote:
>
>> Making a meditation cushion. WHen I sit on my legs, most cushions
>> still cause my feet to be stretched out and hurting. With a really
>> thick cushion, my feet just dangle off the edge, at a normal human angle.
>>
>> Went by Hancocks to take advantage of the sale. Bought two really
>> thick cushions, and 2.5 yards of teal vinyl.
>>
>> On the way home, I realized I could get double duty if, instead of
>> making a cushion with one really thick dimension, I could make
>> something that I could fold to sit on, or lay flat to sleep on when
>> car camping.
>>
>> Luckily, the width and length of the piece I got was adequate to fit
>> around the cushions when laid flat. That damned zipper is going to
>> get me though.
>
>
>
> What a good idea, your plan for double duty! As far as the zipper goes,
> I think I'd be tempted to go for an exposed application, and simply
> topstitch the cut edges on either side of the zipper teeth. Maybe
> stitch once close to the edge, and then again a scant quarter inch away.
>
> I haven't sewn on vinyl enough to invest in a roller foot or teflon
> foot, but find that stitching through strips of tissue paper lets the
> vinyl feed pretty well under a regular foot.
>
> Doreen in Alabama
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Posted by duh on April 2, 2007, 11:52 pm
Doreen wrote:
> duh wrote:
>
>> Making a meditation cushion. WHen I sit on my legs, most cushions
>> still cause my feet to be stretched out and hurting. With a really
>> thick cushion, my feet just dangle off the edge, at a normal human angle.
>>
>> Went by Hancocks to take advantage of the sale. Bought two really
>> thick cushions, and 2.5 yards of teal vinyl.
>>
>> On the way home, I realized I could get double duty if, instead of
>> making a cushion with one really thick dimension, I could make
>> something that I could fold to sit on, or lay flat to sleep on when
>> car camping.
>>
>> Luckily, the width and length of the piece I got was adequate to fit
>> around the cushions when laid flat. That damned zipper is going to
>> get me though.
>
>
>
> What a good idea, your plan for double duty! As far as the zipper goes,
> I think I'd be tempted to go for an exposed application, and simply
> topstitch the cut edges on either side of the zipper teeth. Maybe
> stitch once close to the edge, and then again a scant quarter inch away.
>
> I haven't sewn on vinyl enough to invest in a roller foot or teflon
> foot, but find that stitching through strips of tissue paper lets the
> vinyl feed pretty well under a regular foot.
>
> Doreen in Alabama
The reverse side of the vinyl is a fuzzy white material. Feeds pretty
well. I did try sewing on the right side, and couldn't figure how why
it would not budge.
Its coming along. I don't have a pattern, but I'm wrapping the zipper
around one of the ends, overlapping an inch or so down each side. I
just have to eyeball the parts that I have to cut out of the sides.
One side of the zipper seam is going to look pretty ragged. The other
side should be better. Doesn't matter. I'll have my eyes closed.
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Posted by on April 3, 2007, 5:43 am
Dear Duh,
The next time you attempt a project like this, do the zipper seam
first. Baste the seam closed where the zipper is to go; use a slot
zipper application. Then remove the basting stitches. I've used the
vinyl stuff you're using to make boots for my grandchildren's
costumes, and it's very forgiving, so this technique should work and
save you frustration.
If you look at commercial cushions, you'll see that there is usually a
smaller piece of fabric cut where the zipper is to go. The zipper is
sewn flat into this piece, then added to the rest of the cushion.
Teri
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