I need some advice on how to sew raincoat material. It isn’t the shiny plastic kind, it’s plasticized on one side and the other has a texture similar to gabardine. How do I press it, or can I, and if I can’t press it how do I finish the seams? Bias tape? Thanks!

Apr 6, 2011, 11.23 PM by laha5822

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    Apr 7, 2011, 01.38 AMby josephina

    Is it a laminated woven fabric? If so, then it can’t be pressed. The seam edges shouldn’t fray so they can be left, but bias tape would certainly look nicer. Use a teflon foot to avoid the fabric sticking if you can. I believe some people use a regular foot sprayed with lubricant but I’ve never tried this.

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    Apr 9, 2011, 02.12 PMby laha5822

    That would be it! Thanks! I have heard of sewing with tissue paper between foot and fabric but haven’t tried it yet.

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    Apr 10, 2011, 11.22 AMby katexxxxxx

    You also need to seal the seams so that water doesn’t get in through the holes the needle makes when you sew it…

    I tend to use a felled seam and paint the inside with seam sealant. It works better than the seam sealing tape. For techniques and th type of stuff to use, google for Shelby: there’s lots of magical stuff on their web site for dealing with outdoors clothing like this.

    If you intend to make much more clothing like this, I would also recommend you get this book:

    Sewing Outdoor Gear: Easy Techniques That Really Work" By Rochelle Harper

    And also explore this page of Penny’s website: http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/tips.asp

    I’ve made several outdoors garments for myself and the family: fun but not the easiest fabrics in the world to make up. :)

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