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From: st13031
Date: 04-25-2007, 09:13 AM (1 of 7)
Hi again, I have one other question, please......  I am making some zippered bags, that are 2 layer - they have a waterproof lining with a cotton print outer layer. So they are for wet things and I don't want anything to be able to seep through the waterproof lining to the cotton layer. I have been double stitching the waterproof layer, to prevent the wicking, but wondered which would be better?- doing a topstitch then a zig zag or 2 rows of top stitching? Or I am totally open to other suggestions, as I am new to sewing and am just guessing on what is best!! Thanks again for your help! |
User: st13031
Member since: 02-27-2007 Total posts: 35 |
From: DorothyL
Date: 04-25-2007, 09:51 AM (2 of 7)
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I believe there is a product you can buy to water proof the stitched area. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Mom of Six
Date: 04-25-2007, 09:56 AM (3 of 7)
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You can get Seam sealer in the camping supply area of most Dept. stores.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: st13031
Date: 04-25-2007, 10:20 AM (4 of 7)
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Is there a sewing method that would be best, if I didn't use the sealer? I already bought some seam sealer from the camping section at walmart, and hated it, plus I dont think it was going to waterproof it anyways.... and it left a strong smell! Thank you! |
User: st13031
Member since: 02-27-2007 Total posts: 35 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 04-25-2007, 07:36 PM (5 of 7)
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I'd suggest using double stitched, with long stitches, so that you don't put as many holes into the fabric. I have a seam seal tape that you iron on over the inside of the seam once its sewn and it works fantastically. You use a teflon ironing sheet and a hot iron to seal it, it almost melts it onto the fabric and it doesn't come off. I did my son's snowboard jacket with it and a motorcycle rain suit as well. I've seen it a few places, but I'd think that anywhere that sells outerwear or waterproof fabric should carry it, unless its Walmart, or Fabricland. I don't think I've ever seen it at Joann's either. It's more of a specialty item.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: paroper
Date: 04-25-2007, 11:06 PM (6 of 7)
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Not only are you putting holes in your fabric, your thread is not waterproof. The only way to seal the bags is to seal them with a sealant. As far as the stitch, it depends on how much weight you are going to put in the bag. I would triple stitch something that would have weight in it and then I would seal the seams...because you'll have a lot of holes. People sometimes will sew the seams and then apply a plastic type tape around the bottom like you would sew bias tape seam binding with a long stitch. This helps. However, to get the best water proof bag.....seal the seams.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Brenisback
Date: 04-26-2007, 04:44 AM (7 of 7)
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Now that is some great info to know...thanks! you gals are so smarrrrrrrrrrrt...that's why I like this board so much!!!
Brenda
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User: Brenisback
Member since: 09-20-2004 Total posts: 228 |
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