Hi Everyone! In Part 2 we explore the possibilities of creating super cute custom rainwear with custom made vinyl coated cotton fabric. Follow along as I show you how easy it is to transform a piece of regular quilting cotton into a lightweight durable waterproof fabric, perfect for creating tiny rain coats, rain boots, and more!
DIY Vinyl Laminated Cotton Fabric:
- Determine the amount of fabric you need for your project, cut your vinyl the same size as your fabric piece (note it’s only 17” wide so plan accordingly).
- To prepare your fabric, iron it well and make sure it is flat on your ironing surface.
- Peel the paper backing off of the vinyl in one piece. You'll use the paper as a press cloth at the pressing stage.
- Place the vinyl on your fabric, sticky side down, making sure the vinyl doesn’t extend past the edge of the fabric.
- Place the paper backing that you saved, shiny side down(grid side up), over the vinyl, and iron the vinyl to the fabric with a medium heat, dry iron. You want to be VERY careful that you don’t melt any vinyl onto your iron!
- Peel off the paper to reveal the vinyl coated fabric! Flip the fabric over and press on the wrong side. Once it's cool, it's ready to use for your project!
Refer to the tips and tricks for sewing with vinyl coated cotton fabric posted in Part 1 for any questions you might have about sewing with this fabric.
By now you should have your fabric choice finalized. Take time to read over the pattern, prep your fabric, cut out all the pieces, and apply the interfacing if desired. In Part 3, we will begin to sew the coat together starting with the Hood and Hood lining.
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Jacquie Corrigan
September 22, 2021
Maureen, 2/3 yd for 18” doll and 1/3 yd for WW doll