Tip-sy Tuesday: Sewing On Vinyl

I've been sewing quite a bit lately and this tip really came in handy when I made my sketchy jewelry hanger (click here for that post). Vinyl tends to stick when going thru the needle - to help things run smoother just put tape on the underside of the presser foot and on the needle plate (the metal parts where the vinyl might stick), leaving an opening where the needle goes up and down thru the material.

above photo - I have taped left and right of the needle on the plate...
and am removing the presser foot by unscrewing it with the little
screwdriver that came with my machine

after removing the foot...

...turn it over and put tape on the bottom of the foot, leave a
space for the needle to go thru the material without having
 to go thru tape  Reattach the foot and tighten with the screwdriver. 

click here for the original source of this idea

3.19.19: crocheted bunny

3.19.18: zucchini and quinoa cakes
3.19.17: vodka gimlet

Happy moment ~ every bit of the laundry done and put away