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[JimmieJoe]

Been testing out doing embroidery of different upholstery vinyls.

First one is marine vinyl, but I think there was a bobbin tension issue.

Second is polyurathane.

Third is Keyston Bros Olympus but I almost ran off the edge.




Anyone have any tips and trick for doing embroidery on upholstery materials.

[JimmieJoe]

Headliner material.

[JimmieJoe]

On leather.
The pattern density seems too high are it loos like the pattern is cutting through the leather.

[BigRig]

@JimmieJoe , Are you putting a fiber fabric on the woven surface (back) of the vinyl? I have an embroidery expert in the family and with vinyls they always do this.

[JimmieJoe]

These were all sewn with just the upholstery, no stabilizer. Not sure what stabilizer is correct as there are lots of options.

[WILD BILL]

Not sure what my partner used when doing my seats but I know she used a few layers of it and modified the program or pattern or whatever to avoid that issue.

I sent her a text to ask what she used and will get back with you when I hear something.

[WILD BILL]

She said....

"Stabilizer stabilizes the the stitches. Interfacing stabilizes the fabric."

[JimmieJoe]

There are numerous stabilizers:
Wash away
Tear away
Cut away

Sticky
Fusible

Topper

And all of the combination these base types.

They also come in different weights.

[WILD BILL]

Maybe this will help?

https://blog.treasurie.com/types-of-interfacing/

[audrey06]

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[JimmieJoe]

Tear away does not help much, material still pulls and pucker.
Cut away makes a big difference, it hold both the material and stitches flat.

[MalcolmM]

Be sure to design your embroidery for leather/vinyl as the stitches are farther apart than woven cloth, otherwise it might tear out on the edges.