Sewing Marine Vinyl?

[tank1949]

A few years back I made some clear curtains for my boat. My old Kenmore worked OK to good. Although, my first attempts sucked. I got pretty good at it and finished my project. I am getting ready to sew clear inserts. I suspect 20 gauge will do. 10 gauge too light and 30 gauge too thick. I cannot remember what gauge of clear I used. I will have to sew zippers onto vinyl. Any suggestions?

 

[alldodge]

Paging Ted can you come to the front office please @tpenfield

 

[tpenfield]

Not much canvas experience on my part, but 40 gauge is often used for windows in canvas.

 

[tank1949]

Not much canvas experience on my part, but 40 gauge is often used for windows in canvas.

40 maybe too think for my old Kenmore. I wish I could find an old sales receipt-Thx

 

[crazy charlie]

There are a lot of factors in choosing clear vinyl.Optic clarity,ability to roll up and store, cost, and in your case "sewability" on your machine.Take a look at Sailrite.com This is where I got my "Crystal clear" 30 gauge .They have everything including instructional videos to help you through the job. Charlie

 

[tank1949]

There are a lot of factors in choosing clear vinyl.Optic clarity,ability to roll up and store, cost, and in your case "sewability" on your machine.Take a look at Sailrite.com This is where I got my "Crystal clear" 30 gauge .They have everything including instructional videos to help you through the job. Charlie

Thanks,. I believe that is who I purchased vinyl from years ago and the same gauge.