Oilcloth Shopping Bag

I was so anxious to sew with oilcloth! After so many faux leather bags, it was nice to try something new. I chose a simple pattern (my new shopping bag)  and it was the best choice.

So how is this oilcloth? Stiff! You wouldn’t say this when you touch it, but when I had to turn the bag from one side to the other, I struggled a little!

Oilcloth Shopping Bag
Oilcloth Shopping Bag
I stitched with the walking foot; the oilcloth slides under the foot with more ease than the faux leather. Look at the beautiful, long stitches.

Oilcloth Shopping Bag Oilcloth Shopping BagThis oilcloth is not the easiest material to sew with, but the designs are wonderful, it is worth the effort to sew at least one small and simple project.
Oilcloth Shopping Bag

Can’t wait to use it! Next time I will try a pouch, or maybe a wallet.
I still want to buy and try the laminate cotton made by the quilting fabric manufacturers. I am curious to compare them.

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Happy sewing!

geta

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  1. How pretty, Geta! I got two chunks of laminate on clearance, and have been waiting to use them for something fun. A little shopping bag is in works here, too, but won't be as colorful as yours. It's darling! Nice to hear your experience with the stiffness. I may not venture to try oilcloth now.

    Julie @ Pink Doxies

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