Oilcloth Rules!
By kateri27 on
I am a proud crafter.I love working with different fabrics and different designs.My most recent obsession is oilcloth.I have been using it to make a variety of different beach totes.
Oilcloth is great because it comes in so many funky retro colors and patterns.I love the bright yellow and oranges with flowers.It's so 1960's I can barely handle it!
Oilcloth is basically vinyl covered with a cotton mesh.It can be used for baby bibs, tablecloths, shelf lining, place mats, and pretty much anything else that can get a little dirty.It is very easy to clean with soap and warm water.Spills wipe up with ease.
It is a little difficult to work with on a sewing machine so if you are planning to do so plan on using your biggest sewing machine needle.
I love crafting with oilcloth and have even found that by simply cutting it with a pinking shear you can make an easy place mat.Try oilcloth you will love it!
You ARE pretty crafy, and you seem to know all the secrets. OilCloth is sorta fun to mess with, but is hard to sew by hand. I too love crafting...I make walking sticks, carve and do all kinds of cool stuff. Yes...I sew too. Shhhhh!
I love oilcloth for kitchen tables. I learned that from my mother. :-)
I have not heard anyone talk about oilcloth for a long time. I'm glad to know it's still around and used today.
Oh dear... I feel really strange when things that I grew up with become "retro!"
Couldn't agree more sharkbytes, but might have to invest in some of this sounds pretty useful and available in cool colors as well.
What a great idea for making beach totes with this!