Sewing with cork fabric: If, like me, you like to try new things when sewing, you can't get around cork fabric or SnapPap. Here I reveal my best tips on the subject!
Tips & Tricks for Sewing with Cork Fabric and SnapPap
Sure, the material is more expensive than fabric, but it is definitely worth a try. You can start with a smaller piece, or simply try a small appliqué with it first. Just like we did with our bird cosmetic bag here:
To ensure your first sewing attempts with the new material are successful, we have put together a few
tips and tricks for you. And we are also introducing a few great free instructions and sewing patterns that you can use to put your sewing enthusiasm into practice.
Tips for sewing with SnapPap and cork fabric
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- When working with SnapPap: Moisten the seams slightly before turning, then it works much better!
- SnapPap is naturally rather stubborn and reminds one of thick cardboard. If you put it in the washing machine before processing, it comes out more flexible - and has a nice used finish that resembles leather. Combined with coarse linen, for example, it creates a cool industrial look.
- Vegan leather is also great for printing or decorating/labeling with a permanent marker. We show you how printing with textile paint works in the tutorial.
- There are no limits to your imagination. Very great: A label with punched-out motifs!
- SnapPap is latex-coated. This makes it waterproof. The material is therefore also ideal for bags that you want to use on rainy days.
- For cleaning, you can simply put SnapPap in the washing machine, while cork fabric is best cleaned with a damp cloth.
- Pins can leave holes in vegan leather and cork fabric. You can avoid this by using WonderClips or washi tape instead.
- If you want to reinforce cork or vegan leather for a bag or a wash bag with batting, you should cut the batting smaller by the width of a sewing foot. This ensures that the seams lie flatter and do not become bulky.
- Some presser feet do not like cork fabric. Use a Teflon foot instead, then it will work!
- Both cork and SnapPap can be ironed very well with steam. If you are not sure, simply dampen a dish towel slightly and place it over the cork fabric when ironing.
- If cork fabric is too expensive for a complete project, try a combination of cork and brightly printed cotton fabric. The combination and the different feel of the surfaces are cool and very trendy.
- SnapPap and cork fabric are very suitable for appliqués, as they do not fray and can be sewn on very easily. Small patch pockets also turn out perfectly with them.
- Cork fabric is now available in the most amazing colors and designs. Especially exciting: a fabric combination of matching cork and cotton fabric or linen that complement each other in color and theme (e.g., "Animal Print," "Forest Adventure," "Vintage").
Happy simple sewing,
yours
Sabine
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