Sewing Ripstopn Nylon Fabric
Ripstop is not an easy fabric to sew. It may require special needles, threads, and a different approach than classic, less slippery materials. Read our 7 tips to make sewing Ripstop Nylon easier for you.
- Choose the right needle. I recommend a new sharp Microtex 80/12; any other brand with sharp needles will also work well.
- If you’re worried that ripstop is too slippery, you can use a Teflon foot, a roller foot, or even a walking foot. As a home method, we also recommend placing parchment paper under the fabric.
- The best choice is a universal polyester or nylon thread. We often use the TALIA 120 type.
- When sewing ripstop nylon, use a slightly longer straight stitch. A short stitch length can weaken the seam, as the more frequent punctures perforate the fabric along the seam line and may eventually cause it to come apart. It can also cause the fabric to pucker.
- Use sharp fabric scissors or a new rotary blade to cut pieces for clean, straight edges; this can also help prevent fraying. If you plan to use a serger or overlock stitch, you can prevent edge fraying with pinking shears.
- If you’re finishing the fabric with binding, also use a slightly longer straight stitch.
- Finally, make sure your iron is set to a temperature suitable for nylon (e.g., when marking the sewing line). You don’t want to burn your beautiful fabrics 😉 Optionally, you can also place another fabric over the nylon when ironing.
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