Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle a vinyl coat? http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20090729/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-a-vinyl-coat Creative ideas for reusing and recycling random stuff Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:39:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: CovertOperations78 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20090729/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-a-vinyl-coat/comment-page-1#comment-956596 CovertOperations78 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:25:25 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=1438#comment-956596 I've repaired a poncho of similar material before using duct tape. Funnily enough, I could sew (using a sewing machine) but not stitch (by hand) patches and duct tape to a vinyl poncho surface without making existing holes and tears bigger. If the raincoat is already in very bad shape, I would recommend cutting it into pieces for reuse -- to patch tents and other raincoats with, or to make bags, pouches, wall pockets and book jackets with. Good luck! I’ve repaired a poncho of similar material before using duct tape. Funnily enough, I could sew (using a sewing machine) but not stitch (by hand) patches and duct tape to a vinyl poncho surface without making existing holes and tears bigger. If the raincoat is already in very bad shape, I would recommend cutting it into pieces for reuse — to patch tents and other raincoats with, or to make bags, pouches, wall pockets and book jackets with. Good luck!

]]> By: Kara http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20090729/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-a-vinyl-coat/comment-page-1#comment-955445 Kara Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:43:19 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=1438#comment-955445 Bags! Handbags, messenger bags, tote bags, wallets. I've even made shoe covers from reclaimed vinyl! If the edges of the tear aren't jagged or stretched, duct tape patching from the reverse is wearable. And for absolutely no sewing, the separate pieces can be used pretty much as-is to cover messy work areas for painting, make flexible stencils from them, cut into squares for coasters. You get the idea. ;) Thick vinyl is a bear to sew but duct tape works pretty well for straight seams. Thin fabric-backed vinyl sews pretty easily by hand or machine. Unbacked vinyl ( like shower curtains and some rain slickers) is trickier to sew but very versatile. Bags! Handbags, messenger bags, tote bags, wallets. I’ve even made shoe covers from reclaimed vinyl! If the edges of the tear aren’t jagged or stretched, duct tape patching from the reverse is wearable. And for absolutely no sewing, the separate pieces can be used pretty much as-is to cover messy work areas for painting, make flexible stencils from them, cut into squares for coasters. You get the idea. ;)

Thick vinyl is a bear to sew but duct tape works pretty well for straight seams. Thin fabric-backed vinyl sews pretty easily by hand or machine. Unbacked vinyl ( like shower curtains and some rain slickers) is trickier to sew but very versatile.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20090729/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-a-vinyl-coat/comment-page-1#comment-955316 Nicole Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:36:07 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=1438#comment-955316 What about duct tape? What about duct tape?

]]> By: Alice http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/20090729/how-can-i-reuse-or-recycle-a-vinyl-coat/comment-page-1#comment-955140 Alice Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:06:11 +0000 http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/?p=1438#comment-955140 If you cut the arms off at the damaged part (or even if you didn't?) it'd probably still make a very good clothing protector for young children doing messy stuff like painting. See if local nurseries or friends with kids might want it. If you cut the arms off at the damaged part (or even if you didn’t?) it’d probably still make a very good clothing protector for young children doing messy stuff like painting. See if local nurseries or friends with kids might want it.

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