Blue Leatherette – Faux Leather for Bag Making

Blue Leatherette is a vegan faux leather with a supple, leather-like hand. It sews cleanly on a home sewing machine and needs no interfacing for most structured and semi-structured bags – a designer look at a fraction of the cost of genuine leather.

Specs at a Glance

• Color: Rich blue
• Size: 18" x 54" roll
• Material: Vegan faux leather
• Needle: Leather or Microtex 80/12
• Adhesive: None – made for sewing

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is each piece?

Each piece measures 18" x 54".

Can I sew it on a home sewing machine?

Yes. Use a leather or Microtex needle and lengthen your stitch to about 3–3.5mm. A Teflon or walking foot helps it feed smoothly. Hold layers with clips instead of pins.

Do I need interfacing?

Not for most structured and semi-structured bags. If you want extra body, fuse interfacing to the wrong side.

Can I iron it?

Don't touch a hot iron to the front. Press from the wrong side with a Teflon pressing sheet, or flatten seams with a seam pounder.

Is it real leather?

No. It's a vegan faux leather with a supple, leather-like feel.

Is this the same as adhesive craft vinyl?

No. This is sewing vinyl for bags and accessories – it has no adhesive backing and isn't meant for cutting machines like Cricut.

What patterns work well with it?

Try the Frida, Stevie, Santorini Tote, Hendrix, Baez Bucket Bag, Joni and Fogerty patterns, or browse all our bag patterns.

New to sewing vinyl? Read our free Vinyl Sewing Guide. Browse more Almost Leather in our Almost Leather collection.

Product Details

• Brand: SewHungryHippie
• Condition: New