A how-to for Lamifix from Vilene

If you've never come across Lamifix before. This is it.

It's made by Vilene and it's part of their Creatives range. It's a transparent 'film' which you fuse to fabric and gives it a wipeable surface..... turns it into something a bit like an oilskin except you don't need any special sewing machine feet to be able to sew it.

Why would you want such a thing? Well, because it gives ordinary fabric a wipeable surface. It's suggested uses are; lunchbags, cosmetic bags. beach bags. tote bags, pencil cases, but I know that it's also being used to make wipeable place mats... wipeable baby changing mats that coordinate with baby 'changing bags'. Good idea that! I bet you can think lots more. So, if you do think of anything else then please share.... (Note: fabric cannot be laundered once lamifix has been fused to fabric.)

It doesn't look like much.... almost like a catering grade cling film. It comes in two finishes, this one has a glossy finish to it. It comes with quite detailed instructions about how to use it and how to apply the Lamifix to fabric. 

Basically, the 'film' is fused to fabric using the heat of an iron. However, there are a couple of necessary steps to follow to ensure success. First of all, you need to make sure that your fabric is smooth with no wrinkles and that the lamifix is free of any lint. It is inclined to be a little static but any 'bits' it does pick up can be lightly dusted away with a soft, lint free cloth. 

The complete instructions are on the shop, but ... I've found a little video made by Vilene which shows you exactly how to apply the lamifix to fabric.

Lamifix applied to some medium weight fabric.... it remains flexible like the original cloth - but now has a glossy finish and can be wiped clean. Lamifix product video made by Vilene.

Brilliant isn't it? So, much clearer than instructions ...... there are videos for all the other Vilenes too..... perhaps I should get out more :)

Speak soon ....

Comments

[Alix og Bigbluebed]

Ooh perfect! Thank you for sharing asi wwas looking for something like this.

Not for anything in particular but I am sure I can think of lots of ways to use it.

[lace hearts]

That sounds fabulous - I was wondering recently if there was a product like this.

[dottycookie]

Ah, I've been looking for this - good old John Lewis assured me there was no such product!

[penny]

I wish my sewing activities were as soothing and calming as that little video!
Looks like a brilliant product - I may make some placemats for my little grandaughter.

[Gemma]

Wow! Great stuff. Thanks- had no idea you could make your own wipeable fabric

[Hilary / Haptree]

cool - I am going to try some of that, thanks for the heads up!
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