JoAnns Fabric Vinyl

[Wraypau]

Is JoAnns the best place to buy replacement vinyl? Who has used it before, Any other options?

What is the quality of the material available there?

Also, how did you sew it? Just a normal sewing maching

thanks,
Paul

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: JoAnns Fabric Vinyl

I'm thinking about getting some material to make a snap-on bow cover. I will be interested to see if we get any responses since I'm planning on using JoAnn's as a supplier as well.

I've heard that their marine vinyl is good quality and reasonably priced but haven't checked it out yet.

 

[jasonachord]

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I?ve looked at the vinyl at Joann?s and compared to other vinyls I?ve found it looks to be very good quality. I purchased some cheaper vinyl before finding Joann?s and wish I would have shopped them first. Also Joann?s will occasionally run 50% off any one item purchase and you can buy one running cut of however many yards you want for 50% off. They sell the marine vinyl at the Joann?s here for $12.99 per yard, @ 50% off $6.50 per yard is a steal. They are having this sale at our local store the weekend so check it out at the store near you. Look in their sales paper for the coupon.

 

[sling]

Re: JoAnns Fabric Vinyl

50 % off promo code available at joann.com

 

[SBTOM]

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I searched Joann's online store and couldn't find the color/ texture that I wanted.... also, it didn't appear to be marine rated but they might have just not mentioned that it was. I ended up driving to a fabric outlet and getting mine there for (9.99$ a yard for the offwhite and 16.99$ a yard for the bright white.) The thread and the stainless steel staples are the real killers though! $$$

 

[ajgraz]

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Problem with JoAnn's (and with Cabelas' or West Marine for that matter) is that you don't really know what quality of vinyl you're getting (yes, there are DEFINITE differences in abrasion resistance, thickness of the vinyl layer, depth of the color layer in the vinyl layer, elongation/tear resistance due to quality of scrim, etc.), and they don't always have the same stuff from the same supplier as time goes by (what if you need another matching yard or three in a month?)

I've worked with lower-end stuff from the stores named above, and with cheapy EBAY specials; all were not worth a damn (fast abrasion wear, poor UV stability). IMO, avoid them.

The best quality "reasonably priced" vinyl I have worked with is Midship from J. Ennis. But that stuff's still kinda expensive (typically $16-20 / yd).

The best quality vs. price point vs. color selection I have come across is Morbern "Mellohide" "Biscayne" vinyl. Normally goes for anywhere from $10-12/yd, but this guy sells it for $8.25 a yard, which is a steal for this quality:
http://www.a1foamandfabrics.com/site/department.cfm?id=9F85F841-B303-4D15-A4CC74801FD95D47

You can look up all it's specs on Morbern's website. Can you do that with off-the-shelf stuff at JoAnn's? Or low-end no-name stuff from any source?

 

[F14CRAZY]

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I'm working with Jo Anns vinyl right now

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=376594

My mom sewed with it last winter on my seats and engine cover. No noticeable wear, fading, UV damage, etc. She used heavy duty thread and needles intended for leather

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: JoAnns Fabric Vinyl

50 % off promo code available at joann.com

Yes check that web site and watch your Sunday paper. My wife is always looking for (and finding) great coupons from Joanns

 

[HopeSheFloats]

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Made my front cushions for the Imperial using JoAnn's{with the coupon }...very satisfied so far...can't help with the sewing, stapled from behind was my route.

 

[robthompson66]

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I buy everything I can for upholstery use at JoAnn's and have been happy with the results. The ladies at the store that I shop can see me coming... I usually buy the whole bolt of fabric whenever I go and use a 40%off coupon so the prices become quite nice. I used their marine vinyl for my 16' project and my 30' larson and it is nice and tough. It is marine rated so it is mold and mildew resistant as well as UV protected. I haven't had any problems so far and my 16' has been on the water for 5 seasons now.

Rob

 

[BaileysBoat]

Re: JoAnns Fabric Vinyl

I have had great luck at Rochford Supply.

http://www.rochfordsupply.com/index.asp

The offer marine grade fabrics like top Gun, Sunbrella, often factory seconds.

 

[tlynch99]

Re: JoAnns Fabric Vinyl

I have used the JoAnn / fabrics vinyl before as well, it has held up for 2 seasons now and still looks brand new. My girl friend buys a lot from there, and did a great job finding and saving the 40% / 50% coupons in the paper for me.

I used a regular $50 sewing machine from walmart with a heavy duty needle. It sewed great, and was quite economical. Was also able to find a matching thread color at JoAnn's.

One thing I did not like from JoAnn was the foam selection. I didn't think that it would hold up well... a combination of what I read on here and other research. So I bought the foam from a specialty re-upholstering store.

I definitly agree with the "not exactly sure what you are going to get" mentality at JoAnn, if you are trying to match a color, or look for a specific brand of vinyl then you will probably have trouble, if not... it could work out very well.