Future Dusk Metallic Foil Fabric
FLXFUTU
- In stock, ready to ship
- Inventory on the way
Add bold shine to your next project with Metallic Foil Fabric for bag making, cosplay, accessories, and home décor. This high-impact material features a smooth, flexible surface and a heat-laminated foil finish that reflects light beautifully. Use it to create professional-looking bags, statement straps, wallets, costumes, and decorative accents that truly stand out.
Our Metallic Foil Fabric has a brilliant, mirror-like finish backed with soft polyester for added structure and durability. Lightweight yet durable, it’s ideal for sewing projects that call for futuristic flair, metallic accents, or eye-catching contrast. Perfect for use with domestic sewing machines—no special equipment required.
- Size: .65mm thick, at least 25” wide by length of fabric purchased
- Fiber Content: 90% Polyester, 10% Polyurethane
- Backing: 100% Polyester
- Recommended Needle: A 90/14 or 100/16 denim or leather needle is recommended for clean penetration through the foil layer. Use a longer stitch length such as 3mm for best results.
- Recommended Thread: 40 wt polyester thread
- Recommended Presser Foot: A Teflon foot or roller foot is helpful when sewing with this material.
-
Ironing: Do not iron metallic foil fabric directly. Use a pressing cloth and low heat only if necessary on the wrong side.
WANT MATCHING THREAD? We recommend using Sulky 40 wt Poly Deco thread for sewing with this material. It’s durable for all types of projects, and it’s great for both construction and topstitching. It has a shine for a professional finish. Thread 1112 matches this fabric. You can purchase here.
NEED A PATTERN FOR THIS FABRIC? View our growing collection of Sewing Patterns to find a project to use with this unique material. You don’t need any special tools or equipment to sew with faux leather. It’s domestic machine friendly!
It's helpful to understand the difference between faux leather and vinyl when shopping for fabric. There are two major types of faux leather: vinyl-based and polyurethane-based. Our faux leather is polyurethane-based. Vinyl-based is dyed plastic. Examples are marine vinyl and clear vinyl. Polyurethane-based is made by coating natural fabrics like cotton or polyester, then treating it to look like real leather. This type of faux leather is more soft, flexible, and breathable than vinyl-based leather.
Faux leather is sold in 1/4 yard (9 inch) increments. We will cut a continuous piece if available. This material measures 25-27″ wide.
In order to maintain this fabric’s quality, our faux leather fabric is rolled, sealed in a plastic bag, and packaged to protect it during shipping. We will never fold this fabric to prevent creases.
If you feel the need to iron out any wrinkles, set your iron to a LOW or SYNTHETIC heat setting. You can carefully iron faux leather from the WRONG SIDE of the fabric, using a press cloth. Do not use any steam – it will detach the bond.
It is recommended to start each project with a new needle. Use a Denim Needle, size 90/14 or 80/12 to sew through faux leather! Use Sewing Clips instead of pins, because pins will leave holes in your faux leather.
If you’re finding that your fabric is sticking to your foot, you have a few options. First, you can change your presser foot to either a Teflon foot or a roller foot. If you don't have a Teflon or roller foot, add a small piece of matte tape to the bottom of your presser foot. Otherwise, you can add a layer of tissue paper between your foot and your fabric while you sew to prevent sticking. The tissue paper can be torn away after sewing.
For more tips and tutorials, visit our blog!
Visit your local fabric shop to request Sallie Tomato patterns and supplies! Supporting local businesses helps bring more of your favorite sewing essentials closer to home. If you're looking for a specific item, we recommend contacting your shop in advance to see if they carry it or can order it for you!
Share and see photos of projects made with Sallie Tomato Patterns & Supplies in our Facebook Group! Tag us on social media with #sallietomato for a chance to be featured in our gallery!