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    this talks about what happens when threads and...

    this talks about what happens when threads and too much garbage is below the bobbin case

    https://youtu.be/0fAFIzOoGpM?t=135
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    any thread that gets down in the bobbin area will...

    any thread that gets down in the bobbin area will cause problems. as far as it stating users shouldnt oil the machine. honestly that is the worst thing ever. taking the top off and bottom off where...
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    got to ask. anyone have a CLSP or rather a...

    got to ask. anyone have a CLSP or rather a chinese leather shoe patcher? got one from ebay for 90 bucks as a lark also have a singer ses2000 sewing machine embroidery and an old white 844184316
  4. head on down to homedepot or lowes. pick up 2 6'...

    head on down to homedepot or lowes. pick up 2 6' steel closet poles. swing on by he bolt section and pick up a couple eye bolts. then pick up 4 2' pieces of rebar and a 2x4 and last but not least...
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    how about tackle twill? its iron on. just make...

    how about tackle twill? its iron on. just make sure you use press cloth both top and bottom and the glue will migrate to the heat.

    http://www.stahls.com/twill-applique-fabric-material
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    you could just put end stops there and some...

    you could just put end stops there and some velcro or some sort of magnet snap to close the gap.
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    yes yuo would have to do the final sewing. i was...

    yes yuo would have to do the final sewing. i was just thinking doing it this way would allow a person to get the two seam's pretty much the same length and allow the shaping to be identical. have...
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    understand. was just thinking if you sewed the...

    understand. was just thinking if you sewed the two sheets together it would be easier to keep aligned just like one would do a double layer hammock. only difference is your not hemming the two pieces...
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    couldnt one sew a big tube basically 2 layers on...

    couldnt one sew a big tube basically 2 layers on the outer side just like you would a hammock. not finish the ends. then center the flat double layer tarp then cut down the center of one side and...
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    if you check out yahoogroups. search for vintage...

    if you check out yahoogroups. search for vintage sewing machines. you might find someone who has one in pdf form. sometimes a call to brother will get you a manual as well. you might have to pay for...
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    build it like fronkeys bugnet. no zippers to deal...

    build it like fronkeys bugnet. no zippers to deal with. shock cord on the bottom to snug below. im thinking for just a simple sock it should at most only take 8 yards.
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    Lol. It happens. I only thought of it because...

    Lol. It happens. I only thought of it because it's what I used when I am using my embroidery machine for light weight materials
  13. Thread: Mylar rainfly

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    why arnt you gluing it? you should be able to use...

    why arnt you gluing it? you should be able to use a basting spray to hold it in place.
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    instead of zippers and maming it an entire sock....

    instead of zippers and maming it an entire sock. couldnt you add shock cord along the hem like many of the bug nets?. would allow you to exit pretty quickly or enter quickly if needed. also saves...
  15. Thread: bulk thread

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    well i have an order in to metro for 28 large...

    well i have an order in to metro for 28 large cones. will look at the difference. i have some gutermann thread but like i said if i can stock just a single thread it will make my life easier.

    i...
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    the embroidery thread is 100% polyester. seems...

    the embroidery thread is 100% polyester. seems wt40 and tex 40 is the same. i have some gutermann but thought if the embroidery thread from metro will work i already planned on buying a bunch of 5k...
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    bulk thread

    I bought an embroidery machine the other day when i went to pick up some feet for my new to me white 844. its been a couple weeks and i have been playing with the embroidery machine to make patches...
  18. thx for the quick response.

    thx for the quick response.
  19. so whats the weight on this?

    so whats the weight on this?
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    already have a hammock. and since i am new to...

    already have a hammock. and since i am new to hammock camping and will be taking a backpacking trip in april in the ozarks thinking i need something for a little more warmth. though its good to know...
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    thats what i was trying to think of. these are...

    thats what i was trying to think of. these are sold at walmart. cant find it on the website but seen it int the sewing section
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    walmart sells a needle used to fix pulls in...

    walmart sells a needle used to fix pulls in weave. about 12 inchs long and has a toggle loop at the end. il try to get a pic tomorrow. i did buy some galvinized wire in 24a at home depot for snare...
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    macro shot http://i58.tinypic.com/20z4ec2.jpg ...

    macro shot
    http://i58.tinypic.com/20z4ec2.jpg

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    http://i59.tinypic.com/rj4bj6.jpg
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    let me take a couple. it was only in white and it...

    let me take a couple. it was only in white and it was priced the same as the other nylon like the liner.
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    weighed the material and it came in at 1.9oz a sq...

    weighed the material and it came in at 1.9oz a sq yard. thinking this might be fine for a sock as its uncoated and a little heavier to block wind. was 1.50 a yard so bought the 12 yards. using it now...
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    walmart ripstop with octogons

    was wondering what exactly this is. i saw some at walmart tonight. its a buck 50 a yard. seemed heavier then 1.9 but not sure. i bought a yard to use for embroidering some patches and figured id...
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