Why can't you use a heavy, waxed nylon thread like I use with my sewing awl? Doesn't rot or absorb water.
Why can't you use a heavy, waxed nylon thread like I use with my sewing awl? Doesn't rot or absorb water.
Well, for any fabric lighter than 420 denier, nylon upholstery thread is way over-kill and will gather up your fabric, shrinking the dimensions. Not to mention most domestic machines will have a very hard time tensioning properly with the upper and lower tensioners. As mentioned, it's only good for packs and well, upholstery. You'll want a size 18 to 22 needle to work with it too.Originally Posted by leepingreenlizards
Are you talking about a SpeedyStitcher? That thread is, I believe, waxed polyester, and it is huge. Even if the machine would handle it, which I doubt, the cost would be prohibitive.
Dave
"Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self."~~~May Sarton
I think it would be excellent for field repairs- like sutures on a ripped pack? till you can get back and do a compatible repair. just a thought..
KM
warm Soda, did you ask the lady at the fabric store how many hammocks she made???
Lots of good advance on the forum. The folks here share their wisdom. Most of which was learned the hard way.We share this knowledge so others don't have to stumble or suffer the same fate. Most the ladies at fabric stores make pillow cases or skirts, not gear. Stay strong in their stare and buy what you know you need. Regular polyester guttermans works...period. No need to shop all over.
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I use waxed polyester UV resistant thread only. Nylon will fall apart in the sun, and require restitching. You don't need to use waxed thread unless you sew really thick stuff.
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I started my first gear project years ago with nylon thread. I didn't know the difference and I just thought that I didn't possess the magical touch my sewing machine required as I madly cut away tangle after tangle. My first experience with Gutermanns was an epiphany.
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To be fair the ladies at my favourite fabric store are ok nice with me... Ahem!I dont think they can quite work me outIt can get real lonely in these fabric stores but what a mans gotta do...etc,etc
Id say go for 100% Polyester thread no other and not spun polyester.
It took me all of 5 minutes to figure out I'm not wired for Joann's, et al. I just order what I need online.
To be fair the ladies at my favourite fabric store are ok nice with me... Ahem!I dont think they can quite work me out
Dave
"Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self."~~~May Sarton
To be fair, the standard in sewing circles is the axiom use the thread that matches the content of the fabric. Also never use nylon thread on anything but nylon. So the lady was "in the know" and tried to give the best advice. Most of the nylon the fabric stores sell are for things like appliques and trims where hand sewing is very common and the tensioning plates of the thread injectors don't come into play.
Under no circumstances should nylon thread be used on anything but nylon fabric. Nylon is harder than any other fabric choice and will actually cut the base fabric it is used on when placed under tension in use.
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