Type of Sewing machine needle
#1
Type of Sewing machine needle
I have been asked to sew some articles using the indoor/outdoor material.
I'm going to have to line it with cotton as its translucent.
I believe its basically woven plastic.
Anyone have some advise which type of needle to use?
I'm going to have to line it with cotton as its translucent.
I believe its basically woven plastic.
Anyone have some advise which type of needle to use?
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Are you talking about shade cloth? Because I need to make some "curtains" of a sort out of that, and was also wondering what needle to use, and what kind of thread. Polyester, I'm sure, but regular or a heavyweight? Eagerly awaiting info!
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In "Quilts and More", fall 2010, was an article on sewing tote bags out of pet food bags. That article called for a size 75/11 sewing machine needle, using clothespins or tape instead of straight pins. No mention of thread, but I'd use the UV resistant, Coats & Clark outdoor thread from WalMart. The Sailrite site has excellent tutorials, videos, etc. on sewing outdoor fabric, even sells the fabric.
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