longerarmer

Would any one please tell if they know which thread I did to use when embroider a flag for out side use. And the fabic to use,so that it will last. thank you ruth

Dina

I don't know anything about the right thread, but I just made a wind sock and I think the fabric I used was nylon. I bought it at Hancock's, and when I told them what I was making, they said, "Oh, for a flag, and directed me right to a section that had about 12 colors. I am pretty sure it was nylon.

So far the wind sock has held up to some pretty fierce Texas winds.

longerarmer

thank you so much for the advice on the fabic

mom-6

I made a large banner for an outdoor venue using the "flag corps" fabric (I think it is called rip-something) that is either polyester or nylon. I just used the regular Coats & Clark Dual Duty Plus thread that I use for everything and it has worked fine for an extended period in fierce wind conditions.

longerarmer

thank you i will try that

PaperPrincess

Fabric, rip stop nylon. Use polyester machine embroidery thread. Choose a design that is not very dense as the nylon sort of perforates. I would use a washaway stabilizer. If the flag will be viewed from both sides, you will need to use matching bobbin thread.

longerarmer

I was knot to sure about the polyester thread if it would hold up in the sun.

Debbie C

Whenever I make anything for outside, I use ripstop nylon and make it with french seams so it doesn't fray.

Covered in Threads

I use a UHV thread that holds up for years in the sun, wind, rain & snow of Flagstaff, AZ. This thread along with some great sunbrella fabric is what I use to make deck furniture covers, pillows and awnings. It's a heavy fabric but is still flexible. Be sure to look into heavy duty needles when sewing with this stuff. PM me if you want to know the company I work with. The thread comes in large cones but well worth the investment and I've used in in working with nylon fabrics as well.

quiltwoman

I used rip stop nylon and polyester thread for some garden flags. I had the flag up for 2 years and then got rid of it because of the mildew--we live in the woods.

you can google rip stop nylon--tents are made out of it too.