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Rant: I saw a guy at the Denver airport wearing a suit jacket made entirely of what looked like old airline seatbelt fabric.
It was actually kind of a cool upcycle idea, but the shoulder seams were sewn with bright orange thread that looked like it came from a safety vest, so my main question is, what's the best stitch and thread weight for working with super thick, woven nylon like that without it looking like a repair job?
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nina_campbell20d agoTop Commenter
That orange thread is a bold choice, honestly.
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drew5520d ago
Remember seeing a guy at a craft fair with a wallet made from old fire hose. The stitching was this waxy, yellow cord that looked like it came off a life raft. It totally overpowered the piece. For thick nylon, I'd bet a heavy-duty polyester thread and a triple stitch on a machine would hold without screaming "fix it job." That orange thread sounds like a real commitment to the safety theme.
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beth_reed20d ago
Yeah, that "waxy, yellow cord" @drew55 mentioned is exactly the problem. I read a blog by a guy who makes bags from truck tarps, and he swears by bonded nylon thread, like Tex 70 weight. He said to use a leather needle and a longer straight stitch so it doesn't bunch up and look messy.
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