A new thread

[renaultvation]

Does anyone have any experience of trimming using vinyl? If so, what type of thread/cotton do you use for stitching? I am not looking for the answer 'black', as I have worked that bit out by myself, but I assume it is measured in thickness. Is there a special trimmers thread designed for the purpose?

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[commerchris]

I have done a lttle bit of marking out/cutting pattern pieces at an auto trimmers [:0]
also used an industrial sewing machine! It was very part time & something I was very happy doing but the company owners retired & shut shop! So I only scratched the surface unfortunately! Strong thread on a cone is all I can tell you!
Try looking for boy riven iirc or any auto/ boat trim website.
Pablo may know too!

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[renaultvation]

Thanks Chris. Had a trawl on tinterweb and found this: http://www.automobiletrim.com/sewing-thread.html

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[sunbeamsam]

I've used fishing line before when recovering seats, also used a regular sewing machine (my mums).

Broke a total of 15 needles doing 2 seats...

 

[paulcloke]

sounds like you were sewing a bit to fast m8

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[renaultvation]

Who say's you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I have tried upholstery for the first time. Here are the results:

These two pictures show the finished result loosely fitted. The front will be pulled taught and stuck down at the bottom and the rear has a clip sewn into the hem which slots into the base of the headrest.

Finally, my sewing machine, which is older than Tim's toaster. It is over 100 years old and I picked it up for a fiver in a local auction.

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[commerjules]

quote:
Originally posted by sunbeamsam

I've used fishing line before when recovering seats, also used a regular sewing machine (my mums).

Broke a total of 15 needles doing 2 seats...

I think that you might have been using hand sewing needles in a sewing machine. Coachtrimming machine needles usually have a square profile except for the point at the end.

Cheers
Jules

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[commeracer]

Nice neat job Chris [^]
Love the Singer, Chris has one like that - quality [8D]

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[renaultvation]

The finished pair

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[Panky]

Very nice[8D]
Did you know you can date your sewing machine by entering the serial No on the Singer website - you get a certificate to print off too Barb did hers and Lucy's.

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[paulcloke]

good job m8, im dreading this. did you find it hard?

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[renaultvation]

Date of the machine is 1904/1905.

Paul, I found this video very helpful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pawRXvTZnRo

Otherwise just listen to the advice from she who knows a bit about sewing and will explain the purpose of the little cut-outs etc!

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