Hi,

I am looking at making canvas covers for upper deck equipment and the
upholstery - cushions and am seeking guidance on thread and needle
size. I've established that I probably need thread size V69 with a
90/110 or No36 size needle , and perhaps V92 thread with needle size
110/130 or No25.

I've tracked down a source of some pretty sturdy heavy duty domestic
style machines - full industrial is just too large - and wonder what
the largest needle/thread combo is.

TVMIA

Rob wrote:
Hi,

I am looking at making canvas covers for upper deck equipment and the
upholstery - cushions and am seeking guidance on thread and needle
size. I've established that I probably need thread size V69 with a
90/110 or No36 size needle , and perhaps V92 thread with needle size
110/130 or No25.

I've tracked down a source of some pretty sturdy heavy duty domestic
style machines - full industrial is just too large - and wonder what
the largest needle/thread combo is.

TVMIA
Hi Rob
Check out Tenara thread. It costs a lot more and is a little harder
to sew with but the end results are worth it. The thread will outlast
the cloth so you never have to worry about restitching. Send me an
email if you want to know where I buy it. I use v92 for anything that
isn't exposed to the sun. I bought a sailrite sewing machine but there
are identical machines on EBAY for a lot less than I paid.
JR

Hi Rob,

My wife just finished making/repairing various covers (sunbrella and
some vinyl) using, variously, No.'s 18, 20, and 22 needles, all with V69
thread. Had better luck with the smaller needles, as they proved more
than stury enough, and the smaller sizes penetrate easier. We purchased
a ziz-zag machine from Reliable Corporation
(www.reliablecorporation.com) through an E-bay seller (Espectron IIRC)
for $425. It's a true walking foot machine, and appears identical to the
Sailrite LSZ-1 (I believe you'll find they're the same manufacturer) for
much less money. Once the clutch was adjusted properly (and I did have
to adjust the shuttle driver timing - the unit we got had a loose
setscrew), the unit worked great with up to six layers of sunbrella, or
5 layers of sunbrella and one layer of vinyl. Good luck!

Keith Hughes

Rob wrote:

Hi,

I am looking at making canvas covers for upper deck equipment and the
upholstery - cushions and am seeking guidance on thread and needle
size. I've established that I probably need thread size V69 with a
90/110 or No36 size needle , and perhaps V92 thread with needle size
110/130 or No25.

I've tracked down a source of some pretty sturdy heavy duty domestic
style machines - full industrial is just too large - and wonder what
the largest needle/thread combo is.

TVMIA

"Rob" wrote in message
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Hi,

I am looking at making canvas covers for upper deck equipment and the
upholstery - cushions and am seeking guidance on thread and needle
size. I've established that I probably need thread size V69 with a
90/110 or No36 size needle , and perhaps V92 thread with needle size
110/130 or No25.

We use Sunbrella or Stamoid for covers. V92 thread and a No 18 needle.
This is in our industrial machines and the Sailrite UltraFeed LSZ-1. This is
what we use for upholstery as well. Goretex thread is nice for outdoors
to avoid deterioration by UV.


I've tracked down a source of some pretty sturdy heavy duty domestic
style machines - full industrial is just too large - and wonder what
the largest needle/thread combo is.

Doesn't really matter. Nothing you seem to be wanting to do requires
exceptionally large thread or needles. The Sailrite LSZ-1 will do everything
you seem to need.

TVMIA

Good Luck
Doug
s/v CAllista

One other thing I'd add is to make absolutely sure the thread you use is
UV resistant. The V69 at most upholstery suppliers I've been to was not
.. I accidently grabbed a spool of non-UV thread to finish a job and
ended up re-sewing it a year later...


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