what type of thread are you all using for these projects? I just picked up a singer heavy duty injector.
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For anything heavy duty....Gutermann TERA 40 or Polyester size 69 from the thread exchange. I have had good success with both but the Gutermann seems to feed slightly better in my machine. Links to each below:
http://www.rockywoods.com/Gutermann-TERA-40-Polyester-Thread
https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=polyester-thread-069
http://www.rockywoods.com/Gutermann-TERA-40-Polyester-Thread
https://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=polyester-thread-069
Thought I would add for those new to sewing...make sure you know how the thread is supposed to come off the spool. If the thread is in an "x" pattern on the spool, it is meant to feed up or off the end of the spool using a sweet stand like the one pictured. Or using a horizontal spool holder if you have a fancier machine than I do.
Link for more info.
https://weallsew.com/thread-spool-tip/
Link for more info.
https://weallsew.com/thread-spool-tip/
Thanks guys!! This thread injection stuff is so foreign for me but if you manly men can do it i guess i can too.
I think I’ll buy some cheap thread to get familiar with the machine till the other goods arrive
DragginRope
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Funny how I buy a sewing machine and everyone looks at me sideways, until they need something fixed. Then I look at them sideways.
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watch YouTube tutorials. That's how I learned. I feel pretty confident now.
The TERA 40 (or anything size 69/tex 70) is the largest size thread recommended with most home machines. I think you will be fine. You may have to make some tension adjustments and play around to find the needle that works best. The bigger the needle, the better in my experience. Especially with tighter weave materials like mil-spec webbing and cordura. I have been using Singer 110-18 heavy duty needles with decent success. I just picked up some Schmetz universal 120-19 needles to see if my stitch improves in multiple layers of mil-spec webbing. I'll let you know if they make a big difference. I plan to test them out this afternoon.
The Tera 40 will work fine for your machine.
Swampfox
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Thought I would add for those new to sewing...make sure you know how the thread is supposed to come off the spool. If the thread is in an "x" pattern on the spool, it is meant to feed up or off the end of the spool using a sweet stand like the one pictured. Or using a horizontal spool holder if you have a fancier machine than I do.
Link for more info.
https://weallsew.com/thread-spool-tip/
You know you’re serious when you’re making mods for your thread injector! I think I’ll have to do the same, I’m sure it’s better than the big gulp cup I been using to hold the larger thread spools!
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You know I really had no clue how in depth this all got. I have been watching videos all morning lol. My mom sews and comes from a long line of seamstresses. I have to have her come over for dinner and a 1 on 1. She is used to lighter materials but im sure the basics are the same.
Just tried out the Schmetz 120-19 universal needle. Big difference for me. Ran it thru 2 layers of mil-spec webbing and 1 layer of selt belt webbing. The closest of the parallel stitch lines is using the Singer Heavy duty needle. The pic doesn't do it justice, but the stitches with Schmetz needle are perfect and I didn't touch the tension. And the stitches with the singer needle are far from perfect. I did have to use the hand wheel a little to get going. But I'm impressed. For anyone interested, here is the best deal on them I could find. Had them in a couple of days.
https://m.bonanza.com/listings/25-s...HSBgpjfHYS3LkEf8v1j0SpJki-8OgBVkaAp0wEALw_wcB
https://m.bonanza.com/listings/25-s...HSBgpjfHYS3LkEf8v1j0SpJki-8OgBVkaAp0wEALw_wcB
Could also be said as..."you know you're CHEAP when you piece together random stuff from the garage instead of buying a $10 stand" LOL
So really how do you determine the tension and or stitch length? Is there a universal setting or is this just all trial and error?
I think it really depends what you are wanting to do. Small sewing jobs....sure. I have a speedy stitcher and it is pretty convenient for small jobs. And it is not difficult to use.
In short...trial and error. Looking at the stitch will tell you everything. See pic below. As far as stitch length...from my looking around the net, it seemed the heavier duty the material the longer the stitch length. And because you asked, I looked into it further...https://sew4home.com/tips-resources...nd-why-set-your-sewing-machines-stitch-length
Maybe @ckossuth has some brilliance to share on these topics...