DIY saddle

[Masswestern]

Fixed my sewing machine which was a free99 husqavarna 940...decided to do some sewing with little experience. I was having a lot of trouble with the thread stripping and basically breaking. I was running nylon thread from the bottom (not bonded) and polyester outdoor coats from the needle. I swapped both and same issue occurred. Also the machine doesn’t have a reverse stitch mode so every time I try to lock a thread that’s usually a guaranteed break in thread. For the record this is a prototype I don’t intend on using it. But looking for advice and help. Thanks

 

[Hailey_Phillips]

Search for that model on YouTube, there’s usually a good bit of seeing machine videos, from setup all the way to using. You have to be prepared to usually watch a lady make a dress or something, but the machine usage is what you need to be watching, well, unless you plan on making dresses or something too, I don’t know what you’re into ha

 

[Masswestern]

Lmao ok thanks I’ll look into that

 

[Redbird]

I went this route too. Only because the second I went to buy the mantus the site crashed then I decided I am not patient enough. I went all out with all the bells and whistles. It's pretty close. The upholstery thread is strong enough I can't break it before it cuts your hands. I would consider just having one connection on the strap and sew the heck out of it. From some previous test models that looked just like yours they were too deep for me and put me at a wierd angle angle engaging my abbs too much. This one is 11.5 in wide and it's pretty close to perfect for me.

 

[Masswestern]

I went this route too. Only because the second I went to buy the mantus the site crashed then I decided I am not patient enough. I went all out with all the bells and whistles. It's pretty close. The upholstery thread is strong enough I can't break it before it cuts your hands. I would consider just having one connection on the strap and sew the heck out of it. From some previous test models that looked just like yours they were too deep for me and put me at a wierd angle angle engaging my abbs too much. This one is 11.5 in wide and it's pretty close to perfect for me.

Impressive what are you using for the binding?(grosgrain)

 

[Redbird]

I'm not 100% sure what that is, because I'm not up to speed on sewing terms. But maybe you're talking about this which I just picked up at Walmart

 

[Homebrew454]

The issue with your needle and the thread stripping/cutting could be the needle is bent. Try swapping out needles. A bent needle can also cause the bobbin thread to not get picked up by the needle.

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[Homebrew454]

In looking at your saddle, did you have two pieces of 2 inch webbing that you joined at the top and bottom? Normal saddle has just one joint with this webbing. I'm also seeing some issues with your stitching tension.

If it were me, I would use this as a sewing practice and look into one of the diy saddles threads that are on the forum.

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[BCHunter]

Fixed my sewing machine which was a free99 husqavarna 940...decided to do some sewing with little experience. I was having a lot of trouble with the thread stripping and basically breaking. I was running nylon thread from the bottom (not bonded) and polyester outdoor coats from the needle. I swapped both and same issue occurred. Also the machine doesn’t have a reverse stitch mode so every time I try to lock a thread that’s usually a guaranteed break in thread. For the record this is a prototype I don’t intend on using it. But looking for advice and help. Thanks

Needle could be backwards or too small, or you could have the thread routed wrong so it's creating too much tension on the top.

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[Masswestern]

Needle could be backwards or too small, or you could have the thread routed wrong so it's creating too much tension on the top.

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Thank you I’m gonna try switching needle for sure

 

[BackSpasm]

I went this route too. Only because the second I went to buy the mantus the site crashed then I decided I am not patient enough. I went all out with all the bells and whistles. It's pretty close. The upholstery thread is strong enough I can't break it before it cuts your hands. I would consider just having one connection on the strap and sew the heck out of it. From some previous test models that looked just like yours they were too deep for me and put me at a wierd angle angle engaging my abbs too much. This one is 11.5 in wide and it's pretty close to perfect for me.

Just FYI upholstery thread (nylon) like that is strong but typically not very abrasion or UV resistant overtime. Just because it has a high linear strength when you pull it doesn't mean its acceptable to trust your life to. Given that, Coat's has been used effectively in many DIY saddles but it comes at a risk that DIY builders should be aware of. Most manufacturers use a type of polyester thread like Gunterman Tera.


In reference to the main post I agree with others that you should check your needle. I would use a denim needle at minimum (size 100/16). Make sure your tension disks arent winding the thread. You should also make sure there isn't thread bound up in your bobbin housing causing the bobbin case to bind. My machine starts breaking thread when that happens.

Since you have that prototype I would go through and box stitch all of those edges all the way around for practice. It will help you get your technique down and you may figure out the thread breaking issue if you havent by the just with trial and error.

 

[Masswestern]

Just FYI upholstery thread (nylon) like that is strong but typically not very abrasion or UV resistant overtime. Just because it has a high linear strength when you pull it doesn't mean its acceptable to trust your life to. Given that, Coat's has been used effectively in many DIY saddles but it comes at a risk that DIY builders should be aware of. Most manufacturers use a type of polyester thread like Gunterman Tera.


In reference to the main post I agree with others that you should check your needle. I would use a denim needle at minimum (size 100/16). Make sure your tension disks arent winding the thread. You should also make sure there isn't thread bound up in your bobbin housing causing the bobbin case to bind. My machine starts breaking thread when that happens.

Since you have that prototype I would go through and box stitch all of those edges all the way around for practice. It will help you get your technique down and you may figure out the thread breaking issue if you havent by the just with trial and error.

Thank you I appreciate all the help

 

[Bmft81]

I have a few that I sewed up. I’m trying to decide what materials I like the best and I tweak the design a little every time. It’s enjoyable to create something anyhow.