Dumb thread injector questions

[Ontariofarmer]

Well I tried using a sewing machine tonight for the first time.
I repaired a few things tonight. What thread and needles do I need for what purpose. I see on line Kevlar thread. Expensive. Is that what I want for webbing.
What needle do I need. Is this thread injector any good.

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Thread for sewing webbing

For those of you that have made modifications to your saddles what type of thread are you using specifically when you are making mods to webbing that is weight bearing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Sewing machines for DIY

I have been looking for a used sewing machine capable of sewing two layers of webbing and other various thicker materials. My wife has a singer simple for thin stuff but for man stuff I need something stronger. Any ideas or suggestions as to what might be best for an inexperienced sewer with a...

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Post 2 in this one has a lot of great info.

 

[Ontariofarmer]

Thread for sewing webbing

For those of you that have made modifications to your saddles what type of thread are you using specifically when you are making mods to webbing that is weight bearing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

saddlehunter.com

Sewing machines for DIY

I have been looking for a used sewing machine capable of sewing two layers of webbing and other various thicker materials. My wife has a singer simple for thin stuff but for man stuff I need something stronger. Any ideas or suggestions as to what might be best for an inexperienced sewer with a...

saddlehunter.com

Post 2 in this one has a lot of great info.

I should have searched. Is this machine any good. Thanks.

It is a white


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[Homebrew454]

I should have searched. Is this machine any good. Thanks.

It is a white


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It most likely has all metal gears, which is what you want. I can't read the model and manufacturer info from your picture.

Polyester thread is what you want with a ball point needle for webbing. Biggest thing to remember is you need a needle that fits your machine to keep the timing right.

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[Homebrew454]

Here is what I usually use for webbing from thread exchange.com.

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[Ontariofarmer]

It most likely has all metal gears, which is what you want. I can't read the model and manufacturer info from your picture.

Polyester thread is what you want with a ball point needle for webbing. Biggest thing to remember is you need a needle that fits your machine to keep the timing right.

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Looks like this one
My wife says it’s a White model R 15L


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[bj139]

White made all metal machines back in the 50s so it should be good. I use size 18 or 20 universal point needles with V69 thread for sewing pants and socks and everything non life support. @always89y sewed Sally the saddle with V69 and did such a good job with plenty of stitches that I felt no anxiety when climbing a tree this week with her. I use size 20 needles with V92 Kevlar or polyester thread and it works great. Size 20s are easy to find on ebay. Kevlar was about $30 for a spool that I've barely made a dent in while sewing one saddle. Kevlar breaks at 30 lbs and polyester at 15 lbs.
Here is a thread I didn't see mentioned.

Sewing Resources and Information

With the discussions on sewing (or thread injecting if you prefer), I think it may be beneficial to those interested if we had a single resource thread for sewing information. I know a number of the little things I’ve picked up along the way are scattered throughout the forum. Please, if you...

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[Homebrew454]

I forgot to mention that bonded thread is recommended and is very easy to find. I use v92 thread on my Juki for saddles with a size 22 needle.

Also check out the stickie sewing post. I believe it was referenced above and there is a lot of good information in there. Make sure you look at the sailrite post about sewing webbing. A lot of great info there and shows such patterns that are strongest. It also gives a formula for figuring out right estimate on breaking point.

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