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Spectra Thread??

joesoup

joesoup

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Any of you DIY guys ever try or consider spectra (spider wire, etc.) fishing line for heavy duty thread in DIY projects? I got hold of some 6lb crappie spectra line that I am thinking of doing a project with. Just curious if anyone knows if it is compatible with sewing machines.
 
It is unlikey to sew well in a machine because it is a lot stiffer than normal thread. It should work in a speedy stitcher though.

All that being said, quality thread is likely a good bit cheaper. You can buy like 1200 meters of tera 40 or 80 for like $8 i believe.

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I don’t know much about sewing, but I know you want your thread and fabric to have very similar properties of strength, stretch etc. If the thread is too strong/firm it can rip through the fabric.
 
joesoup said:
Any of you DIY guys ever try or consider spectra (spider wire, etc.) fishing line for heavy duty thread in DIY projects? I got hold of some 6lb crappie spectra line that I am thinking of doing a project with. Just curious if anyone knows if it is compatible with sewing machines.
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I would be concerned with spectra thread or dyneema that if your thread snagged or tangled in the sewing machine it would likely break the sewing machine. I have an industrial Pfaff machine and it actually has a safety release to keep from breaking the timing gears, but I would sure hate to break my machine when standard thread gets the job done just fine.
 
I used 60 pound test UHMPE (dyneema, Amsteel) fishing line to sew on my Aero Evolution saddle with a Speedy Stitcher and I now think it is probably over kill but it worked fine. It seems to have a clingy, waxy feel that would probably not feed well through a sewing machine but I didn't try it since it is too big for any sewing machine I have. I would definitely use it again in the Speedy Stitcher.
 
bj139 said:
I used 60 pound test UHMPE (dyneema, Amsteel) fishing line to sew on my Aero Evolution saddle with a Speedy Stitcher and I now think it is probably over kill but it worked fine. It seems to have a clingy, waxy feel that would probably not feed well through a sewing machine but I didn't try it since it is too big for any sewing machine I have. I would definitely use it again in the Speedy Stitcher.
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Thread strength is probably more important with a speedy stitcher or hand stitch because you do so many fewer stitches.
 
Tried it! It seperates in the needle when being pulled back through the fabric. Makes a pretty good mess, or at least it did for me.
 
I use the smaller waxed thread that comes with the speedy stitcher and I just use a bigger needle and hand stitch that way and it works great!!! But I just bought a sewing machine and cannot wait to get it in action!!!!
 
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