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Thread for topstitching suede trim?
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2473	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/24/12 8:18 AM I'm working on a project where I'll be applying genuine suede tape/trim to cotton twill, and don't apparently have the right color brown thread (despite the fact that I have used this trim before ). Since I have to go out and buy new anyway, is there something special I should look for, or will ordinary sewing thread work? Thanks! ------ ~Gem in the prairie
annsew65 Advanced WV USA Member since 4/9/02 Posts: 802	Login to reply to this post In reply to stirwatersblue << 1 member likes this. Date: 8/24/12 11:12 AM Stirwatersblue, Don't use any natural fiber threads! The chemicals used to treat the leather will eat through cotton or other natural fiber threads. You will need either poly or nylon thread. Other than that, I'd say that you would need at least a 50 wt thread. ------ Sewing in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia Sewing Room Pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/annsew65/MySewingRoom#
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2473	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/24/12 11:21 AM Thanks, Ann. I have to admit, I've never bought thread by weight before. How would I find that information? ------ ~Gem in the prairie
solosmocker Advanced NY USA Member since 1/23/06 Posts: 1263	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 8/24/12 5:10 PM You might want to make a sample with the triple stitch if your machine has one. It makes beautiful heavier topstitching. ------ http://lasewist.blogspot.com/
Elcue   Advanced WA USA Member since 6/13/12 Posts: 193	Login to reply to this post In reply to stirwatersblue << Like this post Date: 8/24/12 5:30 PM http://www.superiorthreads.com/product/Weight/50-50-wt/ For example.

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