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edge finish for canvas? need to make a sling/lift for a yellow lab
allorache Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 12/10/11 Posts: 73	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/27/13 10:07 PM I need to make a sling or band to help my stepdaughter lift her elderly yellow lab. I bought some canvas, although it's not like a sailing-weight heavy canvas. I am wondering if I can do a quick edge-finish/hem with the serger rather than some kind of foldover hem. A wide rolled edge? Just a 4-thread overlock? Or is the canvas just going to be too heavy for my serger? I do have a heavy duty Sailrite, but the edges of the canvas fray and the Sailrite only has a straight and zigzag stitch, so I'd need to fold over I guess or zigzag the edges. Getting the job done quickly is more important than looks. Thanks for any ideas. ------ Now a Babylock girl almost all the way - Ellegante 3, Evolution, and Melody. Plus a Sailrite LSZ-1 for those heavy duty projects
genierita   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 5/11/11 Posts: 25	Login to reply to this post In reply to allorache << Like this post Date: 1/28/13 9:51 AM Allorache - I used to sew covers for wheelchair cushions in a heavy canvas -like fabric. I used my overlocker very successfully for hundreds of covers. I used a 4 thread (for seams) and it would stop the dege fraying for you with only 1 thickness for sure. I think making the stitch length shorter (stitches closer together) could help too.The only places it didn't like was where seams met (4 thicknesses instead of 2) and there was a height discrepancy causing missed stitches. This happens anyway with thick bits. I had no adverse effects for my overlocker it is still going strong. Perhaps do a test edge first and adjust the stitch sing your normal adjustments? I'm sure it will be fine and the Lab will thank you. Let us know how you go. Rita
genierita   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 5/11/11 Posts: 25	Login to reply to this post In reply to allorache << Like this post Date: 1/28/13 9:53 AM Another thought - you could use a jeans needle for strength. Rita
MartiP   Intermediate MI USA Member since 9/5/12 Posts: 136	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/28/13 10:11 AM I used to make awnings and we finished the edges of the canvas with a binding which was like a wide twill tape. You might be able to use a regular double-fold binding. It was sewn on with a zig-zag stitch. ------ MartiP
Michelle T Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 4175	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/28/13 10:17 AM When we needed a sling to help Cassie up the stairs when she tore her ACL, we just used an old towel. It was soft under her chest and belly, but strong enough for a 70+ pound dog. It was also easy to grip. Your serger should be just fine finishing the edge of the canvas, I would not use a rolled hem, just serge the edge. ------ Proud parent of a Dwight International School Honour Roll Student
SewRaeMe Advanced Beginner CANADA Member since 3/20/08 Posts: 240	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/28/13 10:24 AM We also used a towel to help our Lab up the stairs after surgery for her ACL. While it worked well, was soft etc. if I were going to be using it for an extended period I would have made one and put handles on it. Just a thought:) ------ Formerly The Canadian
allorache Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 12/10/11 Posts: 73	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/28/13 3:33 PM stepdaughter said she tried the towel and couldn't get a good grip on it. I did some testing this morning and it looks like a fairly wide rolled edge is going to work fine. Thanks everyone for the suggestions. ------ Now a Babylock girl almost all the way - Ellegante 3, Evolution, and Melody. Plus a Sailrite LSZ-1 for those heavy duty projects
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2465	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/28/13 3:53 PM My favorite edge finish for canvas dog projects is (like another poster suggested) to bind them. Purchased bias tape works fine, since it doesn't have to be perfect. ------ ~Gem in the prairie
allorache Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 12/10/11 Posts: 73	Login to reply to this post In reply to stirwatersblue << Like this post Date: 1/28/13 6:12 PM I wish my bias-tape skills were any good....another thing I need to work on. I think my serger will do this if I have the right foot??? Or am I imagining that? I know it has an elastic foot ------ Now a Babylock girl almost all the way - Ellegante 3, Evolution, and Melody. Plus a Sailrite LSZ-1 for those heavy duty projects

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