Serging Canvas - Which Machine?

Want to run up an order of canvas laundry bags for a customer ( a local hand laundry), but have a feeling can do them quickly and easily with a serger versus sewing. Only question is does one *need* a five thread machine or will four do? Am thinking a five thread safety stitch will work a treat on heavy canvas, and have heard some sergers with only four or three threads really only cope well with knits and or lighter fabrics.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Candide

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Candide
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I have a 5 thread, and I used it on 2 layers of upholstery chenille and it worked fine. I set it up for a chain stitch seam and a 3 thread overlock edge. The stitching was very strong.

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Pat in Arkansas

You don't need 5 threads for this, you need something tough! Heavy canvas needs an industrial built for the job, not a domestic machine.

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Kate Dicey

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