Sewing Vinyl?

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- Brenda
  
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20 years ago

Tue, Jan 13, 2004 12:44 PM

I was wondering what type of thread and needle I should use to sew vinyl. My brother wants me to sew a new ski-doo seat cover for him. Anyone have any tips/hints?

Thanks, Brenda

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- Mike Behrent
  
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20 years ago

Tue, Jan 13, 2004 6:35 PM

First, use a teflon foot and check to see if the material sticks to the throat plate. If it does apply water soluable stabilizer to it. A leather needle might be best. You'll want to use a fairly heavy weather resistant thread. Mike in Wisconsin

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- Kate Dicey
  
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20 years ago

Tue, Jan 13, 2004 7:14 PM

Heavy leather needle, big stitch, and cotton covered upholstery thread.

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- Kate Dicey
  
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20 years ago

Tue, Jan 13, 2004 7:15 PM

Personally, I like a roller foot better...

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- CW
  
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20 years ago

Wed, Jan 14, 2004 1:53 AM

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- OUTLAWPIPE
  
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20 years ago

Wed, Jan 14, 2004 2:42 AM

If it were my sled.. I would go with something besides vinyl. Maybe a coated ballistic nylon, sunbrella or somesuch.

What would really sounds neat is ToughTek. Its a heavy duty stuff, with excellent non-slip properties.

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