Woodson Archer
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I noticed a stitch on the front of my canvas is coming apart {Probably rubbed on something}, what type of thread is used to sew canvas {Aqualon}?
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Woodson Archer
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Kemahsabe
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First choice would be Gore-Tex Tenara M1000. A close second is a bonded UV-resistant polyester in V-92 weight. Available at www.sailrite.com
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sandmangw
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Long ago, i used upholstry thread with an 18 ga needle in a really old h/d singer machime. when your done, camp dry the seams.
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mike4947
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It's hard to believe in this day of all kinds of miracle threads that the seams on PopUps are still sewed with basic old cotton thread.
They do this as the cotton will swell, unlike synthetics, and close off the holes made from the sewing.
If you use anything else make sure to use a good seam sealer to keep the seams from weeping.
Just another lesson I learned the hard way.
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During forty years of backpacking, I learned a long time ago that one of the best things to use to sew up small tears and rips in tents, sleeping bags and other things in an emergency was plain ole dental floss. The waxy coating makes it some what easy to push and pull through materail and the wax coating acts like a water replellant. I used floss some years ago on my old P/U and it held up right up to the day I sold it.
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ExRocketScientist
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Nylon thread will only hold up for a few years in the sun. The polyester thread will last a few more than that. mike4947 has the right answer. The cotton will hold up as long as the canvas in sunlight and swells properly.
You are going to need the heavy duty stuff that is not available in your local fabric store. You should be able to find it on the internet.
V92 is real heavy and you will have a hard time finding a needle for it. It also won't work in a home sewing machine. V69 would work well.
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Kemahsabe
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I stand corrected. I use V-69 (not V-92) polyester thread and a Schmetz size 18 needle for machine sewing of acrylic canvas.
I would never use cotton thread for an outdoor application. It degrades in the sun. For example, Great Lakes Fabrics sells 'Upholstery Thread' (cotton or nylon), and 'Outdoor Thread' (polyester). Sailrite doesn't even offer cotton thread. I've seen too many biminis and sailcovers with the seams coming apart because the maker cheaped out and used cotton thread.
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lfloom
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If you hand stitch it, take a piece of thread that is double the length you would normally use. Then thread a needle on each end. Just go in and out with both sides, for a good strong stitch.
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ExRocketScientist
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Kemahsabe wrote:I stand corrected. I use V-69 (not V-92) polyester thread and a Schmetz size 18 needle for machine sewing of acrylic canvas.
I would never use cotton thread for an outdoor application. It degrades in the sun. For example, Great Lakes Fabrics sells 'Upholstery Thread' (cotton or nylon), and 'Outdoor Thread' (polyester). Sailrite doesn't even offer cotton thread. I've seen too many biminis and sailcovers with the seams coming apart because the maker cheaped out and used cotton thread.
The problem with cotton is it literally rots as opposed to breaking down in sunlight. You fight that by applying a water repellent to it when you are done.
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PopUpTom
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I recall this product below being recommended a couple years back. There were even videos about in on Youtube. I had never used it, but perhaps others may be able to chime in on it's performance. It comes with polyester thread.
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