The Sewing Machine Thread

Ward H

Ward H

.
Nov 7, 2011
3,763
Catalina 30 Mk II Cedar Creek, Bayville NJ
For Sunbrella and similar materials I use a #20 needle when using v92 thread. I use mostly Schmetz sharp/round point needles.
I also use DST basting tape which helps to seal needle holes.
 
Hayden Watson

Hayden Watson

.
Apr 5, 2009
3,005
Catalina '88 C30 tr/bs Oak Harbor, WA
We got tired of restiching all our outdoor sunbrella projects at least two times before the fabric needed to be replaced. We switched to Tenara thread for all outdoor projects and have never gone back. The thread is clear so it color matches whatever you sew with it. With LS1 or LSZ1 oscillating hook bobbin, it would have been better to get the Sailrite HDPE Lifetime thread, but it was not available when we got our Tenara.
It took some fiddling, but I was able to get our LSZ1 to sew perfectly with Tenara.
 
  • Like
  • Helpful
Likes: jviss and Ward H
Hayden Watson

Hayden Watson

.
Apr 5, 2009
3,005
Catalina '88 C30 tr/bs Oak Harbor, WA
twodzusfittings said:
I installed my curtain set up this weekend. I came out alright, however I think I might ad another panel to tighten up the pleats.


View attachment 226896
Click to expand
I think they look great. I believe that you made them the correct height because they are tiget at each end. Are they mounted on rods? If so, it is likely that the tension in the fabric is causing the rods to bow inward so that the center appears to be loose. If you make them shorter, it will increase this tension in the fabric that will create greater bowing in the rods.
You might see some improvement by coming up with a way to support the rods at each dividing point in the curtains so that the unsupported length of the rods is shorter.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Top Bottom