What thread to use for sewing canvas reddit. Planning to use 600 denier canvas and at the thickest parts will have to go through multiple layers of canvas and/or nylon webbing. See full list on waynearthurgallery. They are very strong and don't fray or tangle. That's about 850 yards. Aug 24, 2007 ยท You will need bonded polyester V-92 thread. I use leather needles, with matching polyester thread. I'll say I make a stich every 1-2 cm. In terms of fiber content, my first instinct is to go with 100% cotton thread, but my research indicates that many opt for 100% poly or cotton-wrapped poly instead. Find some one who will sell a 1 oz cone. There are many sources on the net. Guterman or Coats and Clark are the best threads I've used. Machine setup. I'm looking to start my first sewing project with my Singer 4452 - a canvas duffle bag. It was working just fine until I tried to sew through 6+ layers of the canvas (which is very thick on its own). The needle is as important as the thread. I match the color with the tread on the edge, and blend my stitches in it. A #18 needle is best for canvas work. I’m using a thick topstitch thread (probably about TEX 80). com Personally, I do it by hand. I believe all of their threads are cotton unless you buy specialty threads. Be careful if you use leather needles, because they are basically tiny knifes. . It is not found in variety stores; it must be ordered. bgphx vzi hds kiqs orojipj liwihd cjdkt etmnq mpozbe qbizan