A friend of mine in NC has sewing machines, parts, thousands of needles, manuals for almost all machines and has been a sewing machine mechanic for years. His site is www.heavysew.com just ask for Dale.
A friend of mine in NC has sewing machines, parts, thousands of needles, manuals for almost all machines and has been a sewing machine mechanic for years. His site is www.heavysew.com just ask for Dale.
Since reading this thread multiple times and the many posts about thread gallows for cones I made my own. I used Yellow Popular Butcher Block and a 3/16 Brass Welding Rod. The stain used was Cabot gunstock.
Last edited by WickedKlown2; 11-07-2012 at 22:13.
glad to hear your double needle is doing well. I love pullers for slippery fabrics and have only used racing brand.
you've got quite a nice setup for sure.
--If a cow laughs hard, does milk come out its nose?
Pullers can be set up for almost any machine. Peruse advanced sewing if you're interested. They're not cheap though. http://www.advancedsewing.com/racingpullers.html
--If a cow laughs hard, does milk come out its nose?
Dave that looks good. The bigger the spool, the cheaper the cost of thread. I buy a lot of thread from www.rochfordsupply.com in 1 lbs spools
oreana,
I put it to use last night just messing around and it works like a charm. Thank You for the link as JoAnns looks at me like I am crazy when I ask them where their 100% polyester outdoor thread is located.
The thread I find in that link are heavier threads than most of our home machines can handle (I think).
The Joann stores around here carry Gutemann sew-all and DIY Gear Supply and others carry Gutermann's stronger Mara 70 (as well as Tera) which I find strong enough for anything I'll need.
It's true, most home machines will not make a good stitch with that size thread/needle. There are a lot of other products and fabrics there as well. Craigslist can be your friend, I just answered an add for large rolls of white grossgrain for $7 each. Out the door....John S
http://www.wawak.com/products/product.cfm?pID=7000
Tex 40 poly from American & Efird in 6000 yard cones. One of my favorite poly threads.
--If a cow laughs hard, does milk come out its nose?
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