What type of thread do you guys use when stitching down your eye splices on whoopie slings? Would mason's line work?
What type of thread do you guys use when stitching down your eye splices on whoopie slings? Would mason's line work?
I just use a good strong polyester thread ... works fine for me. Of course I've only made two sets myself!
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This stitching is not load bearing, just about anything will do. I have run stitches using a sewing machine, run stitches using Lash-It (overkill!!!), run stitches using deraveled strands from a cut section of the same cord. Very stealthy that one.
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Guttermann's polyester - it's what I had to sew sil and other outdoor stuff.
I used a strand of the line itself. Same color, blends nicely.
I have big hands and fingers, though. So using the strand was easier than using thread, for me.
Poly thread works just as well.
Thanks, I think I'll probably just use some poly thread.
+1 on the sewing machine. Messy, but saves a lot of time. Any polyester thread should be fine.
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Last few times, I have also just used the sewing machine. I set the stitch length as long as it will go & hand crank 10 stitches. Looks much neater than my sloppy hand stitches.
Hmmm dont know what I used. It was in my wifes sewing box. I may have to re sew it some time just to be safe.
Pete.
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