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Initially Posted - 04/27/2007 :  09:14:15  Show Profile
I am trying to make side pannels out of sunbrella,
Does anybody know a good size needle for sewing by hand ,
and any tips , I broke two needles so far .
And the thread we have keeps jamming the seweing machine .
I am going to local shops to day to see what they have .
Everything is a project
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Response Posted - 04/27/2007 :  11:33:18  Show Profile
I can't remember the size of the needle - obviously one the thread can pass through easily, but the thing that makes it possible for the machine is an <i>upper</i> feed dog attachment. Put that thing on and you can go through multiple layers of heavy fabric.
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Response Posted - 04/28/2007 :  08:51:20  Show Profile
thanks john ,
We have more thread ,
I was surprised how tuff it is to push the needle throw , I would rather use the machine thanks
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 04/28/2007 :  20:07:49  Show Profile
The General does a lot of machine quilting and the feed dog attachment is called a WALKING FOOT. So when you go into the sewing center ask for the walking foot to match your machine and they will think your a PRO. They are kind of expensive, the one my wife uses cost $150, but like I said she does a lot of machine quilting.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 04/28/2007 :  20:29:10  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
FYI, I use my white machine to sow sunbrella without any issues. So far I think the most it has handled is 8 layers!

(I'll post pics of my latest project in the 250 forum.)

Paul
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Response Posted - 04/28/2007 :  20:53:26  Show Profile
thanks guys,

the misses said she got a zig zag pattern working on the machine so we will see !
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