[Northkeep] ot- sort of- sewing

[Adalia]

18 is denim weight. Depending on the webbing he was using that might have been the problem. But the heavier thread could also have been the issue depending on the bobbin type.  Heck, even the bobbin type could have been the issue.

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On Dec 18, 2012, at 23:24, "Ld.blackmoon" <ld.blackmoon at cox.net> wrote:

> greetings
> 
> yea, same needle, the package says " universal heavy duty needles "
> style 2020 , size 110 / 18
> I was just trying to see if I could get it to sew a line without snagging.
> it worked forward and backward in the wash cloth.
> he had a heavier thread I think, but not sure.
> 
> thanks for the help ; )
> Be Safe , Be Happy, Have Fun .
> Arthur
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> Subject: Re: [Northkeep] ot- sort of- sewing
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>> They might have been using the wrong size needle for what they were working
>> on.  Needles are sized for the fabric you are sewing and it makes a big
>> difference.  If you were stitching a cotton wash cloth with the same needle
>> he was using on harness webbing, that could very well be the issue.
>> 
>> Keigan
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>> In a message dated 12/18/2012 10:21:22 P.M. Central Standard Time,
>> ld.blackmoon at cox.net writes:
>> 
>> greetings
>> 
>> okies i was just sent home with a husqvarna  viking c-20 sewing machine.
>> to be honest i havent touched a sewing machine  in over 30 years....
>> needless to say they have changed a bit : /
>> 
>> the  person it belongs to was trying to sew heavy nylon ( like for safety
>> belts,  rappeling harness etc. )
>> he said it would do like 4 stiches and then the  lower thread would tangle
>> and stop the machine.
>> but when i brought it home  wiped the dust off, and threaded a spool of
>> thread , it had no problem  stiching a cotton washcloth .
>> 
>> so ... my questions are... 1: could the  use of a round needle be a problem
>> on heavier material / leather ??
>> 2:  could this be a tension problem ??
>> 3: should i just give up and take it to  a professional ??
>> 
>> thanx in advance
>> 
>> Be Safe , Be Happy, Have Fun  .
>> Arthur
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