It s strong it stands up to the sun and it s the perfect size for most applications.
Thread and needle type used on vinyl car seat.
Thread the curved upholstery needle with extra long double length of thread in the same color as your car seat s fabric.
Use a 19 or 20 needle with heavy tenara thread.
You ll usually use your size 18 needle with this thread.
The easy hand sewing technique shown here is one of the most versatile sewing methods that upholsters use.
Tie a knot with the ends of the double thread opposite to the needle.
The majority of your work will probably be using size 92 bonded polyester thread.
Bonded polyester is a z twist thread.
Bonded polyester is uv fade resistant.
If you don t expect to be constantly tugging at the seams general purpose thread works well.
You can use it for just about anything.
Designed for heavy duty sewing applications.
Ideal for stitching outdoor furnishings convertible automobiles awnings and more.
Your going to want to use nylon thread i would go to a fabric store or upolstry shop to buy it.
Thread needle recommendations 3 ball ballpoint di iamond point s harp 14 round point sharp needle for mesh fabrics such as phifertex plus or shade sail material and a size 18 leather needle for dense fabrics like arine anvas and awning fabrics.
However if the vinyl you re using has a fair bit of weight and you expect your seams will experience stress use heavy duty thread or industrial thread instead.
How to hand sew using a curved needle and hand sewing thread is simple.
Needle size thread.
Bonded polyester is primarily used in upholstery and furnishings that will be subject to uv rays or sunshine.
Quality all purpose heavy duty or industrial thread.
There are many types of upholstery thread on the market and it is important to choose the correct thread for the material and upholstery project you are working on.
My go to thread for 90 of my.