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Will I need a heavy-duty sewing machine

yourspaceholidayyourspaceholiday Registered User regular
edited October 2008 in Help / Advice Forum
I'm starting a little project that's going to involve me sewing through two layers of 1000 denier Cordura and two layers of nylon grosgrain ribbon (so, four layers at a time). Will I need an industrial sewing machine, or should a regular one be ok?

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    EggyToastEggyToast Jersey CityRegistered User regular
    edited October 2008
    wife says: "a regular one may work - make sure you get the right kind of needle (a heavy one, like a 100/16 or 110/18)."

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    LewieP's MummyLewieP's Mummy Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    Yep, seconded. get strong needles, and set your machine to sew at a slow speed if you can - some have a switch on the side of the thing you press with your foot.

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    UsagiUsagi Nah Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    a former sailmaker's input:

    You should be fine with a light-duty machine as long as you have a heavy-duty needle and go very slowly. I'd suggest wearing safety glasses just in case the needle breaks, and don't forget the needle will be super-hot from going through the thick fabric.

    If you notice the needle bending, stop and go find an industrial machine

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    yourspaceholidayyourspaceholiday Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    Cool. Thanks, guys

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    ImprovoloneImprovolone Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    Usagi wrote: »
    a former sailmaker's input:

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    UsagiUsagi Nah Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
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    NightDragonNightDragon 6th Grade Username Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    haha, seriously. One of the reasons I love this place. :)

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    fuelishfuelish Registered User regular
    edited October 2008
    If this is something you plan on doing more than once you can find commercial machines pretty cheap at state auctions. I have a Consew with table and motor(bought seperate)that I have maybe $150 invested in. It still needs a bobbin stand and a lamp, but I expect less than $200 total investment.
    My wife picked up a Singer, portable HD machine, pretty cheap off of Craigslist.

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