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Serging Canvas - Which Machine? Candide 02-01-2006
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Posted by Candide on February 1, 2006, 10:59 pm


Want to run up an order of canvas laundry bags for a customer ( a local
hand laundry), but have a feeling can do them quickly and easily with a
serger versus sewing. Only question is does one *need* a five thread
machine or will four do? Am thinking a five thread safety stitch will
work a treat on heavy canvas, and have heard some sergers with only four
or three threads really only cope well with knits and or lighter
fabrics.

Thoughts? Suggestions?


Candide



Posted by Pat in Arkansas on February 2, 2006, 12:15 am
I have a 5 thread, and I used it on 2 layers of upholstery chenille and
it worked fine. I set it up for a chain stitch seam and a 3 thread
overlock edge. The stitching was very strong.


Posted by Kate Dicey on February 2, 2006, 3:53 am
Candide wrote:
> Want to run up an order of canvas laundry bags for a customer ( a local
> hand laundry), but have a feeling can do them quickly and easily with a
> serger versus sewing. Only question is does one *need* a five thread
> machine or will four do? Am thinking a five thread safety stitch will
> work a treat on heavy canvas, and have heard some sergers with only four
> or three threads really only cope well with knits and or lighter
> fabrics.
>
> Thoughts? Suggestions?
>
>
> Candide
>
>
You don't need 5 threads for this, you need something tough! Heavy
canvas needs an industrial built for the job, not a domestic machine.

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