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Stephanie P Hartley replied to the discussion 'Need help with an upholstery project' in the group Home Decor & Upholstery

"Wow, am I glad I posted on here! I was all set to go spend $$ on a serger. Ok, she told me at the store that the serger would be better able to handle the thick thread I was using. I have not tried different thread, including on the bobbin but it…"

Dec 29, 2009

Larri replied to the discussion 'Need help with an upholstery project' in the group Home Decor & Upholstery

"Stephanie...this sounds more like a thread-related problem than a machine problem. I suggest using a different thread in the bobbin. Only use the heavy-duty thread for your top stitch. Try changing out your bobbin thread to a lighter weight and see…"

Dec 29, 2009

Stephanie P Hartley replied to the discussion 'Need help with an upholstery project' in the group Home Decor & Upholstery

"Okay, I have a very old Singer from the 70's I think - a Sonata. I was using a heavy duty upholstery thread (nylon) with at first a 2020 size 18 needle (heavy duty), and then a 2020 size 16 needle. My fabric is sort of a canvas type material,…"

Dec 28, 2009

Patricia W. Tingley replied to the discussion 'Need help with an upholstery project' in the group Home Decor & Upholstery

"Hummm...as an Eldergartener I recall that furniture and for the life of me, I can't imagine a serger being more help than a good sturdy sewing machine, heavy duty needle and thread and slow stitching. Tell us more about your sewing machine and…"

Dec 28, 2009

Stephanie P Hartley added a discussion to the group Home Decor & Upholstery

Need help with an upholstery project

I am trying to reupholster a chair that was my grandmother's. It isn't a typical chair, it's a retro 60's chair with curved chrome bars and a fabric sling for the bottom and back, as well as cushions for the back and bottom. There will be sewing involved. I experienced some problems with my regular machine trying to handle the fabric and the thick upholstery thread, so I took a sample into my local Hancock and was told a serger would help. I have never used a serger, but I do feel like I could…See More

Dec 28, 2009

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