Can anyone tell me how this compares to Coats and Clark nylon upholstery thread in terms of thickness and strength? Thanks
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Compared to coats the thickness and strength are equal this flows better through my machine. I haven't used Clark for years so I can't really say.
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Depends on your application. It comes with 1/16" thread or thereabouts which is much heavier than you need for most applications unless you are sewing real heavy canvas.
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Upon arrival, it looks rather shiny or glossy in appearance, but when a little normal dust gets on it, it dulls down quickly. My thought is that it will be less shiny as it ages like a lot of quality vinyl and naugahyde has been in the past, maybe a sheen years from now. I will say that it appears to be a thicker, quality upholstery, not just a cheap thin vinyl. The tacks appear to be actual upholstery finishing tacks, but I don't really know because none of them are loose to be viewed. This was a popular upholstery method traditionally so I never questioned that myself. When one would stop and think about this for a moment, it would be far harder to mimic those tacks by somehow gluing on studs then it would be to just pound them in and secure the fabric like they are supposed to do, so I really don't think they are fake tacks, but just the standard upholstery finishing tacks, and that is just my opinion.
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I was wondering the same thing, my idea was to just resewing it with my leather-working awl and the same thickness of thread they use. An idea only, take it or leave it.
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This is a little to stiff for upholstery. You should use the 5 inch soft Drill Brush for upholstery.
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I've not had any difficulty with denim. Just today, I sewed Suede, the machine handled it without any problem. The button holing is super easy. They come out really nice. The largest I've done is a little over an inch. I've still not used all 30 of its stitch capability. I recently made photography backgrounds for my wife's photo business. Different weights of fabric were used. No problems on any of them.
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On ThreadArt's website: Polyester Sewing Thread 600 meter / 660 yard spools 50 weight/3 ply Sealed in clear shrink wrap Spun polyester is the ideal multipurpose thread Outstanding durability, colorfastness, and low lint http://www.threadart.com/c-64-polyester-sewing-thread.aspx
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Mine seems to be a tight weave of durable nylon thread. It's lightweight with durable zippers and strong, well-padded shoulder straps.
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I bought this item some weeks ago, I know that the thread is 5/16-18. I used a couple in a hood of a SEAT Ibiza 2009, but I had to put it together with a 5/16 rivet nut.
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Since I bought it over six months ago my memory is hazy. There is a very good assortment of colors and so far I have used several of the spools up. I sew out of my home and this is really good quality thread. For the price you pay you get a good assortment and a good quality thread that doesn't twist or break easily.
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Not sure - but think you would have a very hard time getting through anything thicker than 1/4" thick. Have not tried anything thicker than vinyl upholstery material myself. Worked fine for that.
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NO not good for upholstery. Buy a good upholstery staple gun for that. They are cheap and you can get staples in regular and/or stainless depending on the application.
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I have not tried it on any upholstery yet. But I did try it on a very thin fabric, and I pressed down a little too hard and it ripped a tiny hole. Certain fabrics you do have to be very careful with the amount of pressure you use.
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I have sprayed the product on all kinds of fabrics and never had a stain of any kind but I have never sprayed a a fabric as heavy as a coat. I suspect that the coat was saturated, which is what one would be tempted to do to get a response. I do not think the product is intended for anything as heavy as a coat.
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I usually use Maxi Lock cone thread. I never like to use the cheapest thread, I was taught that my garment was only as good as the thread I used.
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Yes this thread has a beautiful end result in most all embroidery machines.....Keep in mind to purchase a needle for your machine that has a larger Needle eye then most ...the reason for this is to keep the thread from fraying as you are using it.....some decorative threads tend to be softer and more fragile so as they pull with the tension of the machine they can break off eaisier....ask your favorite Fabric shop for the larger eyed needles....they are actually just as sharp they just have a more elongated eye for the thread......Best of luck with your sewing adventures.
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There are probably better options for denim, especially if you want a quick fix while wearing them. I would use either a tape adhesive type roller, or the pledge fabric sweeper. Its a little more pricy but lasts a long time, even the older model. The blade works best for pulling hair out of fabrics with a nap like suede or fleece that normally cling onto and attract hair. If you do use it on and fabrics, make sure they are as flat as possible and taut. I have the blade and use it daily to clean up the pet hair from my bedspread left from the long haired cat and Boston Terrier. I don't know what I did without it. There are probably better options for denim, especially if you want a quick fix while wearing them. I would use either a tape adhesive type roller, or the pledge fabric sweeper. Its a little more pricy but lasts a long time, even the older model. The blade works best for pulling hair out of fabrics with a nap like suede or fleece that normally cling onto and attract hair. If you do use it on and fabrics, make sure they are as flat as possible and taut. I have the blade and use it daily to clean up the pet hair from my bedspread left from the long haired cat and Boston Terrier. I don't know... » Read More There are probably better options for denim, especially if you want a quick fix while wearing them. I would use either a tape adhesive type roller, or the pledge fabric sweeper. Its a little more pricy but lasts a long time, even the older model. The blade works best for pulling hair out of fabrics with a nap like suede or fleece that normally cling onto and attract hair. If you do use it on and fabrics, make sure they are as flat as possible and taut. I have the blade and use it daily to clean up the pet hair from my bedspread left from the long haired cat and Boston Terrier. I don't know what I did without it. « Show Less