Monthly Archives: March 2013
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March 21, 2013
Webbing is a very strong fabric that is either a flat strip or a tube. People can use webbing for different things, such as home arts and crafts. Industrial or commercial polyester webbing, polypropylene webbing, and nylon webbing are very common webbing materials. Each of these webbing types have many advantages and also disadvantages, which are listed below.
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March 15, 2013
Nylon binding is like the cherry on top of a project – a nice finishing touch. It's used to hide seams and add finishing touches to projects. There are several ways to finish the edges on a garment or sewing project, and it's very important to help protect projects from wear and tear. Half the fun of homemade projects is using them, and you don't want to be holding back on using your creations for fear of unraveling them. Binding is one of the best ways to make sure your seam edges don't end up raveling or fraying. There are several great guides available to choose which method works best for your project, and binding is one of the best.
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March 08, 2013
Stitching and thread quality matter as much as materials in sewn products like dog collars. This article explains why stitch type and thread choice affect durability.
A triple stitch, running three parallel rows, offers basic reinforcement for lighter use. A box stitch goes further, combining two sets of triple stitches with a reinforcing cross stitch that spreads force evenly across material and hardware. That strength matters most on products under constant tension, such as large collars or frequently used leashes.
Even a good stitch pattern falls short without the right thread. The article recommends bonded nylon thread in B69 size, the largest size fitting most home machines, with high tensile strength and resistance to abrasion. It holds up in wet, dirty, or outdoor conditions and handles repeated stress well.
Together, quality stitching and thread let a product hold up under real demands instead of failing under pressure.
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