Nylon webbing can be used for many projects and materials. Some of these things include seat belts, dog collars and leashes and camping equipment. If you are creating your own unique design, you will need to know how to put nylon pieces of the material together properly.

Because nylon webbing is such a strong material, you will need to use a strong pair of scissors or cutting utensils to cut it evenly. To ensure that the ends do not fray, you will need to burn them. This works well with a lighter that allows you to control the height of the flame with a dial.

When the ends of the material have been burnt and have cooled enough to easily handle, you will be able to measure the length that you will need for your project. Take the length measured and add at least 3 inches per end to the final measurement.

You will need to overlap the ends evenly for strength. If you are working on a project that will need a lot of strength, such as a heavy hiking backpack, you can overlap the straps by a much longer length than the suggested three inches.

To sew the ends together efficiently, you should have heavy-duty thread. You can find the right type of thread for your specific project at craft stores. You will be begin by creating a stretch style stitch.

A stretch style stitch should be understood well before beginning the sewing process. To stretch stitch you will stitch forward once and twice back. You will complete this by stitching the top, then the two sides, then the bottom.

When the stitching has been completed, you will end with a final X stitch. Stitch an X on one full square in the mid section where you have combined the two nylon-webbing pieces together.

Sewing nylon webbing pieces together can be a simple job. It is important to understand how to do this properly. Without proper fusion, the pieces can become frayed and weak. This can be dangerous if the webbing is made for a sling, seatbelt or lifting device.