The easy hand sewing technique shown here is one of the most versatile sewing methods that upholsters use.
Thread and needle type used on vinyl car seat.
Bonded polyester is primarily used in upholstery and furnishings that will be subject to uv rays or sunshine.
Thread needle recommendations 3 ball ballpoint di iamond point s harp 14 round point sharp needle for mesh fabrics such as phifertex plus or shade sail material and a size 18 leather needle for dense fabrics like arine anvas and awning fabrics.
There are many types of upholstery thread on the market and it is important to choose the correct thread for the material and upholstery project you are working on.
Use a 19 or 20 needle with heavy tenara thread.
The majority of your work will probably be using size 92 bonded polyester thread.
Tie a knot with the ends of the double thread opposite to the needle.
If you don t expect to be constantly tugging at the seams general purpose thread works well.
Needle size thread.
My go to thread for 90 of my.
Be sure to go slow when sewing if you go to fast it will heat up the needle and melt your thread.
Your going to want to use nylon thread i would go to a fabric store or upolstry shop to buy it.
Bonded polyester is a z twist thread.
You can use it for just about anything.
However if the vinyl you re using has a fair bit of weight and you expect your seams will experience stress use heavy duty thread or industrial thread instead.
Designed for heavy duty sewing applications.
Ideal for stitching outdoor furnishings convertible automobiles awnings and more.
Thread the curved upholstery needle with extra long double length of thread in the same color as your car seat s fabric.
With it you can close pillows and cushions make repairs on car seats sew down outside arms and backs and cover some of your goofs.
How to hand sew using a curved needle and hand sewing thread is simple.
Bonded polyester is uv fade resistant.
Quality all purpose heavy duty or industrial thread.