Date: 14 Mar 93 09:24:08 GMT
From: vgblackwell@miavx1.acs.muohio.edu
Message-ID: <1993Mar14.142408.16327@miavx1.acs.muohio.edu>
Organization: Miami University Academic Computer Service"
Subject: Sewing thread

What is the best thread to machine sew .75 & 1.25 oz. ripstop nylon?

Thank you,
Vic


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Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1993 17:16:00 GMT
From: sasaki@netop3.harvard.edu (Marty Sasaki)
Message-ID: <1993Mar15.171600.4531@das.harvard.edu>
Organization: Harvard University
Subject: Re: Sewing thread


In article <1993Mar14.142408.16327@miavx1.acs.muohio.edu>, vgblackwell@miavx1.acs.muohio.edu writes:
>What is the best thread to machine sew .75 & 1.25 oz. ripstop nylon?

A good quality polyester or nylon thread is best. Standard weight
works well. Don't get thread that is used in sergers, it is not strong
enough and is too stretchy for use in kites. Many kite makers around
New England use Metrosene thread. I buy nylon thread in bulk...
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