From: dingbat@codesmth.demon.co.uk (Andy Dingley) Subject: Re: sewing ripstop Date: Fri, 5 Apr 1996 06:27:59 -1000 Organization: Codesmiths Software Development Ltd. Message-ID: <3165106e.43670624@news.demon.co.uk> twking@ivory.trentu.ca wrote: >I seem to have a problem with ripstop sharpening my needles I'm sure your needles are getting sharper, but this is probably due to a misalignment problem between the needle and the bobbin carrier / hook assembly under the bed of the sewing machine. If this is misaligned, the rotating hook can scrape away at the side of the needle. Try looking at the needle under a magnifier. Is the wear on one side, where it rubs ? You might be able to fix this by some careful cleaning of accumulated thread dust, but I think you probably need your machine servicing by one of those adjustment warlocks who know how to tweak it. DIY adjustment is only for the _very_ brave. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: gengvall@aol.com (G Engvall) Subject: Re: sewing ripstop Date: Sat, 6 Apr 1996 05:36:30 -1000 Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) Message-ID: <4k631u$92t@newsbf02.news.aol.com> I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth. The folks who are recommending using #90 needles are correct. The problem you describe sounds like thread binding in the eye of the needle, not like it is being cut by either the needle or the fabric. Mark is correct. Ripstop doesn't sharpen needles, it dulls them, and the needle starts "popping" its way through the fabric. Peter is correct - thread quality is "everything". Find a good thread, Gutterman's or Moelnlycke in sewing stores, HB -33 nylon or V-30 polyester >From sailmaker's supply houses. (The number is the "denier", or thickness of the thread. What it means is: The weight in grams of 9,000 meters of thread. All you gotta know - the bigger the number, the thicker the thread.) Don't use cotton coated anything. Don't buy the cone thread for sergers or interlock machines, I don't care how cheap it is. Hope this helps. good heavens gary = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: mark@murder.compulink.co.uk (Mark de Roussier) Subject: Re: sewing ripstop Date: Sat, 6 Apr 1996 11:24:46 -1000 Organization: damage Message-ID: <4k6o8f$k33@zinc.compulink.co.uk> dingbat@codesmth.demon.co.uk (Andy Dingley) wrote: >twking@ivory.trentu.ca wrote: > >>I seem to have a problem with ripstop sharpening my needles > >I'm sure your needles are getting sharper, but this is probably due to >a misalignment problem between the needle and the bobbin carrier / >hook assembly under the bed of the sewing machine. If this is >misaligned, the rotating hook can scrape away at the side of the >needle. > Urrgh ! I stand corrected. But wouldn't the machine be making a horrible noise if there was actually metal on metal contact occurring ? Or is it hidden by the sound of the needle going through the fabric ? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final thoughts, as breath is taken, Fall to rhythm, and the Edge of pure obsession, Resting in the wind blown cradle, Nothing moves, the world is still... = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: dingbat@codesmth.demon.co.uk (Andy Dingley) Subject: Re: sewing ripstop Date: Sun, 7 Apr 1996 13:28:10 -1000 Organization: Codesmiths Software Development Ltd. Message-ID: <3168476b.33541577@news.demon.co.uk> mark@murder.compulink.co.uk (Mark de Roussier) wrote: >But wouldn't the machine be making a >horrible noise if there was actually metal on metal contact It only takes a very light contact. You're making a _lot_ of stitches. -- Andy Dingley dingbat@codesmth.demon.co.uk "Cut the second act and the child's throat" - Noel Coward, on seeing the young Bonnie Langford on stage = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: cvdunton@visi.net (Charlie Dunton) Subject: Re: sewing ripstop Date: Sun, 7 Apr 1996 14:49:58 -1000 Organization: Visionary Systems InterNetNews site Message-ID: <31686141.114251084@news.visi.net> gengvall@aol.com (G Engvall) wrote: > >Peter is correct - thread quality is "everything". Find a good thread, >Gutterman's or Moelnlycke in sewing stores, HB -33 nylon or V-30 polyester >from sailmaker's supply houses. (The number is the "denier", or thickness >of the thread. What it means is: The weight in grams of 9,000 meters of >thread. All you gotta know - the bigger the number, the thicker the >thread.) I just bought a 4oz cone of black, Dabond 2000, UV protected, V30 sailmakers thread for about $10 from Tom Marvin at Hang-Em High Fabrics. Tom also has white. This is great thread, and using Gary's measurements that should be about 36,000 meters of thread. It should last me a while. Charlie --- May you never stand in the shadow of your kite cvdunton@visi.net = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = From: sendan Subject: Re: sewing ripstop Date: Sun, 7 Apr 1996 23:33:46 -1000 Organization: Hawaii OnLine - Honolulu, HI Message-ID: <3168DD7A.6EBF@aloha.net> Tom's thread is the best. fer sure > > May you never stand in the shadow of your kite fly kites with shadows too big to avoid sendan = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =