- Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:24 pm
#4460
@Pays0n-UK ask all the questions you want. I’ll answer to the best of my abilities.
The orange contrast thread here is serafil size 210 polyester thread. This is my first time using it. It’s a very soft to the touch thread compared to some others I’ve used. Polyester is good for outdoor use. I have used bonded nylon before also.
For this application I decided to sew the 2 different colors together with the orange flame stitch. Then like you said cut along after with just my shears. It worked well. I’ve also done it like you saw cut out the pattern then sew. This way just fit this application better. I didn’t sew the outer edge till I sewed the sides onto it. If that makes sense. Once I cut it out I carefully went very close to the edge of the black material with a black thread. This was because the vinyl had a white backing vs black, and I felt you could see it to easily. This I did very slowly and turn the wheel of the machine by hand for most of it. Was it the best idea? Only time will tell.
I’m currently working on one for this guys wife. Different pattern. I’ll show more when it’s done. It’s nit my cup of tea, but it’s not my seat so I just do what they want. I’ll post a frustrating blunder up with it also.