They make zigzag attachments for some machines. From what I have been reading 2 rows of very long straight stitch would be about the same as a zigzag when it comes to fabric strength. Most covers and things are straight stitch. One thing I read said that straight stitch was actually better for sails because less of the thread is out in the sun. Since my repair is on the sacrificial cover and since the Nicchi I just got doesn't have zigzag (thought they all did until I got the manual for the machine and it doesn't have zigzag) I think I am going to try the double straight stitch. I have no doubt that this thing will sew through the material though. It went through 6 layers of upholstery material with the needle that was in it. I have seen pictures on Ebay of it going through thick leather. Going to try to put Dacron tape on either side of the fabric and sew it right into the sail. Hopefully it will last until the whole sail needs to be replaced.
Vern s/v Nirvelli From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lee Huddleston Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 5:01 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Sewing I, too, have an ancient (cir. 1910) Singer that is built like a brick outhouse. I am confident that it could sew through just about anything. I may even have a walking foot. But, it only does straight stitches. I understand that for sail repair one needs to be able to do zig-zag stitches. Is that correct? Why? Could I still use the Singer for projects with Sunbrella? Thanks in advance for your advice. Lee Huddleston s/v Truelove on the hard at Bock Marine Beaufort, NC
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