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NJ Saltwater Fisherman => Non-Fishing Discussions => Topic started by: Mbailey33 on April 21, 2014, 11:07:15 AM

Title: Sewing Canvas boat cover
Post by: Mbailey33 on April 21, 2014, 11:07:15 AM

Anyone have any tips on Sewing canvas? In my infinate wisdom this weekend, i managed to tear my boat cover.....  I have extra canvas material....but not quite sure what type of thread / needle to use to sew on the patch....

Couldnt think of a better bunch of guys to ask  t^

(http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac82/mbailey166066/photo_zpsa7aa9c09.jpg)

Title: Re: Sewing Canvas boat cover
Post by: Reckless on April 25, 2014, 05:27:39 AM

Polyester thread.  Needles size 19/120, 20/125 or 21/130.

Title: Re: Sewing Canvas boat cover
Post by: Mbailey33 on April 25, 2014, 05:56:26 AM

Thank you sir!!!!  t^ chrz