Thread the curved upholstery needle with extra long double length of thread in the same color as your car seat s fabric.
Thread and needle type used on vinyl car seat.
There are many types of upholstery thread on the market and it is important to choose the correct thread for the material and upholstery project you are working on.
It s strong it stands up to the sun and it s the perfect size for most applications.
Use a 19 or 20 needle with heavy tenara thread.
If you don t expect to be constantly tugging at the seams general purpose thread works well.
With it you can close pillows and cushions make repairs on car seats sew down outside arms and backs and cover some of your goofs.
The easy hand sewing technique shown here is one of the most versatile sewing methods that upholsters use.
It s often beneficial to pull the needle thread to the back and manually tie your knots.
The majority of your work will probably be using size 92 bonded polyester thread.
Your going to want to use nylon thread i would go to a fabric store or upolstry shop to buy it.
Bonded polyester is a z twist thread.
Designed for heavy duty sewing applications.
Needle size thread.
My go to thread for 90 of my.
Ideal for stitching outdoor furnishings convertible automobiles awnings and more.
Quality all purpose heavy duty or industrial thread.
Thread needle recommendations 3 ball ballpoint di iamond point s harp 14 round point sharp needle for mesh fabrics such as phifertex plus or shade sail material and a size 18 leather needle for dense fabrics like arine anvas and awning fabrics.
Tie a knot with the ends of the double thread opposite to the needle.
How to hand sew using a curved needle and hand sewing thread is simple.
Bonded polyester is primarily used in upholstery and furnishings that will be subject to uv rays or sunshine.
However if the vinyl you re using has a fair bit of weight and you expect your seams will experience stress use heavy duty thread or industrial thread instead.
You ll usually use your size 18 needle with this thread.