Thank you for the fabulous information regarding thread. You saved me from purchasing the wrong thread for my machine and use. Each of your videos increase my understanding of bag making and proper supplies.
Great video. I have worked with industrial machines and threads in my career for 35 years and this is the best explanation of thread and its use in application i have come across. I started domestic sewing in highschool, went into the airforce and learned industrial sewing for parachutes and survival equipmet. I then worked for a sportwear factory and also an upholstry type shop in a chair manufacturer. My last job was with a sign manufacturer where i made banners and sewed on vinyl signs for traffic safety. None of my employers ever explained what threads go with what applications. It was just....here is your thread, here is what you need to sew. Just sew. I did learn at my last place of employment that leather needles work so much better on vinyl signs. Since i retired for health reasons im quilting more and ive decided to study needle and thread uses. This was very helpful. Thank you
This was so helpful! I just made my first backpack on my domestic machine and the same thing happened to me. I am wanting to get into the bag making on line world and your videos are very helpful. Thank you!
Super video, I’m about to buy my first industrial- Juki DU 1881N and this has been the best guide to explain about the threads for bag making, so thank you
You are an amazing content creator! This video was incredibly valuable, educational, and informative. Thank you and please continue delivering amazing content to the bag making community :)
According to everywhere else I have looked, nylon and polyester thread have about the same breaking strength in the same size. Nylon is stretchier while polyester is more sunlight resistant.
Thank you. Haven't made any bags (yet), but it's helpful to know I can improve the strength on my domestic machine by using stronger thread. Thanks again, much love. (I would hit the like button but its a pain removing a gazillion liked videos from my list, so just know that really, really liked it).
You were very precise and I needed this information. I’ve tried to understand what kind of thread I should use in my bags and now I know. I understood. Thank youuuu 👏👏👏🥰🥰😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for this. I just bought a walking foot industrial machine and this was quite helpful. I made large bags for myself on my domestic machine and the threads were quick to break. Thank you so much!
Legit the first backpack I made on the Juki, I used regular old 40wt cotton thread. Not even shocked to say that the client ripped the straps right out of the back of the bag on her first outing. I learned the lesson the HARD way.
We learn by experience!!! I made a rucksack (swoon pattern) on my domestic machine before I purchased my industrial. Luckily, I gave it to a friend to travel overseas with, and told her to tell me of any issues. She crammed it full for the duration of the trip, and the stitching started to come apart in a few spots. I took it and opened up the lining and reinforced the outer seams and she continues to use it frequently. That was my ‘aha’ moment with regard to thread weight and material 😂
Great video again. Love how you focus on specific aspects of bag-making whether it be materials or construction techniques - so helpful and am learning so much from the tips you offer :)
Buying a Sailrite Fabricator machine for Christmas, had some worries about thread sizes and types. Stumbled onto this video and voila! Thanks so much for the info, it cleared up so much confusion!
Just discovered you today -- Your videos are PERFECT. Packed full of helpful tips, information, resources, and very efficiently made. You are a fellow bagmaker that I am in complete awe of :-D
As usual, great informative content! I have never heard of Tex 70 or 90 before so this is all new to me, and I thank you. I find it confusing in figuring out what kind of thread to use on what so I usually use the all purpose thread. I now have more knowledge. Thank you.
Quick hint: If you’re having trouble finding “the thread zapper”, look for sources of jewelry making tools. Beadsmith is just what it sounds like; a manufacturer that specializes in tools for beading, etc. Thanks for this great video!
Point of Reference- We use Poly Tex 92 thread when making outdoor awnings, canopy covers, etc I use this at home, now that I have my own Industrial machine. :-) Nice video!
Thank you for this explanation. I went to Joanns and asked a question on thread for bag making. The 18 year old said it's in that isle over there. Great help....
thank you so much for this video! This was exactly the video I was looking for. I am making my first messenger bag and after making one of the lower slider buckle straps, I had a thought: Am I using the right thread? Honestly, it never occurred to me to use different types of threads for different projects (probably because I always made the same type of project that all purpose thread is fine for). You answered all of my questions and then some (and the bobbin thread information when using higher thread was perfect). I just have a domestic machine! I watched so many bag making bag-making videos where they burn the thread (which I thought was weird) or one person used cement glue to bind the thread edges. Now I know why! In those videos, they just give you a pattern and show you how to sew, but no other information. I made sure to subscribe because I want to be a better sewist. Cheers!
No lie, I realized that I needed to re-evaluate my thread choices after I had a customer come back with the straps ripped out of her bag. I had only made small bags up to that point, so it wasn't an issue. Once I moved up in sizes though, I had to reinforce things a LOT.
On a domestic machine I use Gutermann's Mara 50 (tex 60). On my industrial Juki, I use bonded nylon in tex 69 to 138. I do not use cotton thread for anything. No problems so far. Great video - thanks.
Thank you very much for this. This is the first time, I’ve heard someone give the information like this for a domestic machine. I’ve just been told 40 wt so this is very helpful. I would love to get an industrial machine someday but my space is limited.
I love you content! You make me laugh and I love your dedication to bag making! I too am trying to venture into bag making so your videos have been a lifesaver! Keep up the great work!
Thanks FK. It's like you read my mind. I've been looking at making a backpack (one I'm currently using us old and having issues with the zipper) and these were questions I had been thinking about. This was enormously helpful. Thanks.
I just got into bag making, your info is so important, thank you for sharing your knowledge and the story. I really really appreciated it and I also sub to your channel :)
thank you for clearing that up for me, I'm new to bag making and getting the thread was one of the most confusing aspects of it. I love your videos by the way and I'm looking forward to watching more of them. Thank you again Sandie
❤your videos☺!!! You said for domestic machines to use upholstery thread in the bobbin, what size upholstery thread should be used in the bobbin? Thx in advance☺☺
I love the way you explain things, it's super simple and digestible. Not to mention much easier when someone tells you exactly what you need to get! I wanted to ask where you buy your needles and what brand? Thank you!
Thank you for this video. My juki comes this week and I would have probably tried to use the same cotton thread without even thinking about it. I’ve been wanting a reason to place an order with wawak. Lmao.
Hi, great video. Quality of production is stellar. I'm doing research in sewing as I trying to create a bag made of lightweight synthetic material but the seams need to be strong. It's difficult finding some data table that shows comparisons of threads and their relative strengths. But I'll read up on this nylon tex70 stuff.
I really like your videos.they are really so helpful even though I have had a sewing machine for years..35 years.i am getting adventurous and didnt know all the things you share.thank you so much.x
Great video, I love your expiation of thread and needle. I have a Janome memory craft 9000 and Singer 301A. I'm still new to sewing and have a lot to learn. I make totes, horse bridle bags. I use cotton, and outside upholstery fabric, and corduroy material, nothing heavier. Been using Gutermann Mara 100 , Tex 30 General all purpose thread from Wawak. some of the research I've done, says to use Tex 40 thread, with 16 or 18 size needle. I'm looking to purchase from Wawak, Gutermann Mara 70 Poly Wrapped Poly Core Thread - Tex 40. Is the tex 40 thread, what I should be using? thank you for your help, and thank you for helping others like myself who are new to this bag world! Have a good day! 😄
Great info! Thanks! I am considering getting an industrial machine but I am worried about being able to find the correct thread in lots of colors since my local craft and sewing stores do not carry them. Can you recommend where to find large color selections of Tex 70 or Tex 90 thread and how do you color match with your project if the only place to buy is online?
So, to use the Tex 70 and Tex 90 threads, what machine am I going to want to use to be able to use them? I am just learning about sewing, and I don't have my own machine yet, so the table is wide open. I plan to make tote bags, shopping bags, and messenger bags, something along those lines. Perhaps garments like t-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, and maybe some home kitchen decor like placemats, pot holders, stuff like that. I am not planning to go into business, just stuff for myself. I don't want to spend thousands for a machine, but up to like, $750 is doable. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am new your channel, and I am loving the content you have!! Fun, upbeat, and your style of teaching cliques with me, so Thank You for that! 😃
If you want to use heavier threads in the Tex70+ range you'll want to at least look at a semi-industrial. There's the Janome HD9 (which I have and love) as well as the Juki 2010. Both are domestic, but semi-industrial. They're straight-stitch only and mostly marketed toward quilters, but strong enough to handle thicker layers. They're good options if you don't have the space for a full industrial like my Juki DU1181N.
This is so helpful- I have been considering setting up properly for bag making and my Singer quantum stylist 9960 has been stuttering. Watching your video has been making me consider getting something better. Do you think such kind of machine can handle bag making?
thanks for the explanation on threads-- Have a question-- how can I get the seams to lay flat when using vinyl and without topstitching on either side of the seam?
You likely cannot. That's part of the reason we need to have topstitching is to get things to not only look nice, but to stay where we intend them to. You could try getting a small rolling pin and rolling the seams to flatten them, but I don't think they'll stay. Fabric glue might be an option, but that could wear off with use.
Helped and made me more confused. Don't judge me. How much is too much to pay for thread? Im looking at Gutermann and then I seen coats & Clark. Both are upholstery thread (I have a domestic). I want quality. Quantity plays a roll but im more interested in the longevity
Thank you so much! You have removed the confusion I had regarding the thread! I do have one question, I saw that you had a measurement needle plate. I purchased one and it also came with feed dogs. I did not use the feed dog that come with the plate but the new plate does not fit. Did you have to replace your feed dog to use the plate? Sorry long and probably not an understandable question LOL!
Thank you for the fabulous information regarding thread. You saved me from purchasing the wrong thread for my machine and use. Each of your videos increase my understanding of bag making and proper supplies.
I do this so people don't suffer the way I did LOL!
Great video. I have worked with industrial machines and threads in my career for 35 years and this is the best explanation of thread and its use in application i have come across. I started domestic sewing in highschool, went into the airforce and learned industrial sewing for parachutes and survival equipmet. I then worked for a sportwear factory and also an upholstry type shop in a chair manufacturer. My last job was with a sign manufacturer where i made banners and sewed on vinyl signs for traffic safety. None of my employers ever explained what threads go with what applications. It was just....here is your thread, here is what you need to sew. Just sew. I did learn at my last place of employment that leather needles work so much better on vinyl signs. Since i retired for health reasons im quilting more and ive decided to study needle and thread uses. This was very helpful. Thank you
This was so helpful! I just made my first backpack on my domestic machine and the same thing happened to me. I am wanting to get into the bag making on line world and your videos are very helpful. Thank you!
I have been looking for a comprehensive explanation! Thank you so much!
A soldering iron, which some people just seem to have around, works well for fusing cut threads.
Super video, I’m about to buy my first industrial- Juki DU 1881N and this has been the best guide to explain about the threads for bag making, so thank you
You are an amazing content creator! This video was incredibly valuable, educational, and informative. Thank you and please continue delivering amazing content to the bag making community :)
Thank you so much!!!
According to everywhere else I have looked, nylon and polyester thread have about the same breaking strength in the same size. Nylon is stretchier while polyester is more sunlight resistant.
Thank you. Haven't made any bags (yet), but it's helpful to know I can improve the strength on my domestic machine by using stronger thread. Thanks again, much love. (I would hit the like button but its a pain removing a gazillion liked videos from my list, so just know that really, really liked it).
Oh is that how it works with the likes? UGH! That's annoying.
Now it makes sense to me why I had problems with some of the fabrics I had sewn.Thanks for sharing this video.I appreciate it very much 🙏
You were very precise and I needed this information. I’ve tried to understand what kind of thread I should use in my bags and now I know. I understood. Thank youuuu 👏👏👏🥰🥰😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for this. I just bought a walking foot industrial machine and this was quite helpful. I made large bags for myself on my domestic machine and the threads were quick to break. Thank you so much!
Legit the first backpack I made on the Juki, I used regular old 40wt cotton thread. Not even shocked to say that the client ripped the straps right out of the back of the bag on her first outing. I learned the lesson the HARD way.
I’m going to share this video in the Sew Magical Expo Facebook group. Amazing info that I think all our members will enjoy
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it :) If your members have any suggestions on video content, don't hesitate to reach out!
We learn by experience!!! I made a rucksack (swoon pattern) on my domestic machine before I purchased my industrial.
Luckily, I gave it to a friend to travel overseas with, and told her to tell me of any issues.
She crammed it full for the duration of the trip, and the stitching started to come apart in a few spots.
I took it and opened up the lining and reinforced the outer seams and she continues to use it frequently. That was my ‘aha’ moment with regard to thread weight and material 😂
Thank you. Like some others I have been wondering about the best thread to use for my bags as well. This was very helpful.
Sadly, I learned the HARD way :(
This video was fantastic! I learned a lot. Thanks!
Great video again. Love how you focus on specific aspects of bag-making whether it be materials or construction techniques - so helpful and am learning so much from the tips you offer :)
You solved the mystery of thread for me. Thank you!
Thank you for another great video! Not only are you a great educator, you give important info in such a fun, relatable fashion. 🥰
Very informative! Excellent delivery! Thanks a lot.
Buying a Sailrite Fabricator machine for Christmas, had some worries about thread sizes and types. Stumbled onto this video and voila! Thanks so much for the info, it cleared up so much confusion!
Just discovered you today -- Your videos are PERFECT. Packed full of helpful tips, information, resources, and very efficiently made. You are a fellow bagmaker that I am in complete awe of :-D
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I've learned so much!
As usual, great informative content! I have never heard of Tex 70 or 90 before so this is all new to me, and I thank you. I find it confusing in figuring out what kind of thread to use on what so I usually use the all purpose thread. I now have more knowledge. Thank you.
Quick hint: If you’re having trouble finding “the thread zapper”, look for sources of jewelry making tools. Beadsmith is just what it sounds like; a manufacturer that specializes in tools for beading, etc. Thanks for this great video!
Perfect thanks a million! You're a life saver.
Point of Reference- We use Poly Tex 92 thread when making outdoor awnings, canopy covers, etc I use this at home, now that I have my own Industrial machine. :-) Nice video!
Thank you so much for explaining, I know have a better understanding as to which thread I should be using for my handbag making.
Thank you for the clarification! Really helps us newbies!
Thank you for this explanation. I went to Joanns and asked a question on thread for bag making. The 18 year old said it's in that isle over there. Great help....
HAH! Well, that's why we have UA-cam, I guess!!!
@@fiercekittenz indeed! Thanks!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful informative video. Blessings
thank you so much for this video! This was exactly the video I was looking for. I am making my first messenger bag and after making one of the lower slider buckle straps, I had a thought: Am I using the right thread? Honestly, it never occurred to me to use different types of threads for different projects (probably because I always made the same type of project that all purpose thread is fine for). You answered all of my questions and then some (and the bobbin thread information when using higher thread was perfect). I just have a domestic machine! I watched so many bag making bag-making videos where they burn the thread (which I thought was weird) or one person used cement glue to bind the thread edges. Now I know why! In those videos, they just give you a pattern and show you how to sew, but no other information. I made sure to subscribe because I want to be a better sewist. Cheers!
No lie, I realized that I needed to re-evaluate my thread choices after I had a customer come back with the straps ripped out of her bag. I had only made small bags up to that point, so it wasn't an issue. Once I moved up in sizes though, I had to reinforce things a LOT.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you so much for this information! Very helpful! Had no idea, will be looking at my bag construction much differently!
Thank you so much. The information you provided in the video and illustrations are perfect. Now I understand a bit more about the choices of thread.
On a domestic machine I use Gutermann's Mara 50 (tex 60). On my industrial Juki, I use bonded nylon in tex 69 to 138. I do not use cotton thread for anything. No problems so far. Great video - thanks.
Thank you so much! That was really informative and helpful!
Thank you very much for this. This is the first time, I’ve heard someone give the information like this for a domestic machine. I’ve just been told 40 wt so this is very helpful. I would love to get an industrial machine someday but my space is limited.
I love you content! You make me laugh and I love your dedication to bag making! I too am trying to venture into bag making so your videos have been a lifesaver! Keep up the great work!
Thanks FK. It's like you read my mind. I've been looking at making a backpack (one I'm currently using us old and having issues with the zipper) and these were questions I had been thinking about. This was enormously helpful. Thanks.
Thank you for this video. You answered so so many question I had. Great information. Thank you
This is so helpful. Thank you for making this video! I'm new to bag making and all of this information helps! :)
Great topic again, thanks👍
This is so helpful! I’ve wondered about this for a long time.
I can not decide what's the best thread for my first ever bag making for for a Christmas gift. Thanks for the information:)
Thank you so much for the video! It was perfectly clear and concise. 👍👍👍
I just got into bag making, your info is so important, thank you for sharing your knowledge and the story. I really really appreciated it and I also sub to your channel :)
I love your channel! Everything is so informative for a beginner like me. Please make more!
thank you for clearing that up for me, I'm new to bag making and getting the thread was one of the most confusing aspects of it. I love your videos by the way and I'm looking forward to watching more of them. Thank you again
Sandie
Great Info !! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this 😀
Thank you. And love the baby yoda next to you lol so cute
This was so helpful!! Thank you so much 😊👍🏻🥳
❤your videos☺!!! You said for domestic machines to use upholstery thread in the bobbin, what size upholstery thread should be used in the bobbin? Thx in advance☺☺
what a great video, thanks for explaining
Great information! Thank you
Thank you!! I have been wanting to better understand thread and which to choose.
Thanks for the thread lesson, good explanation!!
FK. Thank you for this great information. I really enjoy the educational aspects. Good job! Patty Harp
Clear, concise, and extremely helpful before starting my first backpack!!
Thank you FK. I am learning a lot.
I love the way you explain things, it's super simple and digestible. Not to mention much easier when someone tells you exactly what you need to get! I wanted to ask where you buy your needles and what brand? Thank you!
Too bad she never answered you. Did you ever find a good source?
Thank you for this video. My juki comes this week and I would have probably tried to use the same cotton thread without even thinking about it. I’ve been wanting a reason to place an order with wawak. Lmao.
I'm so glad my mistakes can help you out LOL! I thought using 40wt standard thread was fine. Noooope!!!
Thank you 💖
Thank you for answering the questions
Hi, great video. Quality of production is stellar. I'm doing research in sewing as I trying to create a bag made of lightweight synthetic material but the seams need to be strong. It's difficult finding some data table that shows comparisons of threads and their relative strengths. But I'll read up on this nylon tex70 stuff.
Soooo much great info thank you.
I really like your videos.they are really so helpful even though I have had a sewing machine for years..35 years.i am getting adventurous and didnt know all the things you share.thank you so much.x
Thank you for this video. Very useful 👌
Thank you.
Super helpful video! ...Love the baby yoda. 😁
I have a LOT of Baby Yoda dolls. It’s kind of a thing for me.
Danke endlich erklärt das mal jemand richtig🥰
You're some sort of witch, because I was just thinking about the kinds of threads that I should be using like 3 days ago. thank you!
LOL! Guilty as charged!
You are so darn cute plus I love your sense of humor. This video was extremely helpful, thank you!! 🤗
You are so welcome!
Thank you, I had no idea, great information!
Perfect! Thanks a lot!
Useful info. Thank you 🙌
Thank you ... I found that to be very important information.
Great video, I love your expiation of thread and needle. I have a Janome memory craft 9000 and Singer 301A. I'm still new to sewing and have a lot to learn. I make totes, horse bridle bags. I use cotton, and outside upholstery fabric, and corduroy material, nothing heavier. Been using Gutermann Mara 100 , Tex 30 General all purpose thread from Wawak. some of the research I've done, says to use Tex 40 thread, with 16 or 18 size needle. I'm looking to purchase from Wawak, Gutermann Mara 70 Poly Wrapped Poly Core Thread - Tex 40. Is the tex 40 thread, what I should be using? thank you for your help, and thank you for helping others like myself who are new to this bag world! Have a good day!
😄
This was super helpful - thanks!
love your videos!!
You are amazing. Thank you
Very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you. That was very helpful.
Excellent, thank you.
So helpful. Thank you!
Great info! Thanks! I am considering getting an industrial machine but I am worried about being able to find the correct thread in lots of colors since my local craft and sewing stores do not carry them. Can you recommend where to find large color selections of Tex 70 or Tex 90 thread and how do you color match with your project if the only place to buy is online?
This place is AWESOME and has variegated threads in Tex80 too! geekyhardware.com/
very informative. great video. thanks so much. I subscribed
So, to use the Tex 70 and Tex 90 threads, what machine am I going to want to use to be able to use them? I am just learning about sewing, and I don't have my own machine yet, so the table is wide open. I plan to make tote bags, shopping bags, and messenger bags, something along those lines. Perhaps garments like t-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants, and maybe some home kitchen decor like placemats, pot holders, stuff like that. I am not planning to go into business, just stuff for myself. I don't want to spend thousands for a machine, but up to like, $750 is doable. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am new your channel, and I am loving the content you have!! Fun, upbeat, and your style of teaching cliques with me, so Thank You for that! 😃
If you want to use heavier threads in the Tex70+ range you'll want to at least look at a semi-industrial. There's the Janome HD9 (which I have and love) as well as the Juki 2010. Both are domestic, but semi-industrial. They're straight-stitch only and mostly marketed toward quilters, but strong enough to handle thicker layers. They're good options if you don't have the space for a full industrial like my Juki DU1181N.
This is so helpful- I have been considering setting up properly for bag making and my Singer quantum stylist 9960 has been stuttering. Watching your video has been making me consider getting something better. Do you think such kind of machine can handle bag making?
thanks for the explanation on threads-- Have a question-- how can I get the seams to lay flat when using vinyl and without topstitching on either side of the seam?
You likely cannot. That's part of the reason we need to have topstitching is to get things to not only look nice, but to stay where we intend them to. You could try getting a small rolling pin and rolling the seams to flatten them, but I don't think they'll stay. Fabric glue might be an option, but that could wear off with use.
Gutterman Tera Tex75 is my go it.
Thank you
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Subscribed thank you!
Great information. Thanks for taking the time to educate. In your opinion could a domestic Juki us a 70 or 90 # ?
It probably can’t use either :( they’re really meant for semi-industrial or fully industrial machines.
I am about to sew a pre-order kick boxing bag.....
Never did one before.. So i am on my investigation....
Thanks for this video !!!
I love your videos
Remeber to get uv protected thread. So it doesn't break down from sunlight.
Helped and made me more confused. Don't judge me. How much is too much to pay for thread? Im looking at Gutermann and then I seen coats & Clark. Both are upholstery thread (I have a domestic). I want quality. Quantity plays a roll but im more interested in the longevity
If you're looking for QUALITY, go with Gutermann over Coats & Clark.
Thank you so much! You have removed the confusion I had regarding the thread! I do have one question, I saw that you had a measurement needle plate. I purchased one and it also came with feed dogs. I did not use the feed dog that come with the plate but the new plate does not fit. Did you have to replace your feed dog to use the plate? Sorry long and probably not an understandable question LOL!
I did! I bought it off Ebay (the link is in another comment, I think).
@@fiercekittenz Yes I got mine also on ebay but do you replace the feed dogs?