Use a 19 or 20 needle with heavy tenara thread.
Thread and needle type used on vinyl car seat.
Thread the curved upholstery needle with extra long double length of thread in the same color as your car seat s fabric.
How to hand sew using a curved needle and hand sewing thread is simple.
The majority of your work will probably be using size 92 bonded polyester thread.
You can use it for just about anything.
Ideal for stitching outdoor furnishings convertible automobiles awnings and more.
Tie a knot with the ends of the double thread opposite to the needle.
It s strong it stands up to the sun and it s the perfect size for most applications.
It s often beneficial to pull the needle thread to the back and manually tie your knots.
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.
Bonded polyester is uv fade resistant.
You ll usually use your size 18 needle with this thread.
Bonded polyester is a z twist thread.
Be sure to go slow when sewing if you go to fast it will heat up the needle and melt your thread.
Your going to want to use nylon thread i would go to a fabric store or upolstry shop to buy it.
The easy hand sewing technique shown here is one of the most versatile sewing methods that upholsters use.
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.
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.
Designed for heavy duty sewing applications.
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.
Bonded polyester is primarily used in upholstery and furnishings that will be subject to uv rays or sunshine.
My go to thread for 90 of my.