Sewing webbing

[camping1601]

Is it possible to sew webbing on a household sewing machine? Looking to sew some K clips and buckles on some 1'' webbing. I just want to fold over the webbing and sew it.

 

[WoodBow]

Absolutely. I would suggest a denim needle.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

I've sewed through 4 layers and some thick fabric on mine, it works but bends needles if you're not careful.

 

[camping1601]

Thanks!! I'm gonna have at it.

 

[Hunt'nFish]

Some machines are more powerful than others.
And keep in mind that many of the newer machine have plastic gears that can fracture when doing heavy duty webbing sewing. However, the older, all metal machines are nearly bombproof and are better suited for HD sewing.

I like to do a straight stitch, then back stitch, then switch to a tightly spaced width zig-zag. And always finish with a back stitch to lock the stitch.

I also use my hand on the wheel to help and slow the machine to control it.... because you'll probably be putting a fair bit of petal to it to get the stitch started.

Hope this helps,
Hunt'nFish

 

[camping1601]

Some machines are more powerful than others.
And keep in mind that many of the newer machine have plastic gears that can fracture when doing heavy duty webbing sewing. However, the older, all metal machines are nearly bombproof and are better suited for HD sewing.

I like to do a straight stitch, then back stitch, then switch to a tightly spaced width zig-zag. And always finish with a back stitch to lock the stitch.

I also use my hand on the wheel to help and slow the machine to control it.... because you'll probably be putting a fair bit of petal to it to get the stitch started.

Hope this helps,
Hunt'nFish

Thanks for this advice. I do have an older Kenmore but I've only just learned to use it. I have some upholstery thread also.

 

[Hunt'nFish]

Ah, good choice in machine. One of my favorites.
Is it a low speed Kenmore? Post a pic.
Certain Kenmore have a gear reduction pulley that cuts speed down but increases power big time. These machines will literally PLOW through webbing without assistance.
Hunt'nFish