Question What needle do I use to sew nylon webbing?

[VsubT]

Skydiving riggers are another great resource for getting thick / stiff webbing sewn. Ask if they’re qualified to do harness work, there’s a distinction between ratings to be able to modify harnesses and those folks generally have the right machines and skills to make strong webbing stitching that won’t have issues with weight bearing, etc.

Lance

 

[grantmac]

If it's a short piece I have good luck hand stitching with an awl.

 

[Pressurehead]

If it's a short piece I have good luck hand stitching with an awl.

This with a Sailmakers palm:

https://www.whitworths.com.au/sail-needle

When I was out of thread I used heavy braided fishing line.

 

[MacDuyver]

Check that the sewing machine can handle the thick of nylon webbing. If it is sturdy like the 2" webbing used for weightbelts or harness, many machines will get stuck. In that case, better hand sew ot with a sailmakers needle- or take it to a shoemaker repair shop and they have tough machines and experienced in sewing such stuff, and it ain't expensive.

Also, be sure not to use cotton thread, these will eventually decay.

Personally, I secure my cameras with chord tied to the dog clip instead of 1/2" webbing.

Nah it’s flimsy 1” floppy nylon. Might even be polyester.

 

[NDonahue]

After my wife banned me from using her fancy Bernina, I discovered that any cobbler will do this for you for a couple dollars. If you are doing this a lot, you can buy a basic cobbler machine for $125.

 

[MacDuyver]

Skydiving riggers are another great resource for getting thick / stiff webbing sewn. Ask if they’re qualified to do harness work, there’s a distinction between ratings to be able to modify harnesses and those folks generally have the right machines and skills to make strong webbing stitching that won’t have issues with weight bearing, etc.

Lance

closing the loop on this, Parachute Rigger was the move. Guy did it in about 5 minutes, full bar-tacking. Cost a 6er.

 

[rsingler]

Been using this for 30 years with waxed thread

For short runs, you don't really need a machine.
But my Sail-Rite sailmaker's sewing machine takes care of the longer runs.

 

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