What's the best UV resistant thread for doing exterior canvas awning work? An Internet source, or buy local? Steve

I need a supply of pre wound bobbins, needles, thread, etc. Is there a good site on the Internet where I can buy these things at a savings, or is it just as good to go to the local supplier? Steve

I bought a used 1957 Singer 111 w 155 about a year ago to do some canvas awning work. It's time to get it out and see if and how it works. I downloaded the manual, crude as it did come across. Anyone know where I can get a really clear one? What would be a good combination of thread, needle,...

I have been out of the awning market for some time now. When I first started, I went to Disneyland, and found all manner of awnings and ideas for fastening them to frames, many of which I brought back to Las Vegas, and put me in the forefront of awning makers in Vegas for years. Now, today, I...

Got a couple of particular questions for you if you do have one, or are familiar with them. I'm getting mine running but having a couple of simple (hope so) glitches so far. Steve

I have a 1957 Singer 111W155 walking foot machine with cabinet and everything but the light. First question, where can I get a light? Or will I just have to put one together from pieces and parts from another machine. It would be nice to have the original. I downloaded the manual, and after...

I'm getting ready to play around with my walking foot Singer to make some awnings. What kind of thread should I get? I want strong, and UV resistant. Is this something available at a local store? Maybe an upholsterer's supply? There's one in Vegas near where I live. Or can I get it online...

I dug my Singer 111W155 out yesterday, and am pressing it into service. When reading the manual, it has several lubricants listed, most of which would probably be hard to find. I haven't looked yet at the sewing machine or fabric stores. Is there a big difference between oils, say like Singer,...

What's a good Internet supplier of Singer 111W155 needles, heavy UV resistant thread for outdoor awnings, and sewing machine lubricants? And what is a good source for awning supplies? I like Sunbrella and have their sample book, but am open to equals. Anyone know a source for edging, aluminum...

Anyone know where I can get aluminum rope pull strips? You sew in a round cord on canvas, then thread the sewn canvas and cord through the aluminum extrusion. The extrusion has been fastened to something solid, and this gives you a starting point of attachment for the canvas on an awning. Is...

I am repairing a pretty good shadecloth I had custom made about five years ago. The thread detereriorated, and the edging and some grommets pulled out. I was able to repair some of it by using some new cloth. But on the corner grommets, three pulled out completely, and the edging and cloth is...

Have a Singer 111W155 walking foot that I've been putzing around with. Brought in a large sunshade to fix, and it worked pretty good. I still need to get a local mechanic to fine tune it, but it runs good, and I'm learning. Now to get started on the awning frames before summer. Will post pics...

I found out one of the problems I was having. When finished sewing, I'd pull out the material, and three threads would come out the bottom. A local who contacted me said to rotate the needle just past top, and it would come out cleanly. It works. Now, is there a disengage for when you wind...

I want to make a bench seat for a boat. I want to cover it with Sunbrella. Just put piping around the edge, and wrap the canvas around the foam and staple it under the plywood base. What type of foam would be best to use for outdoor application. No direct sunshine, but lots of heat, and...

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I've been breaking needles and creating bird's nests under the needle plate. It takes me a while to unscrew the needleplate with the supplied flat Singer screwdriver. Has anyone found a driver short enough to fit under the housing that you can spin instead of having to change your grip? This...

This is a very inexpensive machine, only $120 on Amazon, and the manual is weak. I'm teaching myself to do some work and having a hard time. It doesn't work very well when I freehand attaching straps to fabric - can't make the fabric feed sideways. Is making multiple "buttonholes" a good...

Has anyone come across a fabric with dogwood blossoms on it? TIA K Sue