Spray covers- consider a polyester fabric like HyperD 300 from ripstopbytheroll. Polyester is much more stable under different humidities compared to nylon so it stretches/shrinks less
I have a Singer 20u for most of my sewing. First thing I did was swap out the standard clutch motor with a DC motor with electronic control. Safer, more controllable, quieter and saves money as the motor isn’t spinning all the time.
To make sewing over thick seams easier make or buy a “hump jumper” a small shim that can be slid under the machine foot to help sew up and over the seam. Helps avoid skipped stitches.
seam basting tape from Sailrite is a great help. Make sure you get the tape designed for canvas if you’re sewing rough fabrics like corduroy, pack cloth or cotton. For shiney nylon get the other one. This tape doesn’t work on silicon coated fabric that is the best stuff for tents and tarps.
I have a Singer 20u for most of my sewing. First thing I did was swap out the standard clutch motor with a DC motor with electronic control. Safer, more controllable, quieter and saves money as the motor isn’t spinning all the time.
To make sewing over thick seams easier make or buy a “hump jumper” a small shim that can be slid under the machine foot to help sew up and over the seam. Helps avoid skipped stitches.
seam basting tape from Sailrite is a great help. Make sure you get the tape designed for canvas if you’re sewing rough fabrics like corduroy, pack cloth or cotton. For shiney nylon get the other one. This tape doesn’t work on silicon coated fabric that is the best stuff for tents and tarps.