toddeppley Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I am trying to make a decision on a fabric choice for my Cerlew and a Free-B. Has anyone tried the double cord stitching with the lighter weight fabrics? I am a green novice but do have sewing skills. I do not want to end up with a bunch of the weave separating and leaving holes. If this is not a good stitch for these fabrics please let me know. The Free-B is for my nephew for Christmas so I am getting up against a time crunch here. Thank you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I used the old recycled poly cloth on my freeb and had no problem pulling it drum tight with the double cord stitch. There were no pull holes to speak of, and I barely had to iron at all. The skin is still pretty darn tight despite near constant use and exposure (including two months spent stashed in the bushes!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddeppley Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks, that is great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 I taught the class this stitch with the 8 oz fabric this year and it turned out great. Of course my students were related and all very handy/crafty. They did an exceptional good job! The new 6 oz. fabric is a looser weave and will probably be harder to do without some pull holes but with some practice should be very doable. When you do get a pull hole, just fill it with Lexel before you paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labrat Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 I did my Curlew with 8oz and the double cord stitch - it was my only attempt at SOF. Had numerous small pull holes that filled by paint only - although some of those needed extra coats. Near the stern I had a couple of larger ones that required filler but generally it was OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotlon Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 What cord to use? I have some of the perimeter line cord, but only enough for that purpose. What should I be looking for? Find it at Walmart, perhaps? Or one of the BB hardware stores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I just use 550 cord because I always have it, and it seems to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bylawren Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I ordered some of the 1/8" "foam welting cord" sold by Spirit Line Kayaks...cost was $0.25 per foot. To find it, go to www.skinboats.org and check around their on-line store...lots of good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotlon Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 Found the same foam welting at Sailrite for .09/ft. With shipping, it still worked out to be 16.8 cents/ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted July 1, 2016 Report Share Posted July 1, 2016 I usually just walk or ride my bike down to the store for stuff like that. There is nothing hard about finding welting. It isn't the rare commodity the website seems to imply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotlon Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 I thought about the fabric counter at Walmart, but it's probably worth the $3 in postage, just to have it come to my doorstep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 2, 2016 Report Share Posted July 2, 2016 Most anything will work. I use the nylon rope I sell because it is in the shop. Just as long as it is synthetic it should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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