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Since I have a Consew 206 RB 5, thought I try to hem my jeans.

Can anyone recommend what size thread and needle works best?

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We hem most jeans with tex 80 thread and a size 125/20 needle. Regards, Eric

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Thanks, tex 80 ? I am new to sewing,is that what I ask for at JoAnn store? I have bonded nylon 92 and I picked up some small spools of upholstery thread 300mm can they be used to sew jeans?

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I use type 'E' thread and a size 18 needle...or maybe 20? I forget...

F thread would work fine too though, but I find E is as durable as I need...

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I dont understand the E & F threads? could you explain

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thanks for the link in the right direction now :)

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I buy #80 Jeans thread from Wawak Tailor's Supply: www.wawak.com

Posted IMHO, by Wiz

My current crop of sewing machines:

Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.

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While not a thread answer, to help get over the seams I use a jean-a-ma-jig, AKA hump-jumper.

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While not a thread answer, to help get over the seams I use a jean-a-ma-jig, AKA hump-jumper.

I used one of those until I got a walking foot machine. The OP also uses a walking foot machine and won't need the jig.

Posted IMHO, by Wiz

My current crop of sewing machines:

Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.

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