Hem My Jeans

[paprhangr]

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?

[gottaknow]

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

[paprhangr]

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?

[TXAG]

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...

[paprhangr]

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

[TXAG]

http://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=nylon-thread

[paprhangr]

thanks for the link in the right direction now

[Wizcrafts]

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

[Tejas]

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

[Wizcrafts]

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.