What gauge would be best for sewing a storage case? I need the thickness like zip-up bedding sets come in. Need durable-I want to store fabric bolts.
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30 gauge would work. We used it to make a new window on the door of our pop up.
2039237
I have never tried this, but I have had great success in lining drawers and shelves. Many years ago, I had pouches and wraps for storage, so this sounds feasible. I would try lining one bag with a piece the size of the bag and store for several months. As far as I am aware, there would be no reaction between zip lock bags and silvercloth and no harm to jewelry.
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There is a curved needle that would work better, but any needle would work if you are careful when sewing up the rip/tear. If you expect to sew and make the tear more water tight then keep the stitches closer together.
1181429
Depends on what you wrap. Should be enough for matttresses, upholstered furniture, and for securing pads around dressers and the like. I would get an extra roll to use on any boxes that will be stored in a shed or unheated garage or in any damp climate.
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Hi Girard, That is hard to say because the thickness would not register on any ruler or measuring tape. But this is one of the thickest vinyl sheets/fabrics available. It can been sewn with a very heavy gauge needle or there are special adhesives which can joins seams. I used it to make an activity pad for my grand-nephew.
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The best way to know would be to compare the measurements of the case (available on the sellers site) with the measurements of your sewing machine. That's what I did for my Brother sewing machine. This carry case is the best I have seen while shopping for one.
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We make all of our bags with a 2.2 mil NON VENTED ( which means no holes so it's water, dust and debris proof) Recycled Plastic with Bio Degradable and Anti Mold Additives. To date, we are the thickest plastic mattress cover made in America and since we use a non slip process ( this is a very cool application), it allows the bag to easily slide on and pull tight without ripping. It's non crinkling or crackling, so it's ideal to seal and then dress the bed without effecting the feel when your sleeping. If you have any other questions, just let us know and we're here to help you!! Thanks! Spence
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Works best with pre-folded tape. Using the side screw, adjust the opening to the width of your tape. Feed the tape end in from the side closest to you. The main fold goes to the right, the edges or (smaller folds on double fold tape) go to the left in the top and bottom brackets. The material you're edging goes in the middle through the gap on the left. Seems to work best if you feed a couple inches of bias tape through and stitch without any material to start, then add the material and continue. Takes some practice to feed everything and stitch at the same time and keep it even. I wanted to use it mainly for quilted fabric, but that was too thick to feed properly. I went back to old school stitching one side along the small fold, folding over fabric edge and stitching through all. But then, I learned in the dark ages, even before zigzag! As another said, YouTube is your friend for this sort of thing.
1281853
These area goof thickness. I am stuffing them full of yarn and haven't poked a hole in one yet!
2012227
HMMMMM..... I use these for just about every sewing/quilting job I have. BUT I'm using fabric, not satin cord or chain. You are concerned that they would crush the chain or cord? They should work great, but try w/ something not important first???
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Good question! I bought this and overall I enjoy it. The thread is not great quality. It does tend to snag on some fabrics. I am not sure the makeup of the thread, but for the price - you would not expect top quality cotton. It is a fine started pack and once you are done with those spools, you can replace with cotton of your choice. It is a handy storage system.
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I think 80 gauge is thinner than 8 mils. We use 4 mil bags and they are thicker than the wrap.
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I have fabric bins on my shelves. They are delta brand which I bought on WalMart.com. They come with an awesome closet organization set! Check that out too!
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what chew mean gauge... 5 inches thick or if chew mean the waterproof cover then its very thin, just buy a waterproof cover for the mattress then all you will have to do is wash it , who wants to smell pee! yuk!
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Good morning. Forgive my delay in responding, in the hospital attending to my Dad... You are right in that the Encase Protctive Cover has a significant amount of play with regard to the depth, but though I am rather anal with my bedding, have not found this cover in any way uncomfortable, having placed the 'slack' side-which has elastic running around its perimeter- to the underside of the mattress. You do not say whether you are purchasing the cover as 'general protection,' or as a remedy for or guard against bedbugs. Having just gone through THAT horrific ordeal, let me assure you that any inconvenience that might have even remotely been perceived by the Encase Protctive Cover would have been tolerated! Once the matress pad and then the top sheet is in place, the Encase Protctive Cover cover does not move about, at all. More importantly the quality of the Encase Protctive Cover was wonderful. Soft, pliable, and without the plastic feel of several of the covers! All and all, a good choice! We are quite satisfied with them, now using the Encase Protctive Covers to protect a total of four of our mattresses and box springs. (Though I will admit to not being quite as satisfied with the box spring covers which do not seem as durable. Were I to do it again I might choose to use the mattress covers for both, despite the cost.) There you have it... Hope this has helped.
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Well, I order stretch-tite by the case usually because I use it for everything. It's simply the best wrap out there...I've been buying it for over 20 years. But I'm sorry I don't know the thickness. I just know I'll never use anything else.
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I personally think 20 gauge vinyl is too thick and I don't think you can fuse it directly to fabric. The 20 gauge vinyl is as thick as a heavy duty plastic table cloth and that you can wipe off, not put in a washing machine.