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Heavy Duty

Denim, canvas, upholstery and leather. Which machines really take thick fabric, and the needles, feet and thread that make it work.

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Heavy Duty Thread: When Polyester Is Not Enough

A seam is only as strong as the thread holding it. That sounds obvious until you look at a cushion …

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Heavy Duty Sewing Machine: What the Label Means

You are hemming a pair of jeans, the foot climbs onto the flat felled side seam, and the needle stops …

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