Question on Yurt walls

[robinneggz]

Hello,
Currently in process of building a yurt for a trip coming up. The one thing has us stumped is what thread is best for sewing the canvas. We want go with a polyester core cotton wrapped thread but are a little lost as to what brand and strength would be best.

Any suggestions?

[Bob Rowlands]

I am no expert on thread. However, I used 100% heavy duty polyester on my 17 oz. canvas cover and walls, and a size 18 needle. The heavy duty polester thread (I don't know the gauge or size) from WalMart is fantastically strong and has worked great for the ~ last couple years of constant exposure to sun and weather here in CO. It's the heaviest thread they sell. About $5 per 200 yd spool.

For an entire cover it would be much more cost effective to buy commercial sized spools, regardless of thread type. Good luck with your project.

[hierony]

How many of those 200 yd spools did you need for your 16' yurt cover?

I'm working on sewing up some

insulation

(wool-blend blanket material) and haven't been able to get any thread estimates (aside from the vague 'a lot'). I can find 500-3000 yd overlock/serger spools locally, but would probably have to rewind them...

Thanks!

[Bob Rowlands]

8 spools maybe? Although the tarp was already stitched, I beefed up every seam, and made a few new ones. I tend to 'overdo' everything bombproof. That's just the way I roll. A pro would likely have used less thread.