Sling Bag

[mapetty]

Ok, I'm not real sure where to post this... I have started working on a sling bag to carry my girl Summerlin in. I am using lightweight upholstery material, lining it with a softer material. On my sewing machine, I have a setting for a "stitch" that is actually three stitches in one - they look like this
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[Yorkiedaze]

Try the nylon thread out on a scrap peice of material first. Sometimes it just doesn't work very well, and will bunch up or break off. The three stitches should be more than enough to hold the weight. Bet it would even hold me.

[chattiesmom]

I'm not comfortable using nylon thread because it is slippery. If it ever starts un-raveling then watch out , but out of respect for your Daddy, I would "test" his theory. Yorkiedaze had a good idea to test the fabric on a scrap. I would go one step further and make a "strap" and tie up something really heavy and let it hang..... like maybe a large bottle of laundry detergent, or a gallon of water (8 lbs).