On 2 Nov 2006 05:46:24 -0800, wrote:


Harry K wrote:
Anyone know of a source? I tried Google and found lots of references
but no sources. Did find one set on Ebay.

Harry K

Bag material that I am familiar with is osnaburg, a med-heavy cotton.
A needle suitable for that or for denim would be size 16 or 18. Should
be able to find them at any sewing goods store - Joann Fabrics and
Hancock come to mind; both have websites.

Have been following this thread with interest. I have a situation
where a fairly valuable rug is unraveling at both ends. I'm at fault
because I didn't do anything about it soon enough.

Now I want to locate a good quality binding, but before I sew it on,
I have to "whip-stitch" (correct term?) the raveled ends. OK I will
get a needle with a big eye, but what should I use to whip the ends?
An ordinary thread? If not, anybody know what else to use?

Also referrals to appropriate groups appreciated.

TIA

Aspaisa