On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 17:21:08 -0500, Goedjn wrote:

On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 13:03:17 -0800, aspasia wrote:

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.


Well... carpet thread seems like an obvious solution.
Thanks...but I actually didn't know there WAS such a thing.
I tried to Google the term, but no luck. Carpet stores around
here seem to just sell the carpet, no repair/maintenance items.
Where to look?