What thread to use for sewing vinyl?

Question

It's for sewing a vinyl car seat cover. There is a tear on one of the seats and I'm hoping to fix it. Just not sure what type of thread to use.

Answer 1

Polyester sewing machine thread. Do not use craft and carpet thread, nylon thread, or quilting thread.

Answer 2

Vinyl Thread

Answer 3

Standard polyester sewing thread ("dressmaker thread") or v69:

http://www.beaconfabric.com/vindex.html?cat90.htm



Be cautious... v69 can tear the heck out of cheap sewing machine tensions.



You might also consider VinaBond - bottom of the page: http://www.beaconfabric.com/vindex.html?cat90.htm I haven't used it... but Buddy and Lydia, the owners of Beacon Fabric, ran a marine upholstery business for many years. I've always found their information to be accurate.