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sewing pelts #3914894
07/29/13 11:01 AM
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Does anyone know if walmart or any other store carries anything that I can use to sew up pelts?


"...see the losers in the best bars, meet the winners in the dives.."
Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3915028
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go to your local veterinarian and get a few sewing sutchers (spelling?) they are 3 sided needles and shaped like a half moon kinda. use that and waxed dental floss. don't use fishing line, mono, or braided. it has too much spring to it. dental floss works very well and its tough.

Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3915063
07/29/13 12:34 PM
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Has any one used artificial sinew? It is a waxed nylon and can be separated to the strand thickness you need. Super strong and can be used for lots of things.


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Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3915424
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#7 glovers needle and upholstry thread.


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Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3915529
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the artificial sinew stretches too much to sew pelts.

x2 on the waxed floss. but i use a glovers needle.
still 3 sided, but is straight.

Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3915541
07/29/13 05:26 PM
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X3 on the dental floss(waxed)and I also use a straight glovers needle.


The only constant in trapping is change so keep learning.






Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3915611
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I was just testing the spool of artificial sinew I have had for a few years and I can't seem to make it stretch at all.


Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool and his folly. Proverbs 17:12
Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3915638
07/29/13 06:29 PM
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I use a curved needle with a three sided tip. Heavy embroidery thread(for doing jacket/uniform Logo's) doubled up.








Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3915650
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The artificial sinew I have doesn't stretch at all either. It's what I use. The only problem with it is that the knots come untied easily. I worry about them coming out when NAFA tumbles the hides so sometimes I melt them with a lighter.

Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3915669
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Switch to waxed dental floss and I think you will like it. It's very strong, does not untied easily and is easy to work with.


The only constant in trapping is change so keep learning.






Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3915838
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It's not cheap but the absolute best thing I've used is Berkley Fireline.No stretch and very fine,considering it's strength.I use it in all taxidermy mounts,repairs and fur repairs.Someting like 8# is very thin and very strong.I sewed several holes in muskrats and coons last year and got dinged for none of them.

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good thread!! I've been told dental floss works great too.

Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3916117
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thanks for all of your replies guys, how exactly do you sew the holes


"...see the losers in the best bars, meet the winners in the dives.."
Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3916171
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first, here is a bad hole

Trim the edges nice and clean

Start by pushing the needle from the fur side to the skin side.

work back and forth pushing the needle from the fur side through, pull tight every stitch.

pull tight and tie off







Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3916179
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Originally Posted By: huntfishtrap97
thanks for all of your replies guys, how exactly do you sew the holes
I use a blanket stitch. Google it to see how it's done.


The only constant in trapping is change so keep learning.






Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3916219
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Very Nice Monster Toms!!!

Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3916226
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wow Monster Toms!! great!! thanks for teaching!! What about if you're trying to sew two or more skins together to make a blanket?? Same concept??

Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3916234
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I use a baseball stitch on all my taxidermy work.use wax thread or floss and it'll be good take your time sewing and try to keep the hair out of the stitches


Hope this year is better than the last!make each trap set count!!!!
Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3916288
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I watched a former NAFA fur grader skin a fisher and a martin at a local rendezvous. He was saying that he prefers to use spider wire (which would be similar to fireline). According to him it holds better than dental floss.

Re: sewing pelts [Re: huntfishtrap97] #3916429
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I also use fire line and a curved upholstery needle on my holes last year. It seems to work well for me.


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