I'm a bit of a rucksack connoisseur, and my favourite 12-year-old "Macpac Tekapo 25" rucksack has some fairly large holes in it. Rather than throw it away, I'd like to repair it, but my previous attempts with a needle and thread have been very time consuming. There are companies that offer rucksack repairs, but their charges seem quite high. Can anyone recommend a sewing machine for DIY purposes? It would need to be able to sew through fairly heavy rucksack fabrics.

Most domestic sewing machines can cope. Use a needle designed for leather and be prepared to help the machine wheel if it sticks. I've done caravan awnings on her machine with quite heavy canvas as well as vinyl seat covers. You need canvas thread to get the best results, try a camping shop.

Sewing machine for DIY ?

Aug 29, 2015 22 Replies

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damduck-egg 10 years ago

When a trouser Zip failed I got some very strange looks in a gents toilet as I glued it back together with some contact adhesive I happened to have in the car. I couldn't use the privacy of a cubicle as there was hardly any light. Of course I remembered the first aid kit had a selection of safety pins in it hours later.

G.Harman

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damduck-egg 10 years ago

Means the phone gets to a better position for many Chelsea residents to do what they normally do ,talk of out their arse.

G.Harman

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spuorgelgoog 10 years ago

... when desperate for a pee and finding the contact adhesive had set?

Owain

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