jmidgley 0 #1 December 3, 2003 Hi Can someone point me to anyone like Para-Gear, only in the UK? I would like to buy some of this mythical 'E' or '#69' nylon thread, and some shuttle woven binding type, stuff like that. Be damned if I can find anyone. As an alternative, what else is it used for in the 'real world'? That might give me a clue as to where to start looking - haberdashers just look at me funny. Supplementary question - what's the smallest sewing m/c needle that you can realistically sew 'E' thread in? Regards John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatbomb 0 #2 December 3, 2003 Thomas Sports Equipment is where I get all my stuff... Ru.--- Swoopert, CS-Aiiiiiii! Piccies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #3 December 3, 2003 Most upholstery supply houses carry E thread but don't recognize it as that or as #69. You just got to get them to read the spool ticket to find the #69 on it. These places also have a few major advantages over parachute supply houses. 1. Their stuff is usually slightly cheaper. 2. They carry small spools which saves you significant money vs. buying a full spool of an odd color that you're only likely to use once or twice. 3. Most mid-sized cities ahve at least one supply house which means that you can go in persona nd get what you need right now and not have to pay shipping on it. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
