What type of thread

Corey · Post by **Corey** » 27 Jun 2009 09:07

The title basically says it all. What type of thread do you use to make a footbag. I have heard floss, but I havent heard of anything else. So what type of thread do you use to stitch your bags?

I did use the search function but i could not find a thread like this

mc · Post by mc » 27 Jun 2009 09:21

You're getting good at this whole modified thing - good titles, searching first, not an asshole, etc.

I use floss. The reason I use floss is because you can put a flame to the tip of it, and then quickly blow it out, creating a neat, hard little ball at the end of your string. This is how I begin and end each of my pents. You just have to be careful not to touch the flame to any other part of the footbag / thread when singeing the string at the end of the pent.

This saves me from tying any knots until the very end of the very last pent.

PegLegHolly · Post by **PegLegHolly** » 27 Jun 2009 13:55

i use waxed floss... some people use upholstery thread. its all a matter of if you want your stitches to loosen up over time.

i like the floss because its stretches out some with use, and you can melt the ends instead of using knots.

shredzilla · Post by **shredzilla** » 27 Jun 2009 19:41

BUTTON THREAD!

Of course everyone always does the exact opposite of what I suggest, so go with the floss. If by chance you do get button thread though, get Coats & Clark T3. T3 is the color, it's kind of a cream color. I've tried other colors and some aren't as strong, this one's really solid though.

Corey · Post by **Corey** » 27 Jun 2009 21:37

alright thanks everybody ive decided to get the floss (you can buy it basically everywhere) cant wait to make my first bag

mc · Post by mc » 27 Jun 2009 22:02

Chris, can you comment on some pros / cons of button thread and also please include some technique notes?