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Old 04-29-2007, 03:04 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by mekyria View Post
I've done some sewing on a (cheap) assuit coat, like altering the hem. Sewing with a jersey needle worked fine (I figured using a sturdy needle will improve the chance of sewing through the pieces of metal instead of breaking a needle). I didn't have problems with it, I'll go and check the hem to see wether it pierced the metal or not.

Jersey needle is a great idea, sort of the happy medium.
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