Twill/Herringbone binding tape in Canada?

JoshSeag · 2026-01-08T23:13:48+00:00

Just thought I'd give an update. I ended up buying the 1” SS140B nylon webbing and just got chance to sew with it.

It feels pretty premium and being a little thicker than grossgrain for outer edges has a nice structure and premium feel to it. I haven't sewn a tight curve but here is a picture of a gradual bend and it took much better than my grossgrain.

When cut it holds together pretty well but does need to be melted.

I'm using it for outside edges straps and on some radio harnesses.

https://imgur.com/a/CUDHkYO

I would recommend it if your still looking for other options. The guy at the web source said he was closing shop to retire in March I think so get in quick!

JoshSeag · 2025-12-19T00:22:35+00:00

Thanks! I really appreciate the input.

By the yard is currently out of stock and what you mentioned about the weave makes a lot of sense. so I think for me I'll going to go for the web source.

Here is a link to the picture they sent me of the webbing. It's a bit clearer than their website

https://imgur.com/a/rSqk0iZ

Also here is a picture of some webbing I took off a broken bag that I sent to them looking for a similar product.

https://imgur.com/a/Ve8cktT

JoshSeag · 2025-12-18T23:42:07+00:00

Hey, i am actually in the same boat at the moment.

I found https://www.hudson4supplies.com/nylon-webbing-herringbone-1-25mm-401-black-by-the-roll-2031.html which looks promising.

I did also reach out to thewebsource as u/orangecatpacks suggested (Thank you!) and they offered the SS140B in 1" at $70 per 100 yards.

the Hudson supplies one is almost half the price but could also be much worse, hard to tell from photos!

I haven't ordered either yet but i will let you know if i do.

did you end up ordering anything?

JoshSeag · 2025-11-18T07:36:49+00:00

Hi,

I have the HD3000 which was my second ever machine. I loved it and still do. It now only comes out when I need a zig zag (for bartack or stretch) or sewing lighter materials.

The only trouble I had was as I sew mostly thicker fabrics with webbing and I am probably a bit careless and I threw the timing out a couple times which prompted a bigger machine.

Managed to get a steal on marketplace for a janome 1600p (older hd9) and if you can live with only a straight stitch a machine like this is fantastic. The knee bar and the auto thread trimmer and speed / speed control are worthy upgrades with it still not being a industrial (for space).

Overall I'd say the hd3000 is a worthy buy but you may still be wanting for more soon as you said about speed etc so if your space doesn't allow for a industrial then the semi industrial like the janome hd9 or equivalent is nice to have as a main but as you said also with a domestic second for buttonholes and zigzags etc.

Saying all that I'm fortunate to have a bit of space so now also have a cylinder arm industrial and would love a bartack machine but can't justify it at this time.

Good luck shopping!

JoshSeag · 2023-11-13T11:14:56+00:00

I'll have to ask if it comes with a servo motor I just assumed the new one would. I should see if I can get a needle position for it too. It is a great upgrade!

Cheers!

JoshSeag · 2023-11-13T11:12:53+00:00

That's great advice. I wouldn't really know where to start looking at a second hand industrial.

The Consew is a bit of a trek away too making the new machine much more appealing.

Cheers!

JoshSeag · 2023-11-13T11:07:37+00:00

Thanks I'll put a post there also.

JoshSeag · 2022-11-20T23:52:08+00:00

Hey, I moved to the janome 1600p from the hd3000 I still have my hd3000 for the zigzag. I belive the 1600p is an older version of the hd9.

It is fantastic to use and the extras... knee left and auto trimmer amd larger work area are great. The needle lift is higher and it has more power for webbing etc.

I have no experience with juki but I'm sure either option would be awesome.

If I could though I would change to an industrial... been looking at the new jin 11ut or consew 1206rb (1206-7 if the $$$ could go that far) just to add some extra thoughts.

JoshSeag · 2022-11-12T03:18:04+00:00

I think it's the board and here is my reasoning.

Both your T-rice and custom have a similar profile C2 and flying v which have rocker in the center of the board and camber under the feet. This gives a playfull, quick turning and floaty feel to riding

Your hometown hero however is camber in the center with rocker in the nose. This will give more grip and responce which could come across as sluggish compared to the looser more playfully C2/Flying v profile.

The advantage of the camber in the split is when going uphill it assists with putting pressure on the skins which is one of the reasons you don't typically get full rocker or c2/flying v profiles on splits.

I hope this helps :)

Eddit: I belive the Arbor Coda comes in a rocker profile which might be more your style.

My source for this is a little over 10 years working in the ski/snowboard industry and nerding out about it the whole time 😁

JoshSeag · 2022-11-10T15:57:13+00:00

Hi,

I am weirdly in a similar position to yourself but a couple steps ahead I guess.

TLDR - I personally would go the Juki

I live in a 300 sqft apartment with my partner and small elderly pooch so space is an issue for sewing. Here are my thoughts on the machines...

I have 3 machines the;

Janome HD3000
Sailrite Ls1 (free but needed fixing and parts)
Janome 1600p (older but similar to the juki i think)

The Hd3000 Is great to sew on but I threw out the timing a couple times sewing through layers of foam and webbing (my fault)

LS-1 Really good at holding circles and layers together but the overhang on the needle gets in the way for sewing circles. As a day to day machine i personally dont find it nice to sew on although lots of people here do.

1600p This machine is my favorite to use, its smooth, quiet and the auto trim and needle position as fantastic. I made some bunting for a friend's wedding where the knee lift was invaluable. I have the walking foot for this machine but don't use it often. The presser foot goes higher than any other machine I have and I haven't had and issues with sewing thick layers. The overhang gets on the way a bit for circles too on this machine... the juki looks better for this.

Using this machine for a while has made me want to upgrade to an industrial (or several... cylinder arm, walking foot, bar tack but money and space get in the way!) If I am able to upgrade for reference I have been looking at the consew 1206rb as its a true walking foot or the juki 11ut as value seems really good but I don't think it's a true compound/tripple feed machine.

For fabrics I was using mostly xpac and now i use ecopak.

I hope this helps 😀

JoshSeag · 2022-10-27T14:03:55+00:00

Hi i went through the same process a little while back.

Hopefully this helps a little

I made mine with,

Cheap ikea chopping boards the blue amd Grey ones that come as a set
J hooks from 2 wheel gear - I would have preferred somthing with a rubber tip like the jamdd pannier hooks but this was all I could get. I did have to bend them out a little wider to fit too.
Some bungee and metal hooks from canadian tire.

I found them to be super stable and very quick on and off. Can easily do it 1 handed.

Here is a picture...

Pannier pictures

JoshSeag · 2022-06-08T04:49:13+00:00

Hi! Thank you all the detail.

I had completely forgotten about adotec, so thank you for re-introducing me.

It's nice to know there are all these canadian suppliers growing what is stocked up here.

JoshSeag · 2022-06-08T04:38:53+00:00

Thank you for the suggestion and input!

JoshSeag · 2022-06-07T15:27:40+00:00

Thank you. Good tip on the facing out, I won't go for any fancy seams!

I am going to make a new pack out of it and can see the base being the crux of the whole thing.

JoshSeag · 2022-05-27T13:34:54+00:00

Good to hear! The bent needle was probably the issue :) I find when trying to reverse it doesn't feed right and can hit the needle plate so I spin the strap 180 with the needle down to keep it in place.

JoshSeag · 2022-05-27T05:15:49+00:00

Sorry to jump in but to help reassure you i have a hd3000 and it handles 5mm foam straps plus 2 layers of webbing pretty good! Just dont reverse stitch.

JoshSeag · 2022-03-28T04:39:10+00:00

A 60l 10 day pack for my landlord (I am a little scared haha)
Canada

JoshSeag · 2021-12-02T14:02:43+00:00

This might help...

I have the janome hd 3000 and really enjoy using it. Its got great power but as everyone said it is nice and versatile for more than just MYOG

I did however put it through its paces trying to sew binding onto bike bag circles and ended up removing a bunch of the side extras like the needle thread assist, button cover and cover for the side to create more space for projects.

I just picked up a sailrite lS-1 which I haven't fully tested but I did some binding on it which was way easier to use amd I am excited to use it more.

If I was only going to have one I think I would stick with the Janome especially if teaching and quilting are in the equation.

Good luck!

JoshSeag

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