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Re: Re-upholstering a 33 foot Bowrider

 by John ¦  Fri Jun 10, 2022 1:36 am ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: Re-upholstering a 33 foot Bowrider ¦  Replies: 73 ¦  Views: 24605

Very nice! Time to enjoy it now :grin:

Re: Consew 206RB-5

 by John ¦  Fri Jun 10, 2022 1:33 am ¦  Forum: Sewing Machines & Tools - Reviews / Problems / Fixes / Etc... ¦  Topic: Consew 206RB-5 ¦  Replies: 59 ¦  Views: 22884

@Cale Glad to see you back!! most machines can handle any thickness if you dont run the thick thread in the bobbin. No reason in to run any higher than 92 in the bobbin.

Re: Maverick Front Seat

 by John ¦  Fri Jun 10, 2022 1:29 am ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Maverick Front Seat ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 680

Very nice!!! Love the diamonds!

Re: 79 Trans Am

 by John ¦  Fri Jun 10, 2022 1:28 am ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: 79 Trans Am ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 1158

Yeah the way those varying thickness inserts are will be a pain in the ass to replicate. Id say 25 - 30 hours at least. You going to spend a lot of time doing test panels to make sure it looks right. Be sure to order extra fabric.

Re: Spray glue from an air gun connection.

 by John ¦  Fri Jun 10, 2022 1:21 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Spray glue from an air gun connection. ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 1399

What are you gluing the fabric to? If its just to back the fabric with foam before sewing I always use cheep spray can glue. Thin woven fabric like that the contact cement will bleed through very easily. You need to get the spray pattern as fine as possible. What gun are you using? How far away are ...

Re: First seat cover having issues with curves please give advice

 by John ¦  Wed May 25, 2022 3:12 pm ¦  Forum: Show Off Your Projects ¦  Topic: First seat cover having issues with curves please give advice ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 1441

Looks to me like you cover is not tight enough. You'll need to adjust your patterns. Did you back your pieces with foam?

Re: 1949 Buick Super - Door panel questions

 by John ¦  Wed May 25, 2022 3:09 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: 1949 Buick Super - Door panel questions ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 1161

1- I would use ABS or PVC board. Especially if you are worried about water. 2- Personally I would ditch the metal edge with teeth and just staple the fabric to the abs board with 5/32" staples. I would also ditch the nails and use avueco 808 clips to attach your panels to the door. https://www....

Re: Foot for windlace

 by John ¦  Wed May 25, 2022 2:57 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Foot for windlace ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 1248

The left side is shaved on mine. Probably doesn't matter what side though.

Re: Windlace and tack strips

 by John ¦  Wed May 25, 2022 2:53 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Windlace and tack strips ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 971

There should be no reason that the tack strip is visible when finished. I think maybe your plywood is standing a little tall past the channel it fits in. I would shave it down flush.

Re: Juki DU-1181N, should I buy?

 by John ¦  Wed May 25, 2022 2:44 pm ¦  Forum: Sewing Machines & Tools - Reviews / Problems / Fixes / Etc... ¦  Topic: Juki DU-1181N, should I buy? ¦  Replies: 12 ¦  Views: 3213

Welcome to the forum! @Coughup You will love that Juki. Its a great machine and you wont out grow it.

Re: Dining Chair

 by John ¦  Wed May 25, 2022 2:37 pm ¦  Forum: Furniture ¦  Topic: Dining Chair ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 2015

Nice Job! looks great!

Re: Introduction/current projects

 by John ¦  Wed May 25, 2022 2:36 pm ¦  Forum: Show Off Your Projects ¦  Topic: Introduction/current projects ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 2075

Welcome to the forum @ctmk2! Happy to have you here!

Nice job on those seats. I like the fabric choice. :thumbsup:

Re: Binding attachment issues

 by John ¦  Wed May 25, 2022 2:21 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Binding attachment issues ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 1465

I have never really had any luck with binding attachments. I always sew binding manually with out a binder.

Re: my first big project

 by John ¦  Thu May 12, 2022 11:47 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: my first big project ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 2591

3/8 is good and what I aim for on 1/2" seam allowance. 1/4 probably wont be enough.

Re: Vinyl for tonneau cover

 by John ¦  Thu May 12, 2022 11:43 pm ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Vinyl for tonneau cover ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 892

Short answer... Yes you can. Any marine grade vinyl will do the job. I would suggest going with the highest OZ per yard rating you can find it the color you need. Another more expensive option but far more durable is to use convertible to material. One other option is to glue the vinyl to a layer of...

Re: First Project

 by John ¦  Thu May 12, 2022 11:36 pm ¦  Forum: Show Off Your Projects ¦  Topic: First Project ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 1343

The photo is a bit blurry but I can tell you did a great job! Very nice for your first project!!!

Re: Advise to upholster seat back

 by John ¦  Wed May 11, 2022 4:59 pm ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Advise to upholster seat back ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 1768

Ok cool, I under stand now. I'm not an super expert on furniture, however I'm thinking stapling 2" Velcro to the panels and attaching them together that way would probably be a good option.

Re: Re-upholstering a 33 foot Bowrider

 by John ¦  Wed May 11, 2022 4:55 pm ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: Re-upholstering a 33 foot Bowrider ¦  Replies: 73 ¦  Views: 24605

That looks fantastic! You did a really nice job on this boat.

Re: my first big project

 by John ¦  Wed May 11, 2022 4:52 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: my first big project ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 2591

No I dont ever steam fabric before sewing unless it has a crease from sitting around folded up for a long time. You want to use the steam when you are installing the cover to the seat. It will get everything to relax and allow you to pull the cover tighter. That's what will help with the wrinkles. A...

Re: 1949 Buick Super - Seat Question

 by John ¦  Wed May 11, 2022 4:44 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: 1949 Buick Super - Seat Question ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 1879

It should be pretty straight forward to sew in those two inserts. The inside corners can be a little tricky. If you haven't done many I suggest doing some practice pieces. Make sure to give your self plenty of alignment marks. It can be easy to get out of alignment on those inside corners and becaus...

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