Another one...Upholstery

[JDA1975]

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So today I broke my shop....left this huge hole in it!

then someone fixed it

Just couldn't get all the boats through the 7.5" double glass door, so I added a 12' Garage door....got the garage door, at a garage sale (go figure) for 150 bucks, then 60 bucks in wood to frame it....so not bad added a 12' door to my shop for 210 bucks!

 

[Woodonglass]

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Now THAT is way kool. Can't wait to get there to see it in person.

 

[JDA1975]

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lol woody, wont be long now....got to thinking though....if your coming to visit, why do I have to work!?!?

 

[Woodonglass]

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I'm SURE you'll figure out a way to MAKE me do all the work and you do the SUPERVISIN'

 

[MRS]

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My first test try had this vinyl for pratice I cannot get the corners any good but will keep practicing. This is going to be a armrest sooner or later. I have good gray vinyl that I will use when I get the corners better.

 

[jbcurt00]

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For corners, don't most upholstery shops have some pointed 'sticks' made out of something stiff enough to help get the corners pushed out, but not sharp enough to pierce the vinyl.

MRS: It looks kind of like you need to push the corner puckers out from the inside....

 

[JDA1975]

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square corners are tough, give the corners a slight curve and it will make it a little easier...if you must have 90 degree corners then you need to cut the "excess" off on the corners...i usually cut it at a 45 angle close to the stitch so the excess does not cause it to bunch

 

[MRS]

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I really need a slight curve but when I tried it really bunches up. Will try again the more I sew the better it seems to get. Thanks for the reply...

 

[JDA1975]

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on the curve, cut relief slits every 1/4-1/2 on the band to that it follows the curve, that will help it not bunch up as well...it is good to practice before doing it for real so by the time your ready you should have it figured out

 

[MRS]

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Jb and JD, Thanks for the replys I will try cutting the reliefs and sewing on the curve. One more question do you use polyester or nylon thread? Thanks again for the info....

 

[JDA1975]

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Polyester UVR Bonded, like Sungard or Solarfix....nylon is strong but breaks down in sunlight....use at least a v69, but I prefer v92 on marine applications

 

[JDA1975]

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Woodonglass made it to my house this evening, so going to put his arse to work for the next couple days....

 

[jbcurt00]

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Woodonglass made it to my house this evening, so going to put his arse to work for the next couple days....

WOG is in the house!

Sweet, ya'll have a great visit & we expect some work product pix!

 

[Trooper82]

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Woodonglass made it to my house this evening, so going to put his arse to work for the next couple days....

Well this ought to be interesting...hope you both enjoy the visit...

 

[sphelps]

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Looking forward to the JDA/WOG sewing updates ! :caked: Have a great visit !

 

[MRS]

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O yea we will need some photos of this.:encouragement:

 

[V153]

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A square doesn't have any corners. That's why they call it a square ...

It does have right angles however. Don't waste your time trying to sew around a 90deg angle. It ain't gonna happen.

Do yourself a favor and add a radius. However small, it'll help. I keep an assortment of circular sh*t around the shop just for that purpose. From bottle caps to 5 gal bucket lids.

As has been mentioned 'relief' cuts in the material help, but if'n yer turning too tight a corner not always.

WOG at the Judges shop?! No good can come from that ... Heh heh heh

 

[MRS]

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V153, Thanks was just getting ready to practice on the corners right now so your timing was perfect. will try with a coin this go around and see what it looks like Thanks....

 

[JDA1975]

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Woody hard at work....I think he is having fun

Did not get the seat finished, but we have fit the panel and all looks good

Had a business trip to do in the morning so we never did get started til after 1 PM....tomorrow should be more productive! but we had fun nonetheless.

 

[sphelps]

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Careful JDA ! Woody may want to take your machine with em when he leaves ! Better check the car and his pockets !:lol:
Nice pleating Wood !