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My first attempt at uphostery

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 32dooscoop, Dec 29, 2012.

  1. curbspeed
    Joined: Feb 7, 2002
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    The red sparkly material you used. Is that pre-pleated or did you do it? IT"s hard see if there are seams in the pictures. Nice job by the way. I am going to try this myself when I get to that hurdle.
     
  2. 1971BB427
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    from Oregon

    Very nice workmanship! Shows that upholstery can be done at home with some practice and a good machine! Used commercial sewing machines aren't all that spendy compared to the prices of having someone do the interior for you!
     
  3. 32dooscoop
    Joined: Nov 12, 2008
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    The red sparkly stuff is Zodiac vynal. I put the pleats in it, the seams are hidden
    by using the back stich to make the tuck n roll.
    There is plenty of excellent advice on the upholstery group on here to help you do it.
    Have a go its all doable, if I can, anyone can.
    like I said this is my first attempt and my first go with a sewing machine
     
  4. That "diner vinyl" is some cool ****, isn't it?
     
  5. 32dooscoop
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    oh yeah, sure is

    Sent from my DROID device using the TJJ mobile app
     
  6. 32dooscoop
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    Time for a long overdue update.
    Due to lack of cash and time its took a while to get stuck into the seat
    I finally managed to get the foam and got stuck in over the past couple of weekends and finally got the seat done.

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    its not perfect, i have a few seams that dont quite line up but im pleased with it for my first attempt. looking forward to getting it out on the road now that the **** weather has finally gone.
     
  7. heyitsnate
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    WOW!!! super impressed...looks great!
     
  8. 29bowtie
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    That's looks great! There's a 29 Model A headed across the atlantic to "vinnie", right now, that could use your talent. ;)
     
  9. BobMcD
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    You should be very pleased with the result. It looks great!!
     
  10. jakesbackyard
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    Nice work! Well done. Now wear it out. :)
     
  11. mace69
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  12. 56premiere
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    from oregon

    Looks good ,now sit on it :D Jack
     
  13. beachbum jim
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    Very cool... great job!!!
     

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