@Rhonda, can you advise on this?

@Chris , great question and I think a column for buying/selling/exchange would be great to have.

If the airbag was cut out then no liabilty issues and I would do the same.

@MalcolmM All I can say is that I will never touch the seam and have done insert replacements for friends who are well aware the calibration of the seat on the cushion will be altered. I in no way would do any airbag seam sewing.

@David K , wait for a response good advice on here.

Talk to any Katzskin installer and you will learn they burn through Jiffy Steamers that run constantly.

My mom was a lifelong seamstress and the doll clothes she made were impressive. I would love your serger for some fabric work I do for seniors however it will not be needed in the auto trimming. I think you could get by sewing a couple of 30 oz pieces of vinyl together with that machine but getting ...

@TedP , what marine upholstery contest are you entering? I think it is just a fine piece of work let it go to the water and see who cares about the alignment there.

@Larry in OK ,

The time it takes now may not really improve leaps and bounds when you are doing one offs. I have a project on the bench that will be as you say educational.

It is very creative and I really appreciate you sharing. I am wondering the weight of this door panel?

@rhonda, pm chuck peleton on here.

@Rhonda, what are you using the leather for? There is a member on here I have bought hides from and I have been very happy. I have also bought leather from Muirhead and it is best to use what you need for your project.

Yes that pattern is off, take apart and redo.

@Cale , how is the new fabricator sewing for you? Much different than the Consew?

@Rhonda , I am not sure on the 211 after reading that the 111 is better. I just dont know sewing machine confusion.

@Ironhorse2022 , I agree with Adam12 I own an old Singer 111 and use it a lot for all jobs. I think the machine sews as good as anything I have used.

@Ironhorse2022 , I am working on a project right now that ended up as a DIY. Boat upholstery can be miserable enough as it is but trying to sew it with a domestic machine will be a nightmare. Keep in mind that the seam has to be strong to handle the abrasion and stretch of the material. You do not ...

@ChapelWorx , and sometimes it is sensible. I do not know much about that stuff but have a technician I refer people too.

I look forward to hearing your great successes.

@Larry in OK , you had a markup on your wholesale for material?