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Re: Help on how to cover inner fender wells with vinyl

 by John ¦  Tue May 10, 2022 4:14 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Help on how to cover inner fender wells with vinyl ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 1046

before you start gluing it down I like to lay the fabric over the area being covered, see where the problem areas will be and come up with a plan of attack. Figure out where to stretch the fabric so that it helps you. I'm pretty sure you will want to pull a stretch along peak of the radius and then ...

Re: Advise to upholster seat back

 by John ¦  Mon May 09, 2022 10:20 pm ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Advise to upholster seat back ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 1770

Are the brad nails through shot through the fabric and that is why you cant attach it the original way if you use vinyl?

Re: my first big project

 by John ¦  Mon May 09, 2022 10:16 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: my first big project ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 2591

That's awesome! Nice work! Those inside corners where you are experiencing wrinkling take a lot of practice to get right. Everything else looks really good :thumbsup:

Cant wait to see it all finished up!

Re: Help on how to cover inner fender wells with vinyl

 by John ¦  Mon May 09, 2022 10:05 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Help on how to cover inner fender wells with vinyl ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 1046

I think you would be able to cover them with out a seam. It may difficult but its possible. Steam is you best friend when wrapping shapes like that. Make sure you have a good steamer before trying to cover those. I would cover with 1/8" closed cell first.

Re: Table Size?

 by John ¦  Wed May 04, 2022 5:45 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Table Size? ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 3216

Glad that helps! Also if the machine height isn't comfortable at your work table height, I have seen guys build a raised platform for the sewing machine to remedy that issue without compromising comfortable work table height.

Re: Vinyl quality

 by John ¦  Tue May 03, 2022 7:52 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Vinyl quality ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 995

What brand are you looking at?

Re: Does anybody work in this field?

 by John ¦  Tue May 03, 2022 7:52 pm ¦  Forum: Aviation ¦  Topic: Does anybody work in this field? ¦  Replies: 15 ¦  Views: 11519

@Riwaka1 Thanks for the great info!

Re: Vinyls, suedes and leather

 by John ¦  Tue May 03, 2022 7:36 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Vinyls, suedes and leather ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 1910

On repairs it usually is difficult to impossible to find an exact match. If you do find OEM material the color still wont match due to sun fading on the old material. The customer almost always has to accept a compromise on jobs like that. Albright has an extensive collection of OEM material. You ca...

Re: Hello from Colorado!

 by John ¦  Tue May 03, 2022 7:30 pm ¦  Forum: Other ¦  Topic: Hello from Colorado! ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 1905

Welcome to the forum @DavidBraley !! Happy to have you here. You made a good choice on the 206rb-5 :thumbsup: You will be very happy with it.

Re: Table Size?

 by John ¦  Tue May 03, 2022 7:27 pm ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Table Size? ¦  Replies: 14 ¦  Views: 3216

I have been working on a 4'x8' table for years now. When I get my new shop built I want two 4x8 tables so that I can have the options of having 4x16' or 8x8' Big thing is build your tables to a comfortable height for you to work at and then raise your machine to that height. The table I have now I b...

Re: start up upholstery

 by John ¦  Thu Apr 28, 2022 7:30 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: start up upholstery ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 2550

Keep up the good work! Haha yep Ive made that mistake a few times. We all do.

Re: First ever time with a sewing machine

 by John ¦  Thu Apr 28, 2022 4:28 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: First ever time with a sewing machine ¦  Replies: 37 ¦  Views: 6987

I use a Jiffy J4000.
https://amzn.to/2GKa8X0

Re: European suppliers

 by John ¦  Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:49 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: European suppliers ¦  Replies: 8 ¦  Views: 1809

@Riwaka1 Ohhh I am very sorry I was under the assumption that Ireland was part of the UK. I forgot that I had to use euros there when I visited. My bad.

Here are the EU suppliers I know of.
https://www.oldtimer-textiles.de/
https://westtrading.nl/en
https://leatherproject.eu/

Re: Cloth tops

 by John ¦  Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:38 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Cloth tops ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 1853

Good on you for being up front with him! That could have easily turned in to a disaster if you promised a price.

I would assume sunbrella would work just fine for that application however I would probably try to convince the customer to go with actual automotive convertible top canvas.

Re: Adjusting the hight of the walking feet on a 211W155 Singer

 by John ¦  Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:33 pm ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Adjusting the hight of the walking feet on a 211W155 Singer ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 4252

Thanks! That is really great to hear! It make all the hard work I put in to making the courses worth it.

Re: First ever time with a sewing machine

 by John ¦  Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:31 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: First ever time with a sewing machine ¦  Replies: 37 ¦  Views: 6987

On corners like that relief notches are important to allow you to sew a smooth curve. But once your done sewing the cover I go back and trim the seam allowance now to about a little over an 1/8 of an inch. I only trim the seam allowance in the corners. You want the seam allowance on the straights so...

Re: Vinyls, suedes and leather

 by John ¦  Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:23 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Vinyls, suedes and leather ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 1910

albrights, Miami corp, keystone bros, perfect fit upholstery, bry tech, relicate leather, duglass interior products. Those are my go to suppliers for my business. Albrights is my favorite because of the service and free shipping. However i haven't found a supplier that has everything you could ever ...

Re: upgrade servo motor durkopp 239-125

 by John ¦  Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:37 pm ¦  Forum: Sewing Machines & Tools - Reviews / Problems / Fixes / Etc... ¦  Topic: upgrade servo motor durkopp 239-125 ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 1115

I'm excited to see your progress! Its great to see when people take the time to really master the basic skills in the apprentice course. It will make things sooo much easier for you in the future on your projects.

Re: Adjusting the hight of the walking feet on a 211W155 Singer

 by John ¦  Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:32 pm ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Adjusting the hight of the walking feet on a 211W155 Singer ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 4252

@Pitt_Boss Great work! I love seeing what you all are able to accomplish from what you learned in the courses. Now all your friends are gonna want you to do their interior :thumbsup: I love how you took the extra time to get your diamond points end at the seam. We would love to do a facebook studen...

Re: How to quote restaurant booths

 by John ¦  Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:29 pm ¦  Forum: Business ¦  Topic: How to quote restaurant booths ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 2759

@JimmieJoe Great advice! I hadn't considered that.

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