Re: sewing vinyl
- From: "~KK in BC~" <koffeekupz@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 03:33:13 GMT
not entirely true!!! In particular I know of one set of seats that I did
over 9 years ago now that the person has moved to three different boats
simply because they were the best ones he said he has ever owned. They did
not rip, they did not pull apart at the seams, they did not leak making the
foam break down. AND they were done on a regular machine using the proper
thread and silicone spray only.
It IS possible to do a 100% finished product if you take your time and use
the right materials for the job. I even have pictures of the seats that I
could scan just to show you what can be done on a regular sewing machine.
I don't see why she wont be able to make these things properly and
wonderfully.
~KK in BC~ who has upholstered everything from kitchen chairs to the entire
inside of an airplane and boat seats too.
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"Perry Templeton" <perrylep@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I make my living as an upholsterer. When my residential customers come to
>me with their attempts to sew vinyl on their home machines, I congratulate
>them on their "valiant effort". Chances are, your machine won't really
>produce a 100% finished product. And unless you are using a special
>thread, you are throwing away time and money.
> I understand the DIY mindset...it's how I started 20 years ago. But as a
> sewing enthusiasist (sp?), I think you would be more enriched by finding a
> friendly neighborhood upholsterer and get them to just sew it for you.
> (Heck, send it to me, and I'll sew it for you, for free, just to have it
> done right) And then you can do the final installation.
> Also, on boat anything, I use stainless staples, they don't rust out.
> HTH
> Perry
>
> "IMS" <iscott@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 27 Jul 2005 18:47:47 +0200, "kristinelund"
> <dolores_88@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>Help! I just put some vinyl fabric in my sewing machine. I'm sewing a new
>>cushion for my husband's boat. Although I've set the stitch length to
>>long
>>the stitches appear very small and it's tough going. Does sewing vinyl
>>have
>>special requirements?
>>
>
>>
>
> Can your sewing machine handle heavy materials? Guess that's the first
> question....
>
> If the manual states it should be able to sew these items, then lighten
> the pressure on the presser foot. I don't use a teflon foot or a
> walking foot on any of my vintage machines, but those items may help
> you....
>
> For me a combination of long stitch length, low pressure, and a size 16
> or 18 needle and of course, going s-l-o-w-l-y.
>
> -Irene
>
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