Seat Upholstery for beginner

[wellcraft-classic210]

Re: Seat Upholstery for beginner

ajgraz

Thanks for you generous offer. I think trying a different needle size makes sense. I plan to look locally for some.

P.S. Your message box is full.

Thanks again for your interest and support !!!

Also I got the used machine for $30.00 and it seems to work. Its not industrial but does have more power and tension than the previous machine I tried. I will post some pics when I get going on this. // Still waiting on materials.

 

[74bayliner]

Re: Seat Upholstery for beginner

Hello. If you have not already seen this. fellow iboater has great thread with video.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=379388&highlight=mrdflores

 

[wellcraft-classic210]

Re: Seat Upholstery for beginner

1974 Bayliner
Thanks!!! I will take a look at that.

I did find this post that I thought was well written also

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=456614

 

[wellcraft-classic210]

Re: Seat Upholstery for beginner

Update:

I was able to complete 2 seats with some trial and error. Luckily the stiches dont show so in cases where I had tension problems or other I was able to make a second pass.

Some tension problems can be seen in one of the pics below that were resolved with tensioner modifications. It was basically bottomed out after adding washers so I hope to devise something better at some point.


I found this seaming tape very helpful and ended up using it for almost every seam.

http://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-8-for-Canvas-60-Yds


v69 thread, #20 needles, the sewing machine shown below, with the tensioner modified to allow for proper tension, and silicone dabbed on the needle with a Q tip seemed to be the best setup i could find.


Thanks again for the encouragement and tips on this !
Still need to do the rear hatch cover.I will post more pics as things progress.

 

[Georgesalmon]

Re: Seat Upholstery for beginner

Nice job! Can you make me some new canvas?

 

[wellcraft-classic210]

Re: Seat Upholstery for beginner

Sure! I see your located in Wisconsin--- Drop over to Vermont with your boat and we will see what can be done.

 

[wellcraft-classic210]

Re: Seat Upholstery for beginner

Here are a few pics of the finished sundeck & rear jump seats.

Thanks again for all the encouragement!