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Title: Upolostery question
Post by: munch on November 11, 2018, 12:02:19 PM
Has anyone had any experience with this material or have an opinion?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/173298783473

Title: Re: Upolostery question
Post by: TFoch on November 11, 2018, 07:05:01 PM
Looks like cool stuff.  Might have to look into it for my door panels.
Tom
Title: Re: Upolostery question
Post by: EDNY on November 11, 2018, 08:50:45 PM
Could save a lot of time diamond stitching...that shipping isn't cheap and isn't reduced a whole lot as you buy more.
Title: Re: Upolostery question
Post by: 39delux on November 12, 2018, 10:07:06 AM
Wonder if they would do panels with material that the customer supplies?  Tuff getting all the colors to match on an entire interior. 
Title: Re: Upolostery question
Post by: TFoch on November 12, 2018, 07:25:02 PM
Too bad they don't have it in tuck & roll.
Title: Re: Upolostery question
Post by: munch on November 13, 2018, 09:03:29 AM
Is this close?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Vinyl-Pleats-Black-Automotive-Marine-Upholstery-Material-heat-sealed-5yards/192437996625?hash=item2cce32cc51:g:lgUAAOSw4DJYfP4X:rk:22:pf:0
Title: Re: Upolostery question
Post by: TFoch on November 13, 2018, 12:30:13 PM
Yes I'll have to check it out.
Title: Re: Upolostery question
Post by: sammons on November 13, 2018, 07:49:20 PM
My stepmom used that on one of dads interiors. Great on door panels  but a little stiff and bunchy to work with on seats other than straight bench or just used for inserts on buckets. 
 
I've used the tuck and roll stuff on door panels, good stuff.
Title: Re: Upolostery question
Post by: TFoch on November 13, 2018, 08:06:25 PM
My stepmom used that on one of dads interiors. Great on door panels  but a little stiff and bunchy to work with on seats other than straight bench or just used for inserts on buckets. 
 
I've used the tuck and roll stuff on door panels, good stuff.
That's what I was thinking of was for door panels.
Tom
Title: Re: Upolostery question
Post by: Rattiac on November 14, 2018, 08:13:48 PM
Could save a lot of time diamond stitching...that shipping isn't cheap and isn't reduced a whole lot as you buy more.
Shipping is one of the biggest issues we have in the upholstery world, it gets expensive.
Since UPS changed the rates to dimensions+weight, a roll of material is 54"+- width and suppliers like to use a roll even if it's only a yard or less.
We've tried getting them to fold it up and put it in a smaller box or padded envelopes but they dont listen.
That looks like good vinyl. Measure twice, order once. 8)
Title: Re: Upolostery question
Post by: 39delux on November 16, 2018, 11:18:03 AM
When ordering this type of pre-made panel the colors and texture is limited and may not match with what you want.  I've just ran across several walking foot sewing machines that may be interesting for the DIY group.  First is a Sailrite LS-1 for $700.  Second is a Consew CP206 for $400 and last is a Rex 607 for $270 (knockoff of the Sailrite).  I've found it fun and rewarding to sew my own panels and floor mat edging. 
Title: Re: Upolostery question
Post by: EDNY on November 16, 2018, 01:14:55 PM
When ordering this type of pre-made panel the colors and texture is limited and may not match with what you want.  I've just ran across several walking foot sewing machines that may be interesting for the DIY group.  First is a Sailrite LS-1 for $700.  Second is a Consew CP206 for $400 and last is a Rex 607 for $270 (knockoff of the Sailrite).  I've found it fun and rewarding to sew my own panels and floor mat edging.

Are you using a clutch or servo motor? (I switched to servo on my Juki)
Title: Re: Upolostery question
Post by: ghost28 on November 16, 2018, 05:07:17 PM
When ordering this type of pre-made panel the colors and texture is limited and may not match with what you want.  I've just ran across several walking foot sewing machines that may be interesting for the DIY group.  First is a Sailrite LS-1 for $700.  Second is a Consew CP206 for $400 and last is a Rex 607 for $270 (knockoff of the Sailrite).  I've found it fun and rewarding to sew my own panels and floor mat edging.
I agree my singer and me are gonna get back on sewing soon.
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