Author Topic: I tried my luck at sewing, I didn't suck to bad.  (Read 1691 times)

ghost28

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I tried my luck at sewing, I didn't suck to bad.
« on: August 29, 2017, 04:07:43 PM »
I put the black canvas top on the Buick roadster, and it took me a week. I now know why upholsterers get the big bucks. WHEW.
« Last Edit: August 29, 2017, 04:11:44 PM by ghost28 »

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Re: I tried my luck at sewing, I didn't suck to bad.
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2017, 04:38:25 PM »
It looks great   good job

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Re: I tried my luck at sewing, I didn't suck to bad.
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2017, 04:51:25 PM »
top looks great to me.  I would like to see a higher bow over drivers area........just gives a different look to the roof.

Just think when you get around to doing another, how much faster it will go, 5--20 minutes ???  you already learned some lessons with this good looking one.

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Re: I tried my luck at sewing, I didn't suck to bad.
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2017, 06:49:55 PM »
          I was wondering if you would get back to this. Glad you did. That really adds a nice, complete look to the Buick
Very well done, Ghost. Ron

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Re: I tried my luck at sewing, I didn't suck to bad.
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2017, 06:50:58 PM »
John that looks great!  Definitely saved yourself some $$$.
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Re: I tried my luck at sewing, I didn't suck to bad.
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2017, 09:26:59 PM »
Nice and a rewarding experience all around...you learning and car looks super

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Re: I tried my luck at sewing, I didn't suck to bad.
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2017, 09:30:28 PM »
Looks crisp and sharp..I like the silver snap contrast.
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Re: I tried my luck at sewing, I didn't suck to bad.
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2017, 08:30:27 AM »
Looks great John!!   I beleive you are getting it dialed in man. It came out looking like a slight chop, nice flow!
The advertising people just sent me a new calender to approve (my shop has been closed since 2014  ::)) anyway on the front page is a silver '32 Stutz DV-32 Ralston Victoria. Has a black top, low and  similar to yours.

Wish my garden tractor seat came out half as good as your top.

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Re: I tried my luck at sewing, I didn't suck to bad.
« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2017, 10:32:25 AM »
Thanks guys. It was kinda fun and the vote of confidence is needed. Even my wife who sews for the whole family liked it.
 Sammons that seat looks good and comfortable.

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Re: I tried my luck at sewing, I didn't suck to bad.
« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2017, 05:03:03 PM »
Great job Ghost, you should be proud...

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Re: I tried my luck at sewing, I didn't suck to bad.
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2017, 07:10:49 PM »
Nice jobs, Ghost and Sammons!!
Tighten it up til it strips, then back it off a quarter turn

 


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