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01-08-2013, 06:02 AM

Sewhappytoquilt

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Not a Quilt, and Not as Fun

I was commissioned to re-upholster a friend's golf cart...NEVER again! Sewing canvas on my little machine was like trying to force a piece of wood to go around a curve. In the photo, I just have the underside duck taped for delivery. The owner was able to stretch and staple the cover onto the seats and it honestly looks like a professional job. But, NEVER again!

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01-08-2013, 06:03 AM

maryb119

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Nice job!!

01-08-2013, 06:07 AM

Joset

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wow you did a great job. i dont think i would of tackle that one.

01-08-2013, 06:22 AM

RV Quilter

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I know the feeling. My husband bought a small fishing boat and I used vinyl to recovered his seat cushion and back rest including piping with all new padding. Did he love it? Yes. Would I do it again.....not unless I have to!!!!

01-08-2013, 06:51 AM

intoquilting

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I just finished a fitted mattress cover and now need to make a set of cushion covers for a camper so I feel your pain.

01-08-2013, 06:54 AM

adamae

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Years ago DH asked me to reupholster boat cushions for his Chris Craft boat...Neverr again...

01-08-2013, 07:48 AM

Grandma Bonnie

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You did a great job!

01-08-2013, 07:52 AM

Grandma Peg

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Looks very nice

01-08-2013, 11:32 AM

nativetexan

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great job though!! one time I tried to sew the seams on an old U.S. flag again before washing it and the dirt and fabric was horrid. I had to quit or my machine would have suffered.

01-09-2013, 06:11 AM

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KimmerB

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You did great, very nice colors! I was talked into recovering all the cushions in a travel trailer and for 2 pontoon boats, they looked good but I also said never again!