Featherweight Case
#1
Featherweight Case
Good morning, wise QB members -
I have a FW case in need of some refurbishing and repair. I've replaced the handle and now the case itself needs some work. I've looked online for videos, etc., and have found nothing specifically addressing repairing the case. I would appreciate any advice this group could offer. Thank you - -
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I have a FW case in need of some refurbishing and repair. I've replaced the handle and now the case itself needs some work. I've looked online for videos, etc., and have found nothing specifically addressing repairing the case. I would appreciate any advice this group could offer. Thank you - -
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#4
Power Poster
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern California
Posts: 19,127
Is it structurally sound??. If so, just use a little paint. Here is the post referred to above:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t255809.html
You might want to try the advance search. Quite a few posts regarding featherweight cases.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t255809.html
You might want to try the advance search. Quite a few posts regarding featherweight cases.
#5
I used black shoe polish on mine. It was "Kiwi Leather Premier Shine Ultra Brillant" and covers up scrapes and scuffs.
If you really want to strip and recover it, that black fabric/vinyl is called tolex and you can find it online as it is used for musical instrument cases.
If you really want to strip and recover it, that black fabric/vinyl is called tolex and you can find it online as it is used for musical instrument cases.
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: NM
Posts: 993
I peeled all of the black fabric off of a case and then sanded and glued the joints. Picked out a upholstery fabric, measured the case on all of the sides, top and bottom, cut the fabric with 1/2" seams, got some fabric/upholstery glue and started glueing the fabric on, turn under the 1/2" seam area on top of fabric that is already glued, I used clamps and large rubber bands to hold as it was drying. It turned out very nice.
#7
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: New York
Posts: 1,572
Bonnie Hunter's Quiltville blog had a few photos of decoupaged cases folks brought to her classes. She had a short video of someone demonstrating the process. I have a shabby case and am debating whether to use some thin embossed leather, vinyl or fabric. Would love to see yours when finished.
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