your sewin machine can make it if it has the right foot
Yeah, here's a link to my old topic. Havn't updated yet since i dont have the front seats done. (this is also my first time using a sewing machine so it took some time)Originally posted by young_260_boy@Sep 3 2006, 12:02 AM~6094313
thanks cuz you got n e pics
also when you fold it over, depending on how stiff your material is, using tack glue to hold it down while you sew helps.Originally posted by FlipFlopBox@Sep 13 2006, 04:49 AM~6161384
if ur talkin bout the piping round the edges of seats all u need is vinyl and u just need the plastic pipe or whatever its called n u sew a 1" piece fold it over then put in the piping and then sew it about and 1/8th inch from the pipe inbetween the other material pm me i got some papaers with some diagrams n shit i can try to scan for you
I just use pins to hold it together just like the seat material so that after its together i can angle cut it so it will be more forgiving to wear n tearOriginally posted by red_ghost@Sep 13 2006, 08:25 AM~6161652
also when you fold it over, depending on how stiff your material is, using tack glue to hold it down while you sew helps.
yeah, and to get the tack glue to set you need to still pin it together. Just depending how long the piping is, its easier to glue it so you dont have pins getting in the way when you go to sew it.Originally posted by cashmoneyspeed@Sep 13 2006, 10:58 PM~6168683
I just use pins to hold it together just like the seat material so that after its together i can angle cut it so it will be more forgiving to wear n tear
Maybe i'll give that a try when i get the hang of the machine a little better. for now, i go so slow, they dont really get in the way.Originally posted by red_ghost@Sep 14 2006, 05:21 AM~6169604
yeah, and to get the tack glue to set you need to still pin it together. Just depending how long the piping is, its easier to glue it so you dont have pins getting in the way when you go to sew it.
what kind of material are you using? That can make a diffrence. If its leather or really thick vinyl, are you using the correct kind of needle for the sewing machine? If not, it can catch and jam up, or throw it off so you wont sew straight.Originally posted by cashmoneyspeed@Sep 16 2006, 01:35 AM~6185094
Maybe i'll give that a try when i get the hang of the machine a little better. for now, i go so slow, they dont really get in the way.
Originally posted by 85_regal_ryda@Sep 16 2006, 05:06 PM~6187028
i used clothing line cord, you can get it at wal-mart for like $2 for like 100 feet of it and it flexible enough to work with ....its the shit people use outside when the hang there clothes out to dry...
I'm using some semi thick vinyl and i have the heavy duty needles and thread. If i ever end up using leather, i think i'll do what you said and glue the seems rather than trying to pin it all up.Originally posted by red_ghost@Sep 16 2006, 08:40 AM~6185505
what kind of material are you using? That can make a diffrence. If its leather or really thick vinyl, are you using the correct kind of needle for the sewing machine? If not, it can catch and jam up, or throw it off so you wont sew straight.