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Wow - this is an eye opener. $800? 117 or 133? I live in Mass so I think I will contact the Mass compliance people and see exactly what they want. It seems redundant that all materials have fire code certs and when you put them together you still have to have it tested? Yes, this could be a deal breaker, courtesy the govt.

This a first for me.. I am making cushions for church pews (thank you all who answered my last email about them.) The foam, Dacron, and fabric all meet the CA 133 fire code requirement.  I have been told that I need to sew in tags stating this on each cushion. No problem. I spoke with the MA compliance office and they said these tags come from the fabric supplier. The owner of the drapery co who has contracted me to do the cushions stated she called the fabric manufacturer and they know nothing about such tags and have no clue as to what she is referring to. Anybody ever run into this??

thank you all!

I want to be like Mike too - wow!

Hi  everyone, I'm making some cushions for a church. The seats are 15" depth by 159" length, 2" thick. Considering this length, should i be cutting this foam 1/4" short? There will be welt cord which at this length, I guess Iam worried about fit. Or, jut leave it alone?
Thanks
Nora

Here's a good  read on using the old skin
http://marinefabricatormag.com/articles/0311_st2_inside_covers.html

Thanks read this - good stuff

Thanks everyone - I have a feeling I'm going to be trying a few different pattern techniques for this crazy looking engine box - and thank you for the video too!

Hi - working on a curved engine cover with three different colors of vinyl (think ski boat). Does anyone use anything in particular that they really like for making templates - white dust cover? Plastic? Not sure that will work on a such big curve..Thanks!

UGH! I feel like an idiot. I was on Miamicorp and Mobern but never received a reply from Mobern about perforated vinyl. So, on Miamicorps website I didn't look under Allante since I didn't know that was Mobern's perforated brand with that green. Hours wasted. So, this am I spoke with Gordy at Miamicorp who is sending me a FREE sample of Allante Pine. Thanks Gordy! What a nice way to start a Monday. Boy I hope its the right color. Thanks everyone! If I came here first, it would have saved me alot of time. Back to Work!

 :o Hi- okay, I have pulled out the majority of my hair trying to find this vinyl... Does anyone know of any manufacturer that makes a perforated marine vinyl with a hole punch design.  I'm working on a pontoon boat and the cushions have three color schemes with this dark green punch hole design in the center. Has anyone seen or have this color/design?  I have tried so many companies, I could scream. I'm going to have to call the owner and get the hull number/boat make and maybe the actual manufacture of the boat will be kind enough to give me the name of the vinyl  - not betting on that one...  Nora

I have a website as well. It is a good tool for new customers who want to see your work. I have it linked on my email as well as my business cards. There is a way to track how many "hits" you receive on your website. I know you can do this through google etc.. Word of mouth is still my best method of getting customers though.

Thanks - I am in Marblehead, just north of Boston. I have heard of D.M. of Maine and will look at the the other one as well. My upholstery supplier does carry some close cell, open cell marine foam etc., but it isn't what he specializes in and I want to make sure I am using the proper materials.

Thank you both! I will check out Miamicorp.com. Re: foam, if I'm doing a bolster, or other type of attached vinyl covered piece, what type of marine grade foam do you recommend?

Hi - I mainly do residential upholstery but have started to move a bit into marine work. I live along the NE coast and it seems like there is more money to be had in marine cushions than couch cushions....
With that said, I used Sunbrella for my first boat cushions but what about vinyl or naugahyde? Is there a difference? I have been asked to do a few seats that I am assuming are in vinyl for a ski boat. Does anyone recommend a particular manufacturer of vinyl? How about a good wholesaler? I have no idea what a barrel shaped ski boat seat would price out at.. Foam in good shape. Just replacing vinyl. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Nora

thanks - will do