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This truly is a great compilation and insight into creating relationships between businesses. I believe in the win-win and with now having a bit of better understanding hope to connect with some of these folks, as I too love working with designer fabrics and concepts. Good luck to others who choose to build these in-direct client access . . . AND thanks Doyle for getting the conversation started.

Marlo

I swear before I read this post a month ago my at least 20 yr old oil-free compressor was FINE . . . then right afterwards it blew a valve . . . hubby determined it was the bleeder valve. After much a-do we finally got the valve and the hubby replaced it . . . worked fine for about 2x and now is leaking worse than before  :(

Thank goodness for my portable unit . . . works for everything but does not have the 'air pull' to fill cushions with a bazooka. I am hopeful that the issues can be solved as I too am not really up for starting over.

Offering up the thought of a 'blanket poncho with a belt cinching it up' . . . AND SOCKS  :D :D :D

Especially seeings how you have such great 'make a donut-hole in a cushion' techniques  :D :D

Ahhh . . . Keith I think you are onto another option! As a matter of fact, may not even need cording to hide the ply-grip depending on the arm extension over the side . . .

You make me laugh though with your comment of gravity and flipping the chair . . . often times we do put ply-grip at the top of the back of a curved piece and then pull under and staple. In other words, your thought to me is just a variation of that technique.

I am not a big fan of the double cord idea, though I too have seen it on factory work . . .

Another thought with Gene's or your technique is less dust would collect on top of the cording as it would be built out on top at the seam point with either the cardboard strip or ply-grip for a smoother transition. 

Yes,  even if tweaking doesn't work, it might trigger another ideas.   Keep them coming.n  The whole idea behind "Brainstorming."

When I get a great idea and share it with folks who have been making a living at upholstery for 20 to 40 years, and they don't think it's a great idea, I no longer think it's a great idea.

Nothing wrong with thinking out loud. Sometimes, those "not-so-good" ideas just need some tweaking.

Sounds like a 'McGyver' approach to me 🗽 . . . I kinda like out-of-the-box thinking and appreciate Gene posing this concept for conversation/consideration. When I first read the post, I thought well that is doable as it does solve the uber-thickness issue at the fold-over point. Then I thought this might be a solution for curved backs as the curve tends to curl that skirt in my experience . . . great idea? maybe not for today but who knows about the future??? 

Great info Doyle . . . too bad you don't live closer I would bring you my machine for a go round with your new found skills  :D

My question is if you have such a detailed manual is it in a digital format that could be posted and shared? I have found some manuals online but they are general versions for end users not technician level. I too have had some bobbin wrap problems and would love to refine my Consew as well . . . seems my issue is when shifting from forward to reverse and back again.

Marlo

Is it possible that when you post your pics you show some of the wingback style that did not work too? Would be most appreciative . . .

Marlo

Have you considered covering first with muslin so all you have to do with the final cover fabric is align and place? That would be my approach as the muslin is taking up the strain leaving the other placement less difficult to align.

Marlo

Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions ... especially regarding the 60 days net. I agree it does seem inappropriate given the small business versus conglomerate profiles.

I have made arrangements to view these first-hand today along with the 'material'. From what I learned yesterday, the 'material' is not rolled goods but pre-sewn covers that they ordered from some company. Takes the seamstress part out of the equation but now adds questions regarding quality of seams and sizing ... guess it is like COM with a twist.

As they say, the story continues . . . 🗽

Happy Holidays All!

What wisdom does the group have related to recovering the attached? I have done dental and optometrist chairs before but nothing quite like these.



Any idea of time involved? I am hovering around a figure of $500-600 labor for each but have a few questions to ask the client beforehand (like who's in charge of dis-assembly and delivery?).

Also, has anyone else been asked to accept a '60 days net' on work like this? This would be a new client for our business and yet . . . still need to eat and pay the bills :-)

This makes me think of that old saying: Where there is a will there is a way! Good stuff ...  :)

Agreed Nunyo ... not so good with shredding foam but great for fluff. I had not considered using it for hair ... will have to give that a try. 

Here is what I use ... handed down from my mentor :-)



Other than the cardboard attachment thingy my hubby made for directing the fluff into an attached bag it is all original ... here is an image of the working components inside the unit

I just went through a twisted welt mess of an issue with Sunbrella and jute cord. I ended up stapling one end of the welt to the table and then worked it out like pulling taffy ... all attempts at the machine did no good with this tight weave. Have used same approach with other pesky fabrics as needed ... microfiber being one. Must be an OCD thingy with wanting the welt to run smooth and not have wobbles or waves :-)

Not sure if this will help as your vertical seams may already have this pattern shape ... if not I am attempting a first picture post and have drawn out the shapes I mentioned in my earlier post.

Very rough sketch so no finger-wagging at my 2nd grade pic :-)