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Hoping this works. A before and after of my first wingback.

Comments please.

Wade

Just wanted to let everyone know, not that anyone had been waiting on pins and needles(no pun intended, but not a bad one). Anyway, I ended up purchasing the Consew 226. It runs great, a little dusty and dirty but I have a local guy who repairs industrial walking foot machines. I am sooooo psyched. Does not have a servo motor, so that is going to be my next purchase.

Now for my question about fabric. Since I am just starting, the work isn't here yet, so I want to do a couple projects for myself. Doing this for two reasons, 1st I can get the feel for my "new" machine and 2nd I will get some projects done that I would have taken to someone else to do, two birds, as they say. Now, my first project is a grill cover and the second is a central air conditioner unit cover. They are both going to be custom, obviously, but what material should I use. Vinyl? Canvas? Can I use the same for both? Do I line the material? I live in north central wisconsin and winters get cold. The a/c unit cover is going to be outside all the time,(another obvious) and the grill cover will be stored in the garage during the winter.

I apologize for being so long winded. Any help will be appreciated.

Wade

Hello All!

I am looking to purchase a machine. I am newish to the craft of upholstery but not to sewing (THANKS MOM!) Anyway, i have a question about a Thompson portable industrial walking foot machine. What does a guy pay for one of these, says it runs great and just had it serviced. Are they dependable? I have a limited budget ($200-$300 for a machine) and am having a hard time finding info on inexpensive, dependable starter sewing machines. I have a '64 Singer machine and it does a decent job on 2-3 layers of Joanne fabric "upholstery" fabrics. This machine would be just a "starter", unless it is good enough for all the time, everytime.

Hello Everyone,

I am new to this forum (first ever post) and have a dilemma I am hoping someone or everyone, can help me with. I have an opportunity to "take over" an upholstery business. I know, as I have read a post on this subject before, that the reputation goes with the original owners. But, honestly, I have been working with the owner, learning the trade (I am a complete newbee) and the people that come in to the shop really don't know who the actual owners are. So I think I am safe there. They want to sell me the whole building for, well let's just say, a lot of money. I already have a mortgage and really can't afford another. I have asked to lease the building, but the owners live out of town and are frankly sick of the drive day in and day out. Like I said, they have been teaching me and letting me do some work for them and I have been having a blast doing it. The are more than busy with the upholstery but, have another business that is really taking off and they want to focus on that. They are super nice and helpful and I have told them that I am for sure going to take this leap of faith and eventually do this full time, lease or no lease. I am hoping to have them tell their current customers that I am going to be around for years to come. I have A LOT to learn, and I did buy the DVD's from here and working with them, I hope to have the basic and essential skill to do most of the jobs presented to me. If anyone has any words of wisdom to pass on, i would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks for your time,
Wade