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Hi - I have an opportunity to do some marine cushions but frankly, I have no idea how to price the labor. Any suggestions would be of great help. I'm up in New England. They are interior cushions -most likely going to use Sunbrella. I have stock priced. I would like to be competitive but also concerned of being too low.
Thanks
Nora

Hi - I'm working on a long ottoman w/ a striped fabric. The width of the fabric is  1" short on each side from where the original boxing/welt was stapled. Would you add 1" to the boxing height, or would you add additional fabric on each side. This would make a seam though so I'm not sure which way to go since I'm soooo close.  I've pulled it so tight to the original welt line, the tacks kept popping out! Good thing I was wearing my glasses - yikes!
Any thoughts?
Nora

Hi all and thanks for everyone's reply re: good service/sales people in New England. Looking at different machines..Is a 1/2 Hp too fast?
Nora

Looking on I'd rather be safe than sorry w/the clear oil too. I'll stick with it.

Hi - I live in Mass and need to buy a used walking foot machine. Does anyone know any reputable sellers/servicers in the New Eng area?
Also, I have an old Singer 241-13 and someone told me I could use light-weight motor oil in it instead of sewing machine oil - is this true? Tad nervous about this one...
Thanks!
Nora