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Yup there's Sailboats on the Fabric Mike!!!!

You mean it didn't come from the factory like that???

You Misspelled Begins on your BORN page.  BEGAINS

I'm not a PRO but I've done enough projects to think that Gene's response is "Spot ON"!!  You have to KNOW all about how the cushion is going to be used and where it's going to be used before you can give accurate dimensioning instructions it seems to me!!!  In my limited experience once I've determined what I want my final dimensions to be I cut my foam 1/2" larger all the way round (height, length and width) to ensure a nice snug fit.  It's always worked well for me. But again, I'm NOT a PRO!!!

Well since this is a hobby and not my main business, I have to buy a snap tool too.  So I added that cost in as well sooo. with 50 SS snaps, webbing, Binding and 6 yards of Sunbrella 9.2oz material (what the Customer wants) my materials cost came in at $245.00.  I shot him a price of $500.00 to do em and he pulled the trigger so, I guess I'm committed.  I've never done binding so do I need to buy a binder attachment or can you do it by hand?

Uhmmm, my hobby IS upholstery work!!!! ;)

Thanks Mike,  I was thinking $500 bucks.  I guess I'm in the ball park!!!  I'll shoot him a bid and see what he says.

I have a similar issue.  When I reverse, my thread wants to shred and break.  Works Great going forward.  Can't seem to figure this one out.  I believe it's got something to do with the upper tension as well but haven't been able to get her tuned in yet.  Working on it though

As you may know, I'm getting close to retirement and am thinking of doing some upholstery work when I do.  I've done some boat seats etc. and have had some success but am FAR from being as accomplished as you guys.  I can sew a straight line and thread a bobbin but still have a LOT to learn.  I have a guy that wants me to do some mooring covers.  One is about 6x6 the other 5x5.  Typical boat canvas with 1" flat nylon webbing stitched around the perimeter with 1" binding and SS snaps   Nothing fancy and no major darts or cut outs.  Actually pretty straight forward.  I just don't have any idea what to charge.  I've priced the materials and they're gunna run approximately $200.  I'm Guess-Ti-Mating about 4-6 hours labor since I've never done anything like this before so I'm gunna have somewhat of a learning curve but I really can't charge him to much for that.  Soooo, what say you guys??? What would be a fair price for me to charge for something like this?  I really appreciate and trust your opinions.

You are correct.  It is the Patrol and the axle is Live and does engage for off road use.  It's a kool bike but...It's NOT a HARLEY!!!

It's a Ural!!!  I still can't believe he Traded his Anniversary Version Harley for it!  Oh well He and his 5 year old Son seem to be enjoying it a lot, so I guess if he's using it instead of storing it in the Garage most of the time like the Harley I guess it's worth it.

My son is Crazy!!!  He sold his Harly and Bought one of these!!!



His was NOT the Deluxe model shown in the pic and did NOT have padded seats so he called me and wanted to know if I could make one.  He sent me a pattern that he drew an outline of the seat on a Brown grocery bag.  Here's the results.





I free handed the top stitching so it ain't perfect but he said not to worry about it so I didn't.  It's not bad but it ain't perfect either.  Pick up some scrap Naugahyde and foam so total cost was around $15 bucks.  20" zipper in the back and 2" of extra firm foam for padding.  Elastic banding to hold it on.  It's about 12" x 14" x 2" thick  I learn a bit more every time I sit in front of that walking foot.  You guys that do it for a Living amaze me with your skills!!!!

All I can say is...I know and wish you well!!!  It will get better with time!!!

The White Cover Fabric on the Back was my Daughters idea.  She said the chair will sit in a corner all it's life and no one will ever see the back so why not just use the cheap white cover fabric!!  I didn't argue!!!

I appreciate your kind words.  I enjoy the work more than I thought I would.  Not looking to "Get Rich" but I would like to supplement the Retirement Funds a bit.  I was self employed back in my earlier years and learned a bit about bidding jobs so I plan to put that knowledge back into effect.  When they start to say No and walk out the door I'll know I'm asking too much and I can start backing off my prices!!!!

Again Thanks to all.  I've already learned a LOT from this site and plan on learning and asking a LOT More!!!

Mike