Why the Wrinkles

[srl520]

Thanks for all responses,
I will try the heat again first, then take staples out and twist and reposition.
I sew all the foam, no glue. I felt there was less chance for pucker and wrinkles if the foam can float per say.

I just use standard 1/8 foam not the premium.

Seats are in a Formula Boat and I have copied the work that was original when I took all  these pieces apart. There where areas in these seats that did not have foam and areas that did. All was sewn.

[Rich]

1/8th inch? Maybe that's the problem, I would think 1/2" or even 1/4".
Rich

[Mike]

it looks to me as is the vinyl was loose friom th foam as you say it is id glue and use 1/2" foam for a nice puffy look

[srl520]

I will post pic this week. Problem fixed.
First a correction, I used 1/4" sew foam. I just was not happy with the way this skin fit. It was to loose. I took apart the seam that was wrinkled and took it in and was careful not to pull on to much on either pieces when sewing. The wrinkle was better and my wife says you would not notice it. Well I still new it was there.

I decided it was time to go buy a steamer and "Wulla" the wrinkle is gone and the skin fits much better. I am happy with it now.
Like I said, I will get some finished pics this week.
Thanks for all the helpful responses.

[Mike]

cool 

[JDUpholstery]

glad you got it resolved, and the investment in a steamer will pay for itself in no time reducing things like this happening again....with vinyl heat is nexcessary!

[fragged8]

where was that video from East coast customs where the guy showed a heat alternative without
a steamer. ?
He used a microwave to heat towels in a bowl of water and used them to heat out the wrinkles.

rich

[srl520]

where was that video from East coast customs where the guy showed a heat alternative without
a steamer. ?
He used a microwave to heat towels in a bowl of water and used them to heat out the wrinkles.

rich

I saw that video. I tried it, but it still did not work the same.

[srl520]

Here are pic of finished product.
http://s608.photobucket.com/user/srl520/media/Projects/P1070589.jpg.html
http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt168/srl520/Projects/P1070590.jpg
http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt168/srl520/Projects/P1070591.jpg

[baileyuph]

Again, very good work. 

Doyle

[JuneC]

They look great!  You should be proud of yourself and they'll serve you well as an example of your skills.  Go-fast helm and passenger seats are not trivial. 

June

[baileyuph]

SRL, it would be interesting to hear you say after haveing done a dozen of these seats, what the hours would be for you do one to include making patterns and the whole seat?

Give it some thought, I am thinking the time after a dozen, will be significantly less for you have gathered a bundle of knowledge and skills that offer pay back. 

Again, congratulations, wish I could be there to share the enjoyment.

Did you say where you are from?  Mind offering a general idea, I don't encounter your qualites at that work just every day.

Thanks,

Doyle

[srl520]

Here is a little history. I bought a brand new Econosew 10yrs ago and decide to try making something with it. Never had any experience. Used it off and on for first 8yrs to just do small repairs and some cushions here and there. 2yrs ago  I decided I wanted to really take this further and redo the upholstery in my boat. I really didn't know how to even make the patterns and allowances. I figure I could save myself quite a bit of money. I lingered on her for quite some time and learned alot. (Thanks to all by the way).

I went to a upholstery class for 5days and that was all the hands on training I got. The rest was trial and error and mostly error. I was a carpenter at one time so the wood repairs where not difficult.

Here is the start. Had to rebuild the corners of the rear seat.
http://s608.photobucket.com/user/srl520/media/Projects/P1020344.jpg.html
http://s608.photobucket.com/user/srl520/media/Projects/P1020374.jpg.html
http://s608.photobucket.com/user/srl520/media/Projects/P1030380.jpg.html

Then the rest of the bench. I still have to redo the center cushion.
http://s608.photobucket.com/user/srl520/media/Projects/P1030375.jpg.html

Then the Hatch.
http://s608.photobucket.com/user/srl520/media/Projects/hatch_40.jpg.html

Then I got crazy with the audio system.
http://s608.photobucket.com/user/srl520/media/Projects/P1060216.jpg.html

Then it took another year of doing other friends stuff to feel I was ready to tackle these bolsters.
As far as hours, I am very slow. I don't know how I could make a living at it. I don't think I could get anyone to
pay me for all the hours I have into this upholstery project.
Yes, the next time will go better, but very time consuming.

[Mike]

look great that audio system is sick.  is that a ninetys formula?

where do you boat at?

[srl520]

Yes, it is a 93' Formula 357. Great boat.

We spend most of the time on Lake Mead