Should i do my own upholstry?
- Thread starter Keith V
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Keith,
Tom's tip may be a good one.
I just did an online search for "walking foot attachment" and came up with lots of hits that were pretty cheap.
Maybe your $3K isn't at risk quite yet.
Tom's tip may be a good one.
I just did an online search for "walking foot attachment" and came up with lots of hits that were pretty cheap.
Maybe your $3K isn't at risk quite yet.
Like i mentioned. My mother-in-law did mine with her standard machine. Same one she makes elf costumes and my curtains with. It was so long ago there is a potential they even used the one my wife has.
Make sure you take a look at rochford supply. Foam, batting, and fabric.
I think there is a fabric warehouse too. I wonder if jeff wolf bought his?
Sailrite has a machine for $1,000.
When you finish, whatever machine you bought is probably still worth most of what you paid for it
When you finish, whatever machine you bought is probably still worth most of what you paid for it
No I'm too busy, but I will ( hopefully ) retire this spring and will have time for more projects!
I have done regular furniture upholstery and found it like many GMC projects - if you had three to do, the third one would be downright easy. The learning curve is the effort. And it alwayes proves to be much more time than I predict as well.
As to machinery, I watch slickdeals.net and it had what is marketed as tougher machine
slickdeals.net
Seems like a decent option if you don't already have a machine. I have done all my previous efforts with a regular duty machine, and the fabric density and layers for corners and such are where a heavy machine gets relevant.
As to machinery, I watch slickdeals.net and it had what is marketed as tougher machine
Brother ST371HD
on Amazon for $150...Brother ST371HD Strong & Tough Sewing Machine - 2025-11-22
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Seems like a decent option if you don't already have a machine. I have done all my previous efforts with a regular duty machine, and the fabric density and layers for corners and such are where a heavy machine gets relevant.
Keith... you're being selfish! Your job is getting in the way of us living vicariously through your upholstery project. If the job is the main problem I can make a phone call and the job goes away...you also won't be able to fly so you'll have to use your GMC Motorhome!
You don't need an industrial machine, though they're helpful. I made the cushions for the Birchaven at Bean Station on Marti Samsel's 1950's Singer Featherweight, a portable machine with a single stitch.
Singer Featherweight - Wikipedia
It was my first time making cushions, YouTube research, abracadabra, cushions. Came out well.
LOL I'm sorry Richard, I can only imagine how hard it is on you. Im sure I'll be done with work soon and will be able to do more GMC projects!
Then I'll suppose youll want me to post them
Then I'll suppose youll want me to post them
