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My wife was given a new sewing machine a few years ago that she had never used. I decided to get it out and see if I could make some stuff for the boat. Made a platform cover and wake rack covers. It was really fun and turned out really well for my first sewing project ever. I used vinyl for the platform cover on the top and sides and a canvas on the bottom.
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Last edited by MTRBTR; 10-30-2019, 09:34 AM.2006 SV 211 (Sold)
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Looks good I am lucky to have a wife that has been sewing for 40 plus years and works part time for a boat canvas shop. -
That’s cool. It would actually be a really neat skill to have.2006 SV 211 (Sold)
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I know its a Nautique forum but you did an awesome job on that quilt.Comment
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Haha! I will take all the credit for that!2006 SV 211 (Sold)
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stay warm MT
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Thanks. We need it. Cold came early this year. -7 here yesterday2006 SV 211 (Sold)
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Congrats. Yep, years ago i took up a little sewing on a cheap machine. Comes in handy once in a while.Comment
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Always wanted to learn how to do interiors. I love the work the guy on Bitch'n Rides does.....Comment
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How hard was that vinyl to sew with a regular sewing machine? I’ve considered trying some skins in the past. My wife has a sewing machine.
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My wife has a Consew commercial machine with a walking foot . It can sew just about anything.Comment
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So this was just a standard sewing machine that I used: I put a #16 needle in it and the vinyl I bought wasn’t super thick. However it didn’t have any trouble when I sewed the straps on. I was a little worried it might not go through the vinyl to but I did a test run on some scrap pieces that I had before I ordered what I needed and it seemed to work fine.2006 SV 211 (Sold)
97 Sport Nautique (Sold)
89 PS 190 (Sold)
05 Fourwinns Horizon 180 (Sold)
89 Fourwinns 170 Freedom (Sold)
75 MFG (Sold)Comment
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Those are not easy materials to start with. Congrats!Comment
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you have already done more than me I would rather put in stringers that to sew.Comment
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I sew a bit too. I made a blanket with duck canvas on one side and flannel on the other.
It has Velcro straps and I use it to make sure the canvas cover doesn’t sit on the rear sun deck vinyl while in storage.
Seems like on a prior boat condensation from the cover left permanent stains on the sun deck.
I don’t have a photo to share. But it is working to keep the new vinyl new looking!
Merry Christmas
Doug
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