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Tom,
My step mom has done several boat interiors with her regular sewing machine. She said that as long as you go slow and have a machine with metal gears you should be ok. So, one day several years ago I picked up a complete Singer sewing machine (with metal gearing) with foot pedal and carry case. I've managed to sew a few things; come clothing repairs, redoing the law furniture, etc but I haven't tried anything real heavy yet.
If I get real serious about it my buddy picked up a heavy duty Pfaff machine with a walking foot not long ago.
The Singer 201K is a workhorse, this one built in 1955. I found a treadle cabinet needing work on Kijeejee; replaced top veneer and striped finish. It is all gear driven, with electric motor which may be the weak point; but I will baby it. The stitching is incredible at this point.
Looking forward to doing a bunch of sewing through the winter.
I've been looking at the "best" way to finish the edge of the visors once upholstered. I will be removing the swing arm from the rod; so that I can do more machine sewing to top stitch the edge. Once I completed the sewing I propose to "slide" the rod back into the swing plate hinge. I think this will be doable (in theory).
These are the kinds of phrases the lead me right down the rabbit hole
Bobby
LOL ..yeah Bobby, I hear that!
I've consulted Mr. Google; his opinion is that in order to machine top stitch the vinyl I will have to do it with cover installed on the visor. My order of execution will be to glue 1/4" foam over visor base, then light cardboard over that, which will give the visor some form and hopefully allow me to slide the cover sleeve over the visor. I'll give myself enough seam allowance (3/8"). I want to have a nice finished edge.
After that it will be top stitch the cover close to the edge of the visor as I can get. I'm limited to how thick the material can be based on the limitations of the sewing machine I've got.
I went ahead with sewing up the passenger side visor sleeve last night. I was hoping to top stitch all around the outside edge to finish it up but the sewing machine is not up to the task. I eliminated using cardboard over the 1/4" foam.
I originally thought about making the sleeve and hand stitching the end where the rod is. This is the route I'm taking now.
In keeping with the theme of the rest of my truck, the visor is not perfect but I think it will block the sun as required.
Edit: Been wondering about lubricant on the rod when I re-assemble them to the visor swing panels. Don't want oil or grease to bleed through on to the visor.
Edit: Been wondering about lubricant on the rod when I re-assemble them to the visor swing panels. Don't want oil or grease to bleed through on to the visor.
Tom
Maybe a little bit of graphite? Just remember, a little dab will do ya
Scary Bobby, but that's my thought process as well.
I am finished upholstery on both visors; so now I will need to correct the drooping drivers side hardware. Next will be re-painting the hardware before assembly. Not likely to get at that any time soon.
Overall, I am happy that I will at least be able to drive into sunlight without having to shield my eyes , one hand on wheel.
Went to above freezing today, so was able get into the garage to straighten the visor rod. I bolted the rod to a 2x4 and bent around a lag bolt to straighten it.
Finished re-paint on the rods, so can re-assemble the visors.
Started the upholstery of the door panels today as well. Stay tuned, pictures to follow.
I've had time to tackle the door panels as well. My original design was to incorporate the spears and logo from the hood. I decided the cab would be a little "busy with the Ford lettering so KISS principle in effect here.
I'll nurse out the "puckers" in the covering when I install them on the inspection plate.
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