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mgbreis
Ryan Reis
Beatrice, NE
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07/16/2008 11:07AM

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I tried my hand at sewing...
Posted by: mgbreis
Date: August 24, 2012 03:04PM

Here's what I ended up with:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c298/mgbreis/photo-25.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c298/mgbreis/photo-26.jpg

Interiors are tough, hard to find someone local that will do what you want, in a short period of time, and not charge a mint for it. So, I decided to give it a shot. Time consuming but fun! And, it's a perfect side-hobby for when it's too hot or cold to be in the garage.


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Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
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10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: I tried my hand at sewing...
Posted by: rficalora
Date: August 26, 2012 12:39AM

Good work Ryan. Did you do that on a home or commercial type machine?


mgbreis
Ryan Reis
Beatrice, NE
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Re: I tried my hand at sewing...
Posted by: mgbreis
Date: August 26, 2012 11:16PM

Thanks Rob. It's basically a kind-of heavy duty home machine that my wife bought for me off of ebay. I wish I had a machine with a real walking foot, but this works okay with a walking foot attachment.
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Fred Key
West coast - Canada
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05/14/2010 03:06AM

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I really thought that I'd be an action figure by now!

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Re: I tried my hand at sewing...
Posted by: DiDueColpi
Date: October 05, 2012 01:51AM

So Ryan, let me get this straight.
You took a perfectly good seat and turned it into blue plaid?
But seriously, good job man.
The walking foot machine is useful in heavy material but isn't needed in everyday upholstery.
I have a few styles of machines and use a house hold style 1964 Singer zig zag machine more than any other.
Cheers
Fred


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