Newly recovered seats-westy joker

Post by **waltraud** » 21 Apr 2012, 19:25

I've been meaning to go this for awhile dnd can say that unpicking lots of staples from Westfalia coveted rear seats is such fun. Anyway, used leatherette and some dandelion clocks fabric! Will do the buddy seat tomorrow!!

Post by **waltraud** » 21 Apr 2012, 19:26

Post by **Westy End** » 21 Apr 2012, 20:05

will be good to see them in situ.

Post by **Plasticman** » 21 Apr 2012, 20:43

what sewing machine did you use , hidden girlie talents on display here
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Post by **waltraud** » 21 Apr 2012, 22:17

Well, funny you should fall into the age old trap of associating domestic skills with femininity but I'll let you off- its very much like welding in fact, 80% preparation, measuring, cutting out.....the final stitching is the satisfying bit at the end. My eldest daughter is a fashion student do she has an old household electric machine, nothing special though. PVC and fabric together is fairly easy to sew. Will be fitting tomorrow, looks so much brighter than those original westy shades of brown.... and brown!

Post by **waltraud** » 21 Apr 2012, 22:29

Patrick- will be on display with matching buddy seat by Sun pm. T

Post by **Plasticman** » 21 Apr 2012, 22:35

mine has a pfaff and bought a singer 591 walking foot and needle feed unit on the bench fro J Kramers in leeds used but only gently by students , it goes through most everthing but scares me as its so bliddy fast, its got a wet sump and an oil pump . mad thing, dont know how to use it though.lol
anyhow i like the fabric choice, and as for feminine talents its not a trap ,
gonna go make fairy cakes now and fill them with the rhubarb jam i made lastnight

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Post by **boatbuilder** » 21 Apr 2012, 22:50

I have a confession to make... I made a batch of scones today

I also sewed a new zip on my overalls.

Post by **Plasticman** » 21 Apr 2012, 23:28

just shows, if we want a job doing right we do it ourselves
mm :run

Post by **weldore** » 21 Apr 2012, 23:32

What's next...the Mens Institute !!!

Post by **waltraud** » 22 Apr 2012, 10:08

Buddy seat, side bolster and back of energy bed finished. Thinking about off white and red checked floor but a bit overdone possibly? Any thoughts on a good floor match?? Cheers.
NB Mm the machine is a feistier Rossman Club4- turbo obviously!

Post by **waltraud** » 22 Apr 2012, 12:55

Latest interior pics.

Post by **doivey** » 24 Apr 2012, 12:11

Good work,

Did you keep the old material as I it is the same as my rather worn in places material.

Would be useful to have a little more to patch things up.

Did you need to re-stuff the front seats as that is something I need to do as there is literally no padding in the seat backs..

Post by **waltraud** » 24 Apr 2012, 13:36

Thanks- you are about as likely to find that material as Cameron knowing the price of a pint- milk or beer! I just sold my lot but it is just possible that the guy I sold it to might sell on a repair piece. I'll pm him and ask if you like?

Post by **waltraud** » 25 Apr 2012, 21:51

Re front seats, no I did not re-stuff them as have beige leather Saab seats but now wish i had kept the orig ones and re- stuffed. I don't think it's that hard if you are bold, really just need to unpick and there's plenty of haberdashery/ upholstery fillings you could use to re- fill seats even though the original foam bases and backs are probably unavailable. Good luck.

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