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Hey Guys,

After having a go at making and fitting my headlining, which went really well, I thought I'd move on to custom covering my door panels.

This is the first one I've done so far, and I'm really pleased with it

I have to say, I'm seriously considering making them to sell, or maybe starting some kind of custom upholstery business, but I know I need a bit more practice first.

I just thought I'd post the pic on here and get some feedback on what you all think????

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sorry bud but pic dont work ???

Argggghhhh!!!

I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but the pic just won't upload.

I've checked the file size which is ok (I think) but still no good. Can anybody help?

I love that. Looks cool


is the detail stitched? what material is it made with?

(I just cut and pasted the link into the browser)

Yep, all detail is stitched, with off white piping to break up the blue a little bit. The material is vinyl, with half inch thick foam bonded to back.

I've used a scrim back foam which is much easier to sew on the machine

jaymo wrote:Yep, all detail is stitched, with off white piping to break up the blue a little bit. The material is vinyl, with half inch thick foam bonded to back.

I've used a scrim back foam which is much easier to sew on the machine

i like it very much as i lov to see what every one get up to iv done some good work to mine over the time and i very happy with it lov to see some of you work i can show u some of mine but im away for 11days tommrow camping in me van as it about time i used it for what it is
chris pm me some pictures i send u some back when i get back
chris

like the door cards, could definately get some busines but the devils in the detail and the finish, if you keep that tight and good quality they should sell all day long, price them right as well, dont do yourself out, anyone can sell £10 notes for a £5, it doesnt make you sales man of the year!!.
good luck, will give you a nudge when i come to do mine.

how did you do your headlining? mines minced and needs doing? how and how mutch.

cheers

I used my old headlining as a pattern for the new headlining, which made the job so much easier. The whole job would have also have been much easier if the windows were out, but as this wasn't really an option, I fitted it with windows in - a bit tricky, but definately possible.

I used original VW Perforated material, all sections stitched using extra strength polyester rott proof thread on my industrial machine, so all nice and strong.

Cost was £70.00 for the material, then a few hours cutting and stitching it all together. I also spent a good full day on the fitting.

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that looks like a v nice job, may leave it upon your advice until i get it resprayed, then do the lot.
i amy be brave and do it my self, thanks for the advice

That looks really good....but how do you shut it - the grab handle isn't there?

Did mine myself too, in the same material all the internal upholstery is in!

Only have a domestic machine...so struggled in places...had to substitute vinyl piping for a thinner, cotton one, which it just about managed.

The machine is 18 years old though....and has never been serviced....wonder if that has anything to do with it...

Em
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Hey Em. I haven't got any grab handles to fit at the mo.

I bought a couple on ebay, so should be here soon.

The Industrial machine really makes a difference. I tried with a domestic, but it struggled on ceratin bits, and as its my girlfriends machine, I thought I'd better get something else sorted out before I blew it up

that look really good.
i was proud of what i had done until i saw your picture. Its a proper job!

I had the same problem of having (or my wife having...) only a domestic sewing machine and it struggles with the vinyl.

I also had a problem with glue, but i still enjoyed it!

Jaymo,
I'll be wanting my 7 captain seats re-upholstered nexy year and can supply my own covering which is ............. wait for it, ex-army tent canvas. I cut the tent up into large bits and washed them on 95 degrees, then ironed them. Hehehe.

I think they will look great, but then, I'm demented. Hehehe.

Keep going with your practise. You know it makes sense.

Eric.

Gimme a shout when your ready then. I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem.

And there's nothing wrong with being demented, makes life more interesting