harryhides
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Umm, Yes.
Any of you do any sewing ?
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Jack May
That Kiwi
Steve posted some photos ages back on a fabric repair...
Long before this room. If they can be tracked down, maybe that thread will find it's home in here.
John
Long before this room. If they can be tracked down, maybe that thread will find it's home in here.
John
Hi Steven,
I think John found one I had put up on fabric wall covering and fabric bead in a bedroom.
Upholstery is another one that can be repaired: Button replacement is a great one as well as repairing a split seam on a cushion, this one can be fairly common to do.
Did you have anything particular in mind or just general information?
SA
I think John found one I had put up on fabric wall covering and fabric bead in a bedroom.
Upholstery is another one that can be repaired: Button replacement is a great one as well as repairing a split seam on a cushion, this one can be fairly common to do.
Did you have anything particular in mind or just general information?
SA
Steven,
A needle & thread works wonders on many repairs and it works great on upholstery, in some areas. This is primairly the split at a welt (piping) and can usually be sewn together very easily and does a very good job. I like to use the same thread I use for carpet because it is very strong and I can adjust the needle size for the fabric.
I use a very long needle and thread as well to apply the buttons back on.
If you get an example of something you have a question with, put it on here and maybe we can work it out.
Here is a partial clip of hand sewing a braided rug, this may at least give you some idea of what is involved. Hope it helps some.
SA
A needle & thread works wonders on many repairs and it works great on upholstery, in some areas. This is primairly the split at a welt (piping) and can usually be sewn together very easily and does a very good job. I like to use the same thread I use for carpet because it is very strong and I can adjust the needle size for the fabric.
I use a very long needle and thread as well to apply the buttons back on.
If you get an example of something you have a question with, put it on here and maybe we can work it out.
Here is a partial clip of hand sewing a braided rug, this may at least give you some idea of what is involved. Hope it helps some.
SA
Harry Myers
Member
Nice Blind Stitch Steve. I have a tapestry machine that does welting. Just dont no how to do it. Listen when you come to Charlotte , spend some time with me . I'll show you my shop we go out and eat dinner on me this time. Let me know appr: 1 week before you get in so I can get that tool over there.
Harry Myers
Member
Thanks Steve I'll call you.
Hi Michael,
I would be happy to help you, I think this is the rug we talked about before. I can't do it here but if you want to call me we can try to work out something. I will certainly help you repair it.
Here is a clip that just shows the before and after, the repair of this rug and two others like it are just too long for here. I had three rugs with some pretty good damage and had to sew all three with hidden stitches, consumer was thrilled. One had a damage portion similar to what yours looks like.
I will be out most of the week but give me a call.
SA
I would be happy to help you, I think this is the rug we talked about before. I can't do it here but if you want to call me we can try to work out something. I will certainly help you repair it.
Here is a clip that just shows the before and after, the repair of this rug and two others like it are just too long for here. I had three rugs with some pretty good damage and had to sew all three with hidden stitches, consumer was thrilled. One had a damage portion similar to what yours looks like.
I will be out most of the week but give me a call.
SA
The Great Oz
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http://www.furniturerestorationtoolsandsupplies.com/servlet/the-167/C-S-Osborne,-Osborne/Detail
A tufting needle and clasps make replacing buttons easy. Making buttons to replace missing ones requires more tools and button parts than most of us need, so having an upholsterer make the buttons is probably smarter.
A tufting needle and clasps make replacing buttons easy. Making buttons to replace missing ones requires more tools and button parts than most of us need, so having an upholsterer make the buttons is probably smarter.
