I would just like to say

Dippypud · Nov 12, 2023

RustyDefender said:
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Precipitation

WhiskyLassie · Nov 12, 2023

RustyDefender said:
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Ah mildly
Moist.

Stanleysteamer · Nov 12, 2023

WhiskyLassie said:
I hate silver cars and bloody hate cream or tan interiors in cars.

Ah that is a shame.
Cream leather is so lush But it doesn't benefit from a bit of piping.
It's a pain to keep clean though! We have it in two cars, so I am biased!

Stanleysteamer · Nov 12, 2023

WhiskyLassie said:
I hate silver cars and bloody hate cream or tan interiors in cars.

Tan leather goes very well with BRG paintwork, again, piping kinda "lifts" it.

Tell me, with all your sewing and that, have you ever done any work on cars' seats, interiors, soft tops or tonneau covers?

Stanleysteamer · Nov 12, 2023

Dippypud said:
Precipitation

That's more than 4 letters!!!!!!!

WhiskyLassie · Nov 12, 2023

Stanleysteamer said:
Ah that is a shame.
Cream leather is so lush But it doesn't benefit from a bit of piping.
It's a pain to keep clean though! We have it in two cars, so I am biased!

It's enough for me when I was car shopping to exit advert and move on

WhiskyLassie · Nov 12, 2023

Stanleysteamer said:
Tan leather goes very well with BRG paintwork, again, piping kinda "lifts" it.

Tell me, with all your sewing and that, have you ever done any work on cars' seats, interiors, soft tops or tonneau covers?

No I don't have a strong enough machine to do it. I have made arm rest padding for a van before.
I'm looking at getting a juki 1182n for stronger work though.

Stanleysteamer · Nov 12, 2023

WhiskyLassie said:
It's enough for me when I was car shopping to exit advert and move on

Well that's a shame, dyeing it another colour is very easy!!

WhiskyLassie · Nov 12, 2023

Stanleysteamer said:
Well that's a shame, dyeing it another colour is very easy!!

I keep my vehicle clean but I've know someone to have cream for classiness and their jeans had managed to stain it and I think I have enough stuff to worry about rather than keeping cream seats cream.

Stanleysteamer · Nov 12, 2023

WhiskyLassie said:
No I don't have a strong enough machine to do it. I have made arm rest padding for a van before.
I'm looking at getting a juki 1182n for stronger work though.

I have various old Singer machines I use to make tonneau covers and soft tops. They could also deal with leather if I use the right needle. I wish I had an industrial sewing machine.
Kit cars don't come with this stuff, or they can do but it is hugely expensive and sometimes (often times) doesn't fit. And making your own seats is often the only option.
I picked up my last Singer in its own table etc for less than £30 in our usual auction, together with an overlocker and another computerised machine that came with no pedal and plug, which I am fighting to find. the last two machine are what W saw, we never even knew about the Singer until we went to pick up the overlocker!

Stanleysteamer · Nov 12, 2023

WhiskyLassie said:
I keep my vehicle clean but I've know someone to have cream for classiness and their jeans had managed to stain it and I think I have enough stuff to worry about rather than keeping cream seats cream.

Please don't make this personal, I was just making a comment or two.

Stanleysteamer · Nov 12, 2023

WhiskyLassie said:
No I don't have a strong enough machine to do it. I have made arm rest padding for a van before.
I'm looking at getting a juki 1182n for stronger work though.

Never heard of a Juki.
But then I'm not exactly "up" in sewing machines, beyond what W wants for burpdays etc!

WhiskyLassie · Nov 12, 2023

Stanleysteamer said:
Please don't make this personal, I was just making a comment or two.

No I'm not but I'm saying why I don't go for them

WhiskyLassie · Nov 12, 2023

Stanleysteamer said:
Never heard of a Juki.
But then I'm not exactly "up" in sewing machines, beyond what W wants for burpdays etc!

Juki machines are fab very hardwearing

Stanleysteamer · Nov 12, 2023

WhiskyLassie said:
No I'm not but I'm saying why I don't go for them

I think I get that now.
I think some of the problem is that I tend to look at some cars that are pretty rare and sometimes compromises have to be made to get them, such as changing out interiors or even engines.

WhiskyLassie · Nov 12, 2023

Stanleysteamer said:
I have various old Singer machines I use to make tonneau covers and soft tops. They could also deal with leather if I use the right needle. I wish I had an industrial sewing machine.
Kit cars don't come with this stuff, or they can do but it is hugely expensive and sometimes (often times) doesn't fit. And making your own seats is often the only option.
I picked up my last Singer in its own table etc for less than £30 in our usual auction, together with an overlocker and another computerised machine that came with no pedal and plug, which I am fighting to find. the last two machine are what W saw, we never even knew about the Singer until we went to pick up the overlocker!

Singers from the mid 90s are not worth it anymore, after it was bought out. It's a shame and hear singer and think great quality but they are no longer.
If your singers have a k on the serial number they would have been made in Clydebank.
Can't live without an over locker and I'd love an old singer that would be so good for my needs.

Stanleysteamer · Nov 12, 2023

WhiskyLassie said:
Singers from the mid 90s are not worth it anymore, after it was bought out. It's a shame and hear singer and think great quality but they are no longer.
If your singers have a k on the serial number they would have been made in Clydebank.
Can't live without an over locker and I'd love an old singer that would be so good for my needs.

All my Singers are ancient! one is even hand cranked. (W has yet to dare to use her overlocker, though she hasn't yet had the need! )
I remember some time ago reading the history of Singers. Quite interesting.
Oh and forgot that W has one that swings up through a table, is a treadle and came with all those amazing tools in an intricately carved drawer. (She refuses to use it or let me use it.)

WhiskyLassie · Nov 12, 2023

Stanleysteamer said:
All my Singers are ancient! one is even hand cranked. (W has yet to dare to use her overlocker, though she hasn't yet had the need! )
I remember some time ago reading the history of Singers. Quite interesting.
Oh and forgot that W has one that swings up through a table, is a treadle and came with all those amazing tools in an intricately carved drawer. (She refuses to use it or let me use it.)

They will be the better ones then.

doriz · Nov 12, 2023

Where has the day gone? Loads left to do and the light is fading fast.

Stanleysteamer · Nov 12, 2023

doriz said:
Where has the day gone? Loads left to do and the light is fading fast.

We is just about to partake of Sunday lunch. Roast Chook and all the trimmings.
See ya!

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