330 Express Redo

Lonewolf2731

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Took a while to complete but just finished a total redo of the helm and cockpit upholstery. We bought new Captains seat from Llebroc and moved to the diamond pattern instead of the channeling material that was on them. So the drive was to change out all the upholstery to match the seat. Ordered the vinyl directly from Llebroc to match the seat. Did the diamond pattern myself. For all the materials and also new foam in everything, it costs about $800. Not bad considering the upholstery shops would charge 10K - 15K.
 

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Very very nice! Did you have any experience with upholstery prior to this? I have a sailrite machine and have done Canvas, but haven’t done upholstery. How steep is a learning curve?
 
Thanks, I also have a Sailrite LTZ that I love. I've dibbled a little bit but now my kids say I need to start a business. I'm retired, so no, but I take on some smaller jobs now and then. I have been sewing pretty much all my life. Sailrite learning videos helped a lot.
 
And I would not suggest diamond pattern. That took a lot of time to sew the sheets of them and then lining up everything. Channeling would have been much easier.
 
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