20 years, and mostly self taught.

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There are too many factors involved to give a simple answer for that. Patterns can be made for simple shapes, and anything from a tape measure and olfa knife to CNC cutting can be used to cut foam. Band saws, foam cutters, sanding discs are great. If you're making contoured seats, you can cut the profile shape and glue them together side by side. There many ways depending on the project.

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@@j9theupholsterer you friend helped for you

You hend little for hard work!!! Very grateful for you chennal!!!

@@andreyzonov9503 Yes he did, we are a good team

@@andreyzonov9503 I appreciate that :)

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I did cut new vinyl for all pieces on these cushions. In the past I have used this technique to modify the old covers that were in good shape.

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I'm glad you're enjoying these, thank you for watching!

Thank you, I appreciate that. I try to do as much as I can, I'm always trying to learn new things. I am not very good at welding, so I don't do that often haha, but I still try and get better each time.

Hi, my machine is a Chikon CK-8BL-1

Thank you@@j9theupholstererI bought 1 from Sailrite and regret it badly.

@@ryannguyen8001 Oh no, sorry to hear that!

Thank you very much!

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I often use 92, but occasionally thicker. It depends if the stitch is visible and if it needs to match existing stitching. I've never had an issue with 92 being too small and failing on a seat.

The paperwork WAS great! I highly recommend this kit :)

The name of it is a Rochester 2 Jet. But yes, definitely a 2 barrel. Thank you for your feedback :)

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Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it :)

It's a Chikon CK-8BL-1

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Where I am, it's worth around $500 for this cushion. Someone else could charge less or more depending on location and other factors.

No, I just dig them too :D

@@j9theupholsterer that woulda been cool if the camera panned over and there was a band playing in the corner

@@notgivennotgiven7776 Yes, that would've been cool! If I can make that happen in the future, I will :)

I don't generally use the plastic, but I do often steam the foam. Thank you for watching and the feedback :)

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

Thank you, my pleasure :)

I have never had a zigzag option, so it hasn't been necessary for me. But I imagine there are uses for it in the upholstery and canvas world. If you're into the sail making end of things, it would likely be useful.

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Steaming is up to you, if you think it will puff up it's not a bad idea to steam it. I often do it. Good luck to you, and thank you for watching :)

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Thank you for your feedback! I do not add that tape, I have found that the stitching generally seals up in a short time and doesn't leak enough to be a problem. But, I'm sure that varies depending on location, environmental factors, and canvas maintenance, so adding it is a great suggestion :)

My machine is a Chikon CK-8BL-1

Thank you. I think you should go for it :)

Thank you, me too

Oh that's a great idea to use the metal ruler while cutting! I will try that next time. Thank you so much for watching and your feedback :)

It does! That's a good idea to regulate the heat

Oh yes, you're right on the colour! I didn't think to check it against my Sunbrella samples until you mentioned it haha, bang on match. Thanks for watching :)

I'd suggest looking for a used machine that has reverse and a walking foot. For thread and needle, it depends what you sew. I often use a #19 needle and 92 or 138 thread size.

Thanks so much for the reply, your videos are so detailed and far better then most that I have watched hopefully you continue making them as I look forward to learning more

@@Nunya393 Thank you, I appreciate that! :)

Yes, one stitch everywhere else. Except where the small staple flap inside is. That was sewn after the main stitch.

thankyou for the reply

Supply availability varies depending on your location. My suppliers are wholesale only, but I try to mention the info necessary for people to search locally for similar products. I often use Softside marine vinyl for boat seating which is available from many online sources.

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Interesting!

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Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! My machine is a Chikon CK-8BL-1 and it's the only machine I currently use for everything. Some people like multiple machines for different purposes, but I'm happy with just this. Personal preference I guess, I'm also limited on space for having more than 1 in use. I'd probably hang on to the other machines and see how you like the long arm overall before selling any others, but it can definitely do all of the things. My only issue is that it's a stretch to reach the wheel on the right, but my arms aren't very long haha. The table top is 1/8" ABS sheets screwed to a plywood top and is awesome to work on :)

@@j9theupholsterer thank you for the answer and input on the machine and top hoping to keep learning and can’t wait to see what the next video will bring