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What Sewing Machine to Buy

What Sewing Machine To Buy A good walking foot sewing machine is the first thing you will need when beginning upholstery! But with all of the different brands, models and... read more →
  • John Pollock
  • December 28, 2020
  • Posted In: Essential Tools, How To, Resources
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How To Sew Inside 90 Degree Corners

https://youtu.be/EbIljzzqvew The Trick To Sewing Square Corners When you’re doing inside corners, be mindful how you position the pieces. Putting the piece with the inside corner on the top, you’ll... read more →
  • John Pollock
  • June 9, 2020
  • Posted In: How To, Learning to Sew
sunvisors

How To Recover Sun Visors – E90 BMW

TOOLS & SUPPLIES Synergy Suede: https://www.albrightssupply.com/products-search?qs=Synergy+suede Wiss W20 Shears: https://amzn.to/2JEVKCd Thread Snips: https://amzn.to/2JKJ2Sf Utility Knife: https://amzn.to/2JlzZtH Glue Gun: http://amzn.to/2nQxqpk Weldwood Contact Adhesive: http://amzn.to/2nwDBO5 Small Pick Set: https://amzn.to/2GcwzUB Nylon Pry Bar Set:... read more →
  • John Pollock
  • June 1, 2018
  • Posted In: How To

How To Sew Tuck & Roll Upholstery | Traditional | Cotton Stuffed

TOOLS & SUPPLIES Practice Vinyl - https://www.albrightssupply.com/10-Yard-Store-s/1857.htm&Click=395 Cotton Batting - Best to find it locally Muslin:  https://www.albrightssupply.com/Muslin-p/m4000.htm&Click=3957 How To Sew Tuck & Roll Upholstery There are many different ways to... read more →
  • John Pollock
  • April 20, 2018
  • Posted In: How To

Calculating Perfect Tuck & Roll Pleats

  • John Pollock
  • April 20, 2018
  • Posted In: How To, Tips and Tricks
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How To Make Channel Tins for Stuffing Tuck & Roll Pleats

  • John Pollock
  • April 20, 2018
  • Posted In: How To
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Marking On Fabric – What I Use And DONT Use

Supplies In This Video SPACE PEN Albright's Space Pen Another type of upholstery pencil Click Here to View http://www.perfectfit.com/15371/154630/Marking-Chalk/White-Textile-Marking-Pencils.html
  • John Pollock
  • February 2, 2018
  • Posted In: How To, Tips and Tricks
54 Chevy Bel Air Custom Interior

54 Chevy Bel Air Custom Interior Transformation – Auto Upholstery

I started out by drawing some sketches for the design of the interior. Once the customer decided on an interior design he liked, I got to fabricating and sewing. First... read more →
  • John Pollock
  • December 29, 2017
  • Posted In: Lucky Needle Projects
Seam Repair 3

How to fix a broken seam by hand or with a sewing machine – Automotive Seat Repair

First Steps Before you can fix the seam, you need to remove the seat so you can take off and repair the cover. Most seats are held in with pressure... read more →
  • John Pollock
  • November 25, 2017
  • Posted In: How To, Tips and Tricks
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How To Clean The Carpet In Your Car

  WHAT YOU’LL NEED There are some different approaches you could take to cleaning your carpet, but let’s go over two professional methods using things you already have at your... read more →
  • John Pollock
  • November 24, 2017
  • Posted In: How To
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