The Upholstery

As things are now moving along quite nicely I thought it was time to start the interior. First I had to learn to sew !! (Don't tell anyone)

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 Testing a paper pattern with a test piece of material. A good chance to test my method.

 

12 Nov 2003

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 Cutting the Fabric piece around the pattern. Vicki say's this is just like making a dress but It can't possibly be..... can it ?

 

12 Nov 2003

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 Bite the bullet and cut the leather !!  Marking with chalk.

 

12 Nov 2003

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 The first nerve racking stitches through the leather.

 

13 Nov 2003

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 The interior side panel glued in place. Still need carpet etc but not bad for a first effort.

 

 

23 Nov 2003