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Posted by SteveB on August 3, 2007, 4:04 am
I have been surfing for some instruction books on canvas sewing. I have
found several in the $20 range. Does anyone have any suggestions as to
where I can get a couple of GOOD ones, or free sites where I can get this
info for free.
I know nothing is going to do like the actual experience, but I just hate to
take $$$ worth of materials and end up with an expensive dog tent or
birdcage cover.
Also, where is a supplier of Singer 155 attatchments? A friend of mine used
to use white strips to do the edges, and there was an attachment that rolled
the strip to make a nice looking white edge. What's that called?
If I HAD to have a small box of attachments to do specific things to sew
canvas awnings, what should I have in that box.
Got my Sunbrella fabric sample book yesterday, and am going to take the rest
of my welding tools to my new house and set up my shop. Am looking forward
to making some "stuff".
I did this for a few years with another fellow, who did the canvas part. I
did the frames. I was a contractor. Between the two of us, we did lots of
awnings in Las Vegas, some of which are still up after 17 (sheesh) years
now.
Now, I want to dress up a Southwest Indian Desert style home I bought.
Thanks in advance for the help. I have the other answers archived in a
sewing folder, but at the moment, they're in another state. I'll be there
after Sunday, and can filter through them for more info.
Steve
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Posted by sewfine on August 4, 2007, 10:11 am
SteveB:
Have you tried Beacon Fabrics? http://www.beaconfabric.com They sell
Sunbrella and other outdoor fabrics and have some tips and tricks for
working with them on their web site. I made a new Sunbrella roof for
my kids' play set as well as a Pfifertex cover for my Pergola a few
years ago and got everything I needed from Beacon Fabric. Canvas is
pretty forgiving and easy to sew, just make sure you use the biggest
SHARP needle your machine can handle (I think I used a size 18 Jeans
needle. Universal needles have a slight ballpoint so they will
deflect when they hit the canvas threads instead of piercing them like
a Jeans needle would, resulting in jagged and messy looking seams, and
using a sharp pointed Jeans needle makes a WORLD of difference). And
if these are outdoor awnings you will want to make sure your thread is
weatherproof so your seams don't rot and fall apart. I used the 69
weight 100% nylon nautical and outdoor thread from Beacon Fabric.
Good luck with your project!
Rebecca in Charlotte, NC
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Posted by Taria on August 4, 2007, 10:50 am
I don't know of a book for you Steve but fabricguru.com sells sunbrella
and lots of other similar fabrics for real good prices. They are listed
by lengths and styles and there are lots available. SHipping always
$4.99. (they also post a lot on Ebay, can't now remember which were
cheaper)
WOrth a look if you are learning. NAYY.
Taria
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> I have been surfing for some instruction books on canvas sewing. I have
> found several in the $20 range. Does anyone have any suggestions as to
> where I can get a couple of GOOD ones, or free sites where I can get this
> info for free.
>
> I know nothing is going to do like the actual experience, but I just hate to
> take $$$ worth of materials and end up with an expensive dog tent or
> birdcage cover.
>
> Also, where is a supplier of Singer 155 attatchments? A friend of mine used
> to use white strips to do the edges, and there was an attachment that rolled
> the strip to make a nice looking white edge. What's that called?
>
> If I HAD to have a small box of attachments to do specific things to sew
> canvas awnings, what should I have in that box.
>
> Got my Sunbrella fabric sample book yesterday, and am going to take the rest
> of my welding tools to my new house and set up my shop. Am looking forward
> to making some "stuff".
>
> I did this for a few years with another fellow, who did the canvas part. I
> did the frames. I was a contractor. Between the two of us, we did lots of
> awnings in Las Vegas, some of which are still up after 17 (sheesh) years
> now.
>
> Now, I want to dress up a Southwest Indian Desert style home I bought.
>
> Thanks in advance for the help. I have the other answers archived in a
> sewing folder, but at the moment, they're in another state. I'll be there
> after Sunday, and can filter through them for more info.
>
> Steve
>
>
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Posted by on August 6, 2007, 9:29 am
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> I have been surfing for some instruction books on canvas sewing. I have
> found several in the $20 range. Does anyone have any suggestions as to
> where I can get a couple of GOOD ones, or free sites where I can get this
> info for free.
> I know nothing is going to do like the actual experience, but I just hate to
> take $$$ worth of materials and end up with an expensive dog tent or
> birdcage cover.
> Also, where is a supplier of Singer 155 attatchments? A friend of mine used
> to use white strips to do the edges, and there was an attachment that rolled
> the strip to make a nice looking white edge. What's that called?
> If I HAD to have a small box of attachments to do specific things to sew
> canvas awnings, what should I have in that box.
> Got my Sunbrella fabric sample book yesterday, and am going to take the rest
> of my welding tools to my new house and set up my shop. Am looking forward
> to making some "stuff".
> I did this for a few years with another fellow, who did the canvas part. I
> did the frames. I was a contractor. Between the two of us, we did lots of
> awnings in Las Vegas, some of which are still up after 17 (sheesh) years
> now.
> Now, I want to dress up a Southwest Indian Desert style home I bought.
> Thanks in advance for the help. I have the other answers archived in a
> sewing folder, but at the moment, they're in another state. I'll be there
> after Sunday, and can filter through them for more info.
> Steve
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> found several in the $20 range. Does anyone have any suggestions as to
> where I can get a couple of GOOD ones, or free sites where I can get this
> info for free.
>
> I know nothing is going to do like the actual experience, but I just hate to
> take $$$ worth of materials and end up with an expensive dog tent or
> birdcage cover.
>
> Also, where is a supplier of Singer 155 attatchments? A friend of mine used
> to use white strips to do the edges, and there was an attachment that rolled
> the strip to make a nice looking white edge. What's that called?
>
> If I HAD to have a small box of attachments to do specific things to sew
> canvas awnings, what should I have in that box.
>
> Got my Sunbrella fabric sample book yesterday, and am going to take the rest
> of my welding tools to my new house and set up my shop. Am looking forward
> to making some "stuff".
>
> I did this for a few years with another fellow, who did the canvas part. I
> did the frames. I was a contractor. Between the two of us, we did lots of
> awnings in Las Vegas, some of which are still up after 17 (sheesh) years
> now.
>
> Now, I want to dress up a Southwest Indian Desert style home I bought.
>
> Thanks in advance for the help. I have the other answers archived in a
> sewing folder, but at the moment, they're in another state. I'll be there
> after Sunday, and can filter through them for more info.
>
> Steve
>
>