{"id":2398,"date":"2022-04-05T10:39:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T14:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/?p=2398"},"modified":"2023-02-03T10:37:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T15:37:26","slug":"diy-boat-sewing-ultrafeed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/marine\/diy-boat-sewing-ultrafeed\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Days: The Boating &#038; Sewing Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">The couple who DIYs together, well \u2026 does everything together! Kim and Steve Holmes have been happily married for 29 years. They own a 57-foot houseboat that is their home away from home as often as possible. In addition to the houseboat, they also have a 21-foot runabout powerboat and a Sea-Doo. The couple loves the boating lifestyle, but the Utah sun is punishing and relentless, and they were replacing their canvaswork regularly. In the beginning, they were paying a canvas shop to sew pieces for their houseboat. But Steve knew that if they invested in the Ultrafeed\u00ae, they would save considerable money by sewing their own covers, umbrellas, bimini and more. Once he convinced Kim that the machine would quickly pay for itself in canvas repair and new projects, they began tackling sewing projects for their boats. Keep reading to learn more about this industrious DIY couple.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2407\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2407\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"2407\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/marine\/diy-boat-sewing-ultrafeed\/attachment\/houseboat-in-cove\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/houseboat-in-cove.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1536\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"houseboat in cove\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;houseboat in water&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The couple&#8217;s houseboat and runabout docked in a cove in Utah.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/houseboat-in-cove-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/houseboat-in-cove-1024x768.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2407\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/houseboat-in-cove.jpg\" alt=\"houseboat in water\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/houseboat-in-cove.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/houseboat-in-cove-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/houseboat-in-cove-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/houseboat-in-cove-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/houseboat-in-cove-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2407\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The couple&#8217;s houseboat and runabout anchored in a scenic cove in Utah.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p3\">Kim learned to sew as a young teen participating in her local 4-H organization. She hadn\u2019t sat down at a sewing machine since that time, so the Ultrafeed was her reentry into the world of sewing. Luckily, Sailrite was there to help. \u201cSailrite\u2019s excellent videos are a huge help in planning and executing projects. We\u2019ve also referred to Sailrite\u2019s troubleshooting videos when working through adjustments to the machine. I\u2019ve used the online chat for advice from Sailrite staff when I have a question.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Their first project with the Ultrafeed was sewing new canvas wraps for the houseboat\u2019s many deck railings. Kim and Steve reworked the existing design to make the wraps removable. \u201c<\/span>We changed the canvas from lacing onto the railings to snaps for attachment to the railings. This gave a custom look and enabled efficient removal of the canvas during the off-season, substantially extending the life of the Sunbrella\u00ae fabric. We learned as we sewed and were able to get professional-looking results.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Here are some of the projects Kim has sewn for the couple\u2019s boats since purchasing their Ultrafeed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>canvas railing wraps<\/li>\n<li>curtains with padded valances<\/li>\n<li>placemats and pillow covers (using leftover curtain fabric)<\/li>\n<li>fender covers<\/li>\n<li>propane tank cover<\/li>\n<li>window shade screens<\/li>\n<li>sling chair fabric replacements<\/li>\n<li>flybridge cover<\/li>\n<li>cockpit cover, aft sunshade and trailer tire covers (for the runabout)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"jetpack-slideshow-noscript robots-nocontent\">This slideshow requires JavaScript.<\/p><div id=\"gallery-2398-1-slideshow\" class=\"jetpack-slideshow-window jetpack-slideshow jetpack-slideshow-black\" data-trans=\"fade\" data-autostart=\"1\" data-gallery=\"[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.sailrite.com\\\/meet-our-customers\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/tablecloth.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;2413&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;tablecloth&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Festive nautical tablecloth&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.sailrite.com\\\/meet-our-customers\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/sling-chairs.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;2410&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;sling chairs&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;New sling chair fabric&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.sailrite.com\\\/meet-our-customers\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/railing-canvaswork.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;2409&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;railing canvaswork&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;New railing canvas&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.sailrite.com\\\/meet-our-customers\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/bedroom-projects.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;2402&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;bedroom projects&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Bedroom sewing projects&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.sailrite.com\\\/meet-our-customers\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/cockpit-cover.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;2406&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;cockpit cover&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Cockpit cover for runabout&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.sailrite.com\\\/meet-our-customers\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/04\\\/boat-cover.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;2405&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;boat cover&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;houseboat sewing projects&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Full boat cover&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}]\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">Their most ambitious and largest project to date was a new bimini top. In 2020, with plenty of time on her hands, Kim set out to tackle this sewing project. The bimini top \u2014 15 feet by 18 feet \u2014 was for their houseboat\u2019s upper deck. Kim finished the bimini in the fall of 2020 and was thrilled with how it turned out. \u201cNow it has a beautiful <span class=\"s2\">snap-on installation and fits better than any previous shade tops that we paid for in the past. It&#8217;s quick to put up and take down for the off-season.\u201d<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">Though she hit a couple of snags along the way, she didn\u2019t let that deter her from finishing: \u201cWhile sewing our bimini, we got low on pacific blue thread, so we did some inside seams with green thread. We changed back to blue for the topstitching that would be visible. We came up short on the Royal Blue Tweed SeaMark\u00ae fabric, so had to patch in some leftover material from other projects. We were motivated to finish the project!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2414\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2414\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"2414\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/marine\/diy-boat-sewing-ultrafeed\/attachment\/collage-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/collage.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"collage\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here&#8217;s Kim diligently sewing the bimini top. Look at all that canvas!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/collage-300x169.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/collage-1024x576.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2414\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/collage.jpg\" alt=\"Kim sewing bimini\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/collage.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/collage-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/collage-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/collage-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Here&#8217;s Kim diligently sewing the bimini top. Look at all that canvas!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">Here\u2019s a bit more about the couple and their love of sewing and DIY, in their own words:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Q. What do you love about sewing and DIY?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">A. <\/span>We are dedicated DIYers because of the cost savings and the care and customization we can put into projects. Our current bimini shade top on the upper deck of the houseboat, which we worked on in 2020, fits better than any previous commercial version (for which we paid lots of money). With our DIY sewing skills, we create functional and good-looking fabric projects. We find that a vessel\u2019s fabrics greatly contribute to its comfort and character. We love the quality materials available from Sailrite. We\u2019ve worked with many fabrics \u2014 Sunbrella Marine Grade (including SeaMark with waterproof backing), Sunbrella\u00ae upholstery fabric, Phifertex\u00ae, Top Gun\u00ae and boat blanket material.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Q. How do you tackle projects as a couple? Do you do the sewing and does Steve help in other ways?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">A. <\/span>My husband and I work as a team on big projects. He helps plan the project and assists in feeding fabric through the Ultrafeed, an important contribution for long fabric runs. Our bimini shade top project was our largest to date. Steve handles all the snap installation with the Pres-N-Snap tool and snap fasteners. <span class=\"s3\">Over the years we have created many useful and attractive projects. The Ultrafeed has paid for itself over and over. We are developing skills that we hope to transfer to a sailing life in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2411\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2411\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"2411\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/marine\/diy-boat-sewing-ultrafeed\/attachment\/snap_detail\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/snap_detail.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1536\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"snap_detail\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Here&#8217;s a closeup of the snap fasteners on the bimini. Using snaps makes for quick installation and removal.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/snap_detail-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/snap_detail-1024x768.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2411\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/snap_detail.jpg\" alt=\"bimini top\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/snap_detail.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/snap_detail-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/snap_detail-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/snap_detail-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/snap_detail-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Here&#8217;s a closeup of the snap fasteners on the bimini. Using snaps makes for quick installation and removal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p3\">We feel best around the water and enjoy waterskiing, swimming and using the water slide on the aft of our houseboat. The boating lifestyle offers the opportunity for self-reliance and the application of do-it-yourself skills. In addition to sewing projects, Steve takes on the maintenance of all our marine engines and systems. We are a nautical couple who are happiest barefoot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Q. What advice would you offer someone who wants to try sewing and DIY for the first time?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">A. For someone trying a first-time marine sewing project, if you have a \u201cpattern\u201d \u2014 meaning an old version of the fabric \u2014 go ahead and give it a try. We were impressed with our results. Be patient with yourself and take breaks. We often joke that there is swearing involved; it\u2019s just part of the process. We\u2019ve pulled out plenty of stitching along the way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Q. Are there any valuable lessons you\u2019ve learned making projects for your boat over the years?<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">A. A lesson we\u2019ve learned is to make sure you have enough basting tape for your project. Add some to your cart as you order materials for your project. We like both the thin 1\/4-inch and wider 3\/8-inch tapes. Check your supplies to confirm you have enough thread, needles and fabric so you don\u2019t come up short. Each time we put together an order, we add a couple of replacement parts for the Ultrafeed, just in case a piece rolls into the water by mistake. We travel about five hours to our houseboat, so it\u2019s essential to have spares.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">What\u2019s next for Kim and Steve? Now that they have a new and improved bimini for their houseboat, the bulk of their boat projects are complete. They\u2019re focusing on sprucing things up closer to home. \u201cWe\u2019re looking at Chilewich flooring material. We\u2019re planning on binding it and replacing some area rugs in our house. I\u2019ve already watched the Sailrite tips video on <span style=\"color: #24285e;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #24285e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sailrite.com\/Tips-for-Binding-Curves-on-Carpet-and-Flooring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to bind curves on flooring material<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.\u201d No matter what comes next for this intrepid couple, Sailrite will always be part of their DIY journey.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2412\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2412\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"2412\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/marine\/diy-boat-sewing-ultrafeed\/attachment\/steve-and-kim-holmes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/steve-and-kim-holmes.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,802\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 7 Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1586649600&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.87&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;25&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001187648456057&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"steve and kim holmes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The happy couple!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/steve-and-kim-holmes-300x188.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/steve-and-kim-holmes-1024x642.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2412\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/steve-and-kim-holmes.jpg\" alt=\"Steve and Kim Holmes\" width=\"1280\" height=\"802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/steve-and-kim-holmes.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/steve-and-kim-holmes-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/steve-and-kim-holmes-1024x642.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/steve-and-kim-holmes-768x481.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2412\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The happy couple!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Who We Are<\/h3>\n<p>Sailrite is your one-stop DIY shop! We are a passionate crew of do-it-yourselfers who strive to equip you with the supplies and how-to knowledge you need to tackle your next project. Do you want to learn upholstery, leatherwork, canvaswork, hobby sewing, bag making or more? We have the fabric, tools, hardware, sewing machines and notions you need to master any DIY. And even if you&#8217;ve never sewn before, our tutorials and how-to videos are designed for beginners and experienced crafters alike.<\/p>\n<p>Start your DIY journey today: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sailrite.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sailrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The couple who DIYs together, well \u2026 does everything together! Kim and Steve Holmes have been happily married for 29 years. They own a 57-foot houseboat that is their home away from home as often as possible. In addition to the houseboat, they also have a 21-foot runabout powerboat and a Sea-Doo. The couple loves &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/marine\/diy-boat-sewing-ultrafeed\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">DIY Days: The Boating &#038; Sewing Lifestyle<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2403,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[2],"tags":[27,30,29,56,26,20,37,70],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bimini-top-installed-scaled.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/padSoq-CG","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1361,"url":"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/marine\/sewing-boat-marina-ultrafeed\/","url_meta":{"origin":2398,"position":0},"title":"Marina Hopping With the Ultrafeed\u00ae","date":"March 9, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"If you've ever been dissatisfied working in the corporate world, you're not alone. Susan Oschmann left her job at a stuffy law firm to rediscover a life that she loved and that would bring her joy, fulfillment and a much-needed sense of accomplishment. With ingenuity and great determination, she set\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Marine&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"susan on boat at marina","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/susan-bimini.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":1625,"url":"https:\/\/blog.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/marine\/sewing-boating-ultrafeed\/","url_meta":{"origin":2398,"position":1},"title":"Sewing for the Boating Life","date":"August 24, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"Though not raised in a boating family, Laura Weller-Brophy has a very unique and interesting job in the marine industry. 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