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After getting past much of the bodywork, Louis began the process of sewing the interior upholstery but quickly ran into unforeseen problems. He had no real prior sewing experience before starting on this particular endeavor. Back in the ’70s, he\u2019d taken a 15-hour auto upholstery class but explained that he\u2019d never had the time or proper equipment to try any serious sewing projects on his own.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe first mistake I made was to try and sew with an old sewing machine with no walking foot and use cheap interior material. It just didn\u2019t work.\u201d In search of a new sewing machine, he visited a local sewing supply store. There he was told to look into a company called Sailrite, as these would be the best kinds of sewing machines for the type of work he wanted to do.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course I found Sailrite online and couldn\u2019t stop watching the YouTube videos. I think I watched all of them several times and eventually bought the Sailrite\u00ae Ultrafeed\u00ae LS machine. It instantly made me think I could sew!\u201d<\/p>\n
While the Ultrafeed had made the interior car upholstery sewing easier, there were still a few roadblocks in the way. Louis originally tried using an off-brand of faux leather, but after sewing three separate assemblies, he still couldn\u2019t get things to lay down properly. He realized this was due to the poor quality of the material, not his sewing skills, and instead opted to try some Naugahyde\u00ae All American Black fabric. Voil\u00e0! The high-quality, abrasion-resistant vinyl made for the perfect car upholstery.<\/p>\n
\u201cI learned the hard way that I couldn\u2019t practice with less expensive materials because it doesn’t act or react the same way that higher quality fabric does. After getting the Naugahyde, the project totally came together.\u201d<\/p>\n
With help from the Ultrafeed, Louis began to gain confidence in his sewing abilities and could finally visualize just how the T-Bucket would turn out. It also helped to have support from his wife, as she aided in lining up seams and helping pull the material so it could be stapled down with his Sailrite\u00ae Long Nose Upholstery Staple Gun. After weeks of toiling, Louis\u2019s first big retirement project was finally in its full splendor! Both the seats and the top of the T-Bucket looked amazing and it was time to start thinking of potential projects to sew with the Ultrafeed.<\/p>\n
So what\u2019s next on the agenda? Louis plans to stay true to his car obsession, as he\u2019s got his eye on reupholstering the interior of his 1971 El Camino. Plus with more time for fishing, he also plans to sew a completely new bimini and cover for his old fishing boat. \u201cAlthough working with old cars is my passion, I really enjoy making things with the Ultrafeed. It\u2019s both extremely satisfying and a little aggravating! I\u2019m getting all kinds of people wanting me to sew little projects for them. And between the quality of the Ultrafeed, the fabric and the staple gun, Sailrite is the only place I will purchase products from here on out.\u201d<\/p>\n No matter where your DIY journey takes you, or at what point in your life, it\u2019s never too late to start on that project you\u2019ve been dreaming about. When you really love the type of work you\u2019re doing, sewing becomes more of a hobby and less of a chore. Whether you\u2019re young, or just young at heart, expressing your creativity can have impressive results.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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’ve never sewn before, our tutorials and how-to videos are designed for beginners and experienced crafters alike.<\/span><\/p>\n Start your DIY journey today: www.sailrite.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"LouisCossey8\"](\"https:\/\/www.sailrite.com\/meet-our-customers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LouisCossey8-1.jpg\")
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