harley jim
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Got the headliner installed yesterday.
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Got the headliner installed yesterday.
Outlawmws
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Haven't seen tuck and roll like that in ages. (Probably not the right term but...)
senlow
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I believe the term is button tufted. It sure is cool!
Outlawmws
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I believe you are correct! (been away from the upholstery shop for about 50 years)
harley jim
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Button tufted is a correct term for it.
We call it diamond pleated.
Im thinking about doing another one in a standard cab, its dark red so I think the brass would look better than the aluminum.
We call it diamond pleated.
Im thinking about doing another one in a standard cab, its dark red so I think the brass would look better than the aluminum.
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draco_1967
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I haven't added to this thread in a while. I've done several bags recently, and here are some highlights.
Waterproof UL duffel (30ish liters), Ultra 400X
EDC bag 1 (prototype) made with Ultra 400X face and EcoPak EPLX200 liner
Final version of the above bag in Dyneema 5.0 Composite Hybrid with X-Pac VX15 liner.
20L dry bags with EcoPak EPLX 1680 (I made 4 of these). This fabric is awesome! It is heavy duty, light, and seam tapeable.
And in use:
A pair of lined dry bags in Ultra 400X with a 2.2oz nylon liner that is removeable.
Another, smaller EDC fanny pack in Ultra 400X:
Helmet carry / travel backpack in EcoPak EPLX400
And one more mid-sized EDC sling bag, also in Dyneema 5.0
Sewing the EDC bags is challenging. I don't like sewing around curves, but the Nakajima helps make the process a little less painful.
Waterproof UL duffel (30ish liters), Ultra 400X
EDC bag 1 (prototype) made with Ultra 400X face and EcoPak EPLX200 liner
Final version of the above bag in Dyneema 5.0 Composite Hybrid with X-Pac VX15 liner.
20L dry bags with EcoPak EPLX 1680 (I made 4 of these). This fabric is awesome! It is heavy duty, light, and seam tapeable.
And in use:
A pair of lined dry bags in Ultra 400X with a 2.2oz nylon liner that is removeable.
Another, smaller EDC fanny pack in Ultra 400X:
Helmet carry / travel backpack in EcoPak EPLX400
And one more mid-sized EDC sling bag, also in Dyneema 5.0
Sewing the EDC bags is challenging. I don't like sewing around curves, but the Nakajima helps make the process a little less painful.
JP_CA
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Another, smaller EDC fanny pack in Ultra 400X:
All of these projects are super impressive, especially this fanny pack. These are tight little seams with not a lot of margin for error. Very cool!
draco_1967
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Thank you! Yes, the multi-pocket fanny/sling bags are tough. What makes it harder is the laminate fabrics I'm using are not forgiving. Once the needle hole is there, it can't be hidden. The fibers don't close up like a traditional woven fabric. Too many holes can weaken the fabric, increasing changes of seam failure. These fabrics are incredibly tough and abrasion resistant though, so the final product will last a long time and be highly water-resistant.