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Hand-made Seat Cover

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by XJPilot, Apr 11, 2012.

  1. XJPilot

    XJPilot Member

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    Just got done making a new seat cover for my 550 tonight. 25 bucks for a roll of all-weather vinyl and about 25 hours of labour and here she is!

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    All hand-stitched, hand-embroidered, and many pin-holes in my hands but I think it turned out pretty well. I'd love to hear your thoughts.
     
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  2. Polock

    Polock Well-Known Member

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    that's real nice, a little late now but a little old lady saw me fixing a ripped seat once and told me " you takea little bit your mammas cooking oil, put on there you fingers no hurt so much"
    little old ladys know these things
     
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    Nice job. Where did you pick up the vinyl?
     
    tskaz, Apr 12, 2012
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  4. XJPilot

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    Fabricland, same place my grandma shops haha. It's their all-weather "skidoo" material.
     
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    Nice work, I like the Maxim label on the side. :wink:
     
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    Nice!! I dig the Maxim label too!
     
    redsix, Apr 15, 2012
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    nice work!!
     
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    It looks even better in person.
     
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