sewing

  1. peaman

    DIY "Envelope" for Companionway Hatch Board Stowage

    An Ericson-owning friend convinced me a year ago to buy a Sail-Rite sewing machine, and I have found it to be a really good tool. One of my first "original" creations provides a way to stow Ericson original companionway hatch boards to keep them together with minimum wear and tear. A few people...
  2. Some sewing projects

    E38-200 Some sewing projects

    My mom is a lifelong quilter. When I expressed interest in learning to sew for some projects on the sailboat she was quite pleased. She gifted me her first sewing machine, a 1949 Singer 221 "Featherweight". Contrary to it's name, this machine is solid metal and handles heavy fabric quite...
  3. M

    Desperately need cushion covers!

    Who in Southern California can sew up a decent, but inexpensive, set of interior cushion covers? I need a complete set. I can supply the foam. Just can't live another day with the existing crap.
  4. steven

    sewing machines

    I've got so much canvas (sail cover, winch covers, dodger, . . . ) to renew, it appears cost effective Paula and I to get a sewing machine and do it ourselves. So went to Sailrite in Annapolis today looked at their units. Anybody have experience with these machines? Are there alternatives...
  5. W

    Sewing Machine's

    There have been discussions on the sailnet group concerning sewing machines. It seems to be generating a lot of interest so I felt I could pass on some information as to what I have found successful. I have made the curtains for my E27 which are shown on this forum. I have also made front and...
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