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  1. 22nd May 2016, 07:34 PM #16
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    I haven't lashed out on leather yet, but have a suitable stand in, and plenty of it if you would like something to practice on..
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    I'm (we're?) having major forum problems tonight and I have lost 3 PMs so does my place and next Sunday suit everyone? It's easy for me but a real PITA for particularly Tony?
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    Should be ok for me. We will need to transport the machine though as I won't have the work ute after today.
    I'll give you a ring later today Fletty.
    Those were the droids I was looking for.
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    I'm working at Camden on Sunday, due to finish around 3pm, could be there just after that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by shanesmith80 View Post
    I'm working at Camden on Sunday, due to finish around 3pm, could be there just after that.
    sounds like a plan!

    PS, say hello to Bazza out there for me
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    And please do not forget the photos.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Christos View Post
    And please do not forget the photos.
    We might have to appoint a photographer. Just because we've got a bunch of blokes SEWING doesn't mean that we can multi-skill?

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    Quote Originally Posted by fletty View Post
    We might have to appoint a photographer. Just because we've got a bunch of blokes SEWING doesn't mean that we can multi-skill?

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    Maybe setup the camera to do some sort of time lapse.


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    I reckon the quilting idea's a good one!
    At Sculpture On The Greens, there were some "quilts" made from plasticy woven feed bags, with a $7,000 price tag!
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    So I got a lend of q machine and decided to have a practice. I got a little carried away and now have 2 cushions. Not perfect but learnt a few things. image.jpg
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    Wow!
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    The chair looks good Shane. Nice job.
    Those were the droids I was looking for.
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    Quote Originally Posted by shanesmith80 View Post
    So I got a lend of q machine and decided to have a practice. I got a little carried away and now have 2 cushions. Not perfect but learnt a few things. image.jpg
    why'd you lay the chair on its side for the piccy?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Christos View Post
    And please do not forget the photos.
    Today's F7 has closed with a few well deserved beers. The final outcome was the sewing of a prototype cushion from which many lessons were learnt.

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    In addition to the 'walking foot' sewing machine, NCArcher also supplied some white leather for prototypes but the real cushions will be made from a full hide of a dark burgundy coloured leather that cost me the princely sum of $149!

    image.jpg

    The next step will be another white leather BETA model to include the learnings and then the serious stuff starts?

    Many thanks to Tony.

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    The photos are looking pretty good but who did the sewing gents ...were is that photo ....
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