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#151 Living The Dream

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Posted 12 November 2017 - 06:51 PM

Great video Tim!  The window part of the canvas was the most challenging job of the project for me.  Mine came out probably a 5 out of 10. If I wasn't turning 70 y/o next month, I think I might attempt to build another set. For anyone attempting the project that has no sewing experience, I'd advise you to buy a little extra material and make a few practice window panels. They are a little tricky to make. By the time I got to making the cushion covers and curtains, my sewing skills improved greatly. 

70!  A great accomplishment. Congratulations.   I couldn't agree more about taking the test runs before making the final windows. I made a ton of paper templates as I figured all the folds and seams out.  I also borrow a domestic machine and just made some simple seams to get acquainted with sewing.  I found the sewing, like so many things (woodworking), is all about the prep and set-up.  The machine is only on an stitching a for a small amount of the time, most of the skill comes before the thread enters the fabric.  

My wife and I are looking forward to the curtains and cushions, we agree they should be a walk in the park compared to everything else.  


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#152 Living The Dream

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Posted 12 November 2017 - 06:53 PM

Wow! Those canvas videos are a wealth of information.

 

Thanks for documenting and sharing!!

Thanks!  That is what I am going for.  Glad you found it informative.  The next video is already approaching 20min  ;) but there is a lot of details to cover so I hope people enjoy it.  My audience is anyone who wants to learn, not so much entertainment, so I expect people will just watch bits and pieces and jump around in the video.  The sewing process should be done this week or next. 

 

 

Thanks for the video- it is fun to follow along with your project.

Thank you, glad you enjoy!


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#153 Portercassidy

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Posted 17 November 2017 - 12:48 AM

Amazing Work.

We need a Table of Content on your initial post, to know which page to get to whatever information you are covering.
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#154 Living The Dream

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Posted 17 November 2017 - 03:56 AM

Amazing Work.

We need a Table of Content on your initial post, to know which page to get to whatever information you are covering.

Glad you enjoyed. The TOC is a great idea.  Maybe someday.   Let me know if you have any questions. Looking forward to seeing what you put together. 


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Posted 19 November 2017 - 02:55 AM

New table of contents added to post 1.  I will continue to update that from here out. Hope it is helpful to those that find it down the road. - Tim


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#156 PokyBro

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Posted 19 November 2017 - 03:50 AM

very nice addition to your thread Tim, I'm sure those following you will appreciate it big time.

 

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#157 Living The Dream

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Posted 19 November 2017 - 04:19 AM

very nice addition to your thread Tim, I'm sure those following you will appreciate it big time.

 

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Thanks poky, what I lack in progress and craftsmanship I can make up for in organization :)

 

Slowed down yet again :( Took a nasty fall on a surfboard in Mexico. Broken shoulder blade. Should make a full recovery but tough to do any camper renovations or use the camper in this state  :(.  But at least I can finally catch up on videos. 

 


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Posted 19 November 2017 - 04:30 AM

How to sew the canvas material!

 

Well, it's finally here. After talking about it for approximately 14 months this year I have something to show for the major project that was the canvas sewing. If you haven't already seen, a few post prior I made part 1 of the video that discussed the different products I purchased and some of the planning leading up to sewing.  Well, I finally made my biggest video yet of my biggest project yet.

 

How to sew the pop-up canvas for a four wheel camper.

 

 

A huge thanks to all those on this site that came before me. I know there are quite a few build that do a great job of detailing the steps and those are incredibly helpful. And a special thanks to poky for showing me his canvas and letting me pick his brain. I was extremely fortunate to have access to both the machine and an area that was ideal for this project along with professional technical teachers hat helped me along the way.

 

https://ideaforgemak...pment-supplies/

 

I was quite nervous about the whole thing, but could not be more satisfied with how it turned out. I think the 20-minute video should have more than enough information to suit most people, but please if you have any questions at all, please reach out.  If I can make one of these you certainly can too. 

 

As always, thanks for following along. - Tim


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Posted 19 November 2017 - 04:55 PM

Just entering your 'journey' .... holy toledo! You are helping a lot of folks who are visual learners and will be now willing to try their own. Incredible documenting the process!


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Posted 19 November 2017 - 06:27 PM

Tim,

 

What an awesome job you've done in videoing the construction of a side liner. As Buckland said, it will be invaluable to many who have hesitated to try to tackle such a job, but have wanted to give it a try. The video is very thorough, and covers the real world aspects of what you encounter. You were so fortunate to have facilities and equipment to do the job. I did mine in my basement, and cut everything out with scissors on the floor. Not sure how long yours took, but I spent about 20 hours, as I was being very careful to get it right the first time, given the material costs. You obviously took the same approach with careful planning, measuring, cutting and sewing. You should be very pleased with the results, it turned out great. A capable assistant must have been priceless as well.

 

Thanks for posting your video....kudos to you!

 

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