Hello everyone. I’m new here and a total novice when it comes to sewing - my previous experience consists solely of button repairs.
I’m here because I have a couple of major sewing projects which I need completed - both of which will cost a small fortune if I have to pay someone else to do the work - and I would like genuine opinions from people who know more than I about my prospects of doing the work myself.
I’m patient, quite skilled with my hands, willing to watch whatever I need on the internet, and a methodical worker who is willing to accept that the job will take months rather than days...
However...
The work I’m looking to complete is a complete re upholstery of a boat seating area consisting of 19 removable sections, followed by cutting and creating a new rear canopy for the boat in marine grade canvas with heavy duty vinyl windows etc etc.
I would love advice re machine requirements for what I am sure will be heavy duty work, (Something simple to use with enough punch to do the job, but budget friendly), and also advice on whether I’m mad to even consider trying to do it myself - my wife certainly does so feel free to tell me she’s correct!
I would also appreciate guidance on what section on here would be best to post my questions about these things, as I’m not sure what category I should go for. I could then post a few photos to give people a better idea of what I have in mind.
So that’s it. I guess that if you tell me to give it a go I’ll be on here with a million questions about all sorts of things while I set about learning a new skill, so be warned....
Thanks. Gavin