replacing twin dinette beds project

[codybear]

My newest project I'm tackling:

Twin dinette beds in the '64 Safari!!..different than most projects in that it has 2 attached cushions that curve towards the front..Just got the fabric, zippers and have finished taking apart the old covers..that was a challenge dealing w/the stitches and old material made w/the that synthetic propylene w/ textured backing material that is crumbling as I detach the seams!..it has about 8 easy sections that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle!..yesterday, I went to one JoAnn fabrics to buy zippers for the 4 cushions: I needed at least 60" length which I was able to buy by the yard tape style..the gal sold me the zipper slides..brought them home to put the slides in..wouldn't work..had to return to the other store we frequent..turns out the slides went w/the newer stock zipper tape..luckily the gal figured it out, got me some new stock tape and attached the slides on..she took back the old tape and gave me credit on that..so today, I'll cut, then sew together the pieces..hopefully it'll be done quickly..then I'll go on to do the other bed..

[FreshAir]

Originally Posted by codybear

My newest project I'm tackling:

Twin dinette beds in the '64 Safari!!..different than most projects in that it has 2 attached cushions that curve towards the front..Just got the fabric, zippers and have finished taking apart the old covers..that was a challenge dealing w/the stitches and old material made w/the that synthetic propylene w/ textured backing material that is crumbling as I detach the seams!..it has about 8 easy sections that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle!..yesterday, I went to one JoAnn fabrics to buy zippers for the 4 cushions: I needed at least 60" length which I was able to buy by the yard tape style..the gal sold me the zipper slides..brought them home to put the slides in..wouldn't work..had to return to the other store we frequent..turns out the slides went w/the newer stock zipper tape..luckily the gal figured it out, got me some new stock tape and attached the slides on..she took back the old tape and gave me credit on that..so today, I'll cut, then sew together the pieces..hopefully it'll be done quickly..then I'll go on to do the other bed..

Paula, you are amazing. A multi tasking dynamo. You have been online most of the day, PMing me for one, shuttling to and from the store AND sewing.....all the same time???

[codybear]

Hi Neil,

Just finished making a 'Mediterranean Fusion' salad for dinner w/some friends tonite..(taking a break from the sewing project)..as long as I don't stitch my gaucho to my kalamata olives, I'll be fine!!!

[codybear]

Here's the finished dinette cushions ..one more set to do for the other side of the dinette table..then maybe I'll add some bolsters/cushions and a throw

[FreshAir]

Originally Posted by codybear

Here's the finished dinette cushions ..one more set to do for the other side of the dinette table..then maybe I'll add some bolsters/cushions and a throw

I still think you and Steve are amazing. You 2 have made your tiny home functional and now you are working our talented magic on your Safari too. Looks great!

Neil and Lynn.

[codybear]

Hi Neil,

Relaxing at the KOA waiting for the potluck to start..Steve's helping one of the campers bbque ribs and chickens hosted by the campground owners..

Hope to see you and Lynn soon!..