The Rockin' A Redesign!

[vswingfield]

Thanks Susan,

I do know it. The owner’s son and his, then, girlfriend lived across the street from me in this trailer park. He moved back in with his mother after the split. It’s been a while since I’ve been in, though. Obviously I need to stop back in.

I take 367 to work. I live just south of Pratt Road and work at UALR. 367 is a much easier drive than the interstates during rush hour.

Vaughan

[Babeebloos]

Hey! I just wanted to ask how the project is going? More Pics?

[Alumatube]

Hi Babee!

Sorry, no real updates yet. I am still collecting stuff to get started with. I found the leather for the seating areas and hope to order it next week, I got an "oiled bronze" faucet for the bathroom, and I have to find another supplier for the curtain cloth since I have not heard from the original one.

Thank you for asking, though! I hope to have some progress (and pictures) soon.

Susan

[SharonIvey]

Thanks for a wonderful thread. It's really motivating. We've been kicking around the redesign of ours since much of the tambor is broken and there is some rot under the cabinets. As we do those repairs, we've decided to really make it our home. The previous owners did some nice things with the curtains and upholstery so I haven't decided whether I should replace it or work it into the design - I'm leaning to the latter so it will look less like a work in process. I can't wait to see more. Since we have a rear bath, we've decided to start there.

[Alumatube]

That's great, Sharon! I always enjoy seeing an AS whose owners have given it that special touch! The tambour on ours under the dinette is trashed and I am still trying to figure out what to do there--replace it or change the whole setup into something different. If you like the curtains and upholstery, I would stick with them! Otherwise you will run into a lot more time and money expended. You might redesign with an eye toward changing them over time, and use a decor that will be amenable to both what you have now and what you might plan to use.

Good luck! I'd love to see pictures as you get going on it!

Susan

[Alumatube]

I am sorry it has been so long, but life is really getting in the way of redecorating progress.

The first big step is done! The new windshield curtains are done, thanks to Tammy/SilverThreads, and they look GREAT!!!


(They may look crooked at the top, but it is only my crooked visors, not the curtains!)



I had to instantly iron them and hang them up to see how they looked! I used the Alexander Henry Willow Bend Bandana fabric I posted on the first page and a linen-y drape liner for the backing, and they are exactly what I wanted! Tammy did a great job (geez, I wish I could sew a straight line like she does) and I am very pleased.

I have been collecting things for the redesign, and have added two cow hides (a full-size one for the dinette back cushions and sofa pillows and a small one to possibly use as a rug or a throw on the bed) and a jute rug for inside the door or at the bottom of the steps while camped.

The full-size hide


The small hide




I have decided we will rebuild the dinette and rid ourselves of the messed-up tambour. The new design will be very similar, but the seat bottoms will be hinged and lift up for storage, and the furniture part will probably be built out of mesquite or other rustic wood.

The next step is a Seal-Tech test at Airstream of Arkansas on March 21 to make sure our leaks are sealed so the new interior won't be destroyed by water!

Susan

[vswingfield]

Hi Susan,

Those look great! The hides are going to look terrific, too. I can’t wait to see them.

[Alumatube]

Thanks, Vaughan! I am really looking forward to seeing the leatherwork done. I got a deep chocolate hide for the seating surfaces and need to find someone who sews leather WELL here in the area to reupholster the sofa and dinette with it. Any ideas?

Susan

[vswingfield]

Originally Posted by Alumatube

Thanks, Vaughan! I am really looking forward to seeing the leatherwork done. I got a deep chocolate hide for the seating surfaces and need to find someone who sews leather WELL here in the area to reupholster the sofa and dinette with it. Any ideas?

Susan

I really don’t know, Susan. I recently had a conversation with my brother and his partner. They are looking for someone to do interiors for their boats, but haven’t found anyone.

[Jaxon]

Wow Susan, that is going to be one very cool interior job! That's what you call "customizing"! Good luck finding someone to sew. Wonder if you asked around some shoe repair places since they, of course, deal in leather & may know of some folks who do heavy-duty sewing. Seems more specialized than the local seamstress...

[Alumatube]

Originally Posted by vswingfield

I really don’t know, Susan. I recently had a conversation with my brother and his partner. They are looking for someone to do interiors for their boats, but haven’t found anyone.

Hmmm. There is a little upholstery shop I drive by in Pine Bluff that has a lot of people coming and going with upholstery projects. I will have to stop by there and check them out. I'll let you know what I find out!

Susan

[Alumatube]

Originally Posted by Jaxon

Wow Susan, that is going to be one very cool interior job! That's what you call "customizing"! Good luck finding someone to sew. Wonder if you asked around some shoe repair places since they, of course, deal in leather & may know of some folks who do heavy-duty sewing. Seems more specialized than the local seamstress...

Great idea, Jaxon! I do know of a shoe place in downtown Pine Bluff that is supposed to be pretty good...

Susan

[soldiermedic]

I hope this is partially ready by Branson.

Good so far.

Steve

[Alumatube]

Originally Posted by soldiermedic

I hope this is partially ready by Branson.

Good so far.

Steve

I hope so, too! The new curtains are really clashing with the rest of the 80's decor!

Susan

[soldiermedic]

Will we be seeing you in spot 25 in a few weeks????

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by soldiermedic

Will we be seeing you in spot 25 in a few weeks????

I certainly hope so!

Unfortunately Susan has to do all the prep work for the trip since I'm not able to do it right now .

Brad

[Babeebloos]

Your project is coming along nicely, I can't wait to see everything all together!

About the upholstery with leather....is there a way to find out where restaurants get their booths done? Possibly a commercial/contract furniture company or a boating/yacht upholsterer?

Will you be using enamelware for your plates/bowls/mugs?

Deer or Steer antlers/horn something or other?

Debra

[CombatMedic]

Looks great cant wait to see it.

[Alumatube]

Originally Posted by soldiermedic

Will we be seeing you in spot 25 in a few weeks????

NO!!!

I called and spoke to the lady, and she said to call back Friday. Sigh. (For those playing along at home, our confirmation was for spot 4. When Steve called recently, they said we were in spot 25!)

Susan

[Alumatube]

Originally Posted by Babeebloos

Your project is coming along nicely, I can't wait to see everything all together!

About the upholstery with leather....is there a way to find out where restaurants get their booths done? Possibly a commercial/contract furniture company or a boating/yacht upholsterer?

Will you be using enamelware for your plates/bowls/mugs?

Deer or Steer antlers/horn something or other?

Debra

Thanks, Debra!

Good idea on the restaurant upholsterer! I will check around and see what I find.

I think I will probably use enamelware, with Corelle back-up (for the microwave). I have yet to find dishes I really would like in there.

Probably no horns, since there's not much room and I don't want to lose an eye! I *was* thinking about a set of steer horns over the cab area, but can't figure how to safely/securely attach them to the end cap.

Susan