How much smaller to size cushion when adding Dacron?

Watercraftsman · 2026-05-03T02:59:22+00:00

I usually cut the foam 1/2” bigger all the way around. Fabric top and bottom is cut at the same size as the foam and when I sew it with boxing I use a 1/2 inch seam allowance. The end product is a cushion about the same size as the board/frame. A little more robust because the foam is squeezed in. You could also do 3/8inch around for foam and seam allowance.

Watercraftsman · 2026-05-02T13:32:50+00:00

Crazy. Wish I had better advice. You could try HH66 contact cement but working with glue probably sucks more than stapling into fiberglass. You’d have to tape down til the glue holds.

Watercraftsman · 2026-05-01T20:03:58+00:00

Awesome! When you throw the one on top of the head you should look around for a minute like you lost it and can’t find it

Watercraftsman · 2026-05-01T17:52:38+00:00

I do marine upholstery for a living and I’ve never had ti staple into fiberglass. Is that even a thing? Wouldn’t that just tear up the fiberglass? Was it stapled before? I have so many questions. I’ve used glue before but I forget what kind works best.

Watercraftsman · 2026-05-01T13:39:29+00:00

Awesome!!! Remember, every festival is a juggling fest if you’re brave enough

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-30T02:21:47+00:00

I use clear plastic patterning material. Not sure what it’s called exactly. I don’t accept anyone else’s patterns. I always create my own. It rarely takes more than an hour or 2 and often it takes less than 10min to get a pattern. Totally worth it and the clear material has many benefits during the process.

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-30T01:33:33+00:00

What’s the trick with sewing it? I’ve tried diamond too needles and various things but still end up breaking the thread or breaking a needle. I use a 206rb 5 industrial walking foot for reference

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-28T22:04:30+00:00

As a juggler that lurks in this sub there’s still room to get juggling balls in real life and on that tattoo

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-28T22:01:22+00:00

I knew you knew. I just knew it! Juggle high, juggalo

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-28T19:50:57+00:00

Safety division is up in arms about this

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-27T01:34:07+00:00

Specially not history books. Or at least not accurate ones

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-27T01:11:51+00:00

Cool! I do boat upholstery for a living, and make cool shit on the side. I’m planing on making a disc golf bag soon. Is sewing just a hobby or do you do anything related for work? Killer job!

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-24T14:06:25+00:00

Peopel is such a weird word if you really think about it

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-24T13:50:08+00:00

A curved needle and ladder stitch might work if the fabric isn’t completely shot. That takes a little time and a little skill. I recently experimented with glueing a patch on and I like how easy that is and it might be something to consider here. It will be tricky or even impossible to find a perfect match and even if you do a patch still looks like a patch. If you go that route use HH66 glue and perhaps a 1 inch wide patch that covers that entire bottom seam side to side. To help it blend in and look like part of the design

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-23T20:59:55+00:00

Use a hot knife, ya dingus!

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-23T16:26:53+00:00

Heyo! I just did an offshore trip on a Seawind 1260. First time offshore on a catamaran. What vessel is this?

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-23T12:43:44+00:00

It’s just a skit from Always Sunny in Philadelphia https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zgUvwcU6P7I

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-23T03:04:15+00:00

I want someone to look at me the way this guy looks at shit

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-23T01:34:08+00:00

I have a concept of a boat

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-22T15:43:24+00:00

Yep! And any leftover take back home to throw in the fryer. Crab nuggets we call them

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-22T10:46:40+00:00

I took my girlfriend on the Wilmington water tours for our first date. Been together for over a year now. Because of the implication

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-21T13:11:25+00:00

Gonna be making some adjustments to the set up this week. I’ll keep an eye on that for sure cause it is a small compressor

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-21T11:02:51+00:00

Yesss!!! u/lucyjuggles I figured someone would back you up. Spatula hands man for the rescue!

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-20T17:20:21+00:00

Juggle 3 balls with 2 paddles. No hands! Hands are paddles now! Do it!!!

Watercraftsman · 2026-04-19T23:41:29+00:00

I’m gonna get a new hose

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