Alcantara interior build

[m3f_srhodes_92606b01a8]

Not digging the blue stitching, but definitely beyond what most would attempt.

[m3f_antik_3155fc7858]

Definitely get a sewing machine.


I won't lie, done right, I'd sorta dig the screaming blue stitch. You've got use a very short, dashed pattern, IMO. Probably a lighter gauge thread too. The crosshatch stuff is overwhelming in the quantity of outrageousness with thread that bright.


Props for trying the high contrast and the ambitious project: I wouldn't have dared.

[m3f_JPoland_e17b491a3d]

Deadlysyn is a great inspiration for doing it right.



Agreed, I'm impressed. I would like to know what kind of background he has on this and how long it took him to get to that skill level?

[m3f_deadlysyns]

Agreed, I'm impressed. I would like to know what kind of background he has on this and how long it took him to get to that skill level?



I have a degree in electrical engineering...



I am self taught on sewing. I bought a yard of alcantara. I had so much material that I decided to give my rear center armrest a try first. It turned out pretty good so I moved on to the two rear head rest. Once that was done. I bought more material and did the entire back seat. I am now on my front seats.

[m3f_ccaarmerci_00818b2657]

I have a degree in electrical engineering...



I am self taught on sewing. I bought a yard of alcantara. I had so much material that I decided to give my rear center armrest a try first. It turned out pretty good so I moved on to the two rear head rest. Once that was done. I bought more material and did the entire back seat. I am now on my front seats.



What kind of machine are you using?

[m3f_KBuva06_44ef6e0a42]

Ob/Gyn..... not a general surgeon.


Open cases are getting less frequent as advances in technology for laprascopic procedures get better and better.


I can do complete hysterectomies now on an outpatient basis, home for dinner, through 4 small incisions... the largest of which is 11mm, and then 3 small 5mm ones. Pretty trick stuff, certainly requires a steady pair of hands.


Stitching for cosmetics from my standpoint is limited to episiotomy repairs, (and let's face it, few people are going to see my handiwork there), and low incisions on the abdomen, again, I put them down low where the sun don't shine so they can wear any outfits they want, and no one knows they had a C/S or open case. Haven't used staples in years, the plastic surgery sutures and proper building up of the layers gets great results.


Anyway, even if I have the skills, I think time-wise, I'd rather invest in a good machine and some sewing lessons from artisans in upholstery. I'm sure there are many tricks to getting it right.


:bow:


thought you were being sarcastic at first as I couldn't fathom you being both a physician and the ABL parts individual....


do you by any chance know of a dude named James (Jimmy) Orr?

[m3f_deadlysyns]

What kind of machine are you using?



I use a Euro Pro...its not that great but it gets the job done.

[m3f_ccaarmerci_00818b2657]

I use a Euro Pro...its not that great but it gets the job done.



Update: removed the stitching. Will be borrowing someones sewing machine to do the visible stitches with. I'm in no rush to finish the headrests... I have to wait for warmer weather to dye my interior, and to cover other panels. I appreciate the criticism, because it made me step back and not settle for how it turned out despite the labor put into it. My girlfriend was like "it looks fine!" the entire time, but I'm sure that was just because she didn't want to re-do them.

[m3f_Zuletzt_4bd387ad55]

My girlfriend was like "it looks fine!" the entire time, but I'm sure that was just because she didn't want to re-do them.



She's just trying to be supportive, no harm there. But good call on taking a step back and looking at it from as much of a non-biased point of view as possible. The extra time and effort will surely be worth it.



Oh and like many others have said, props for having the balls to do this. I'd never even attempt something like this. I sew costumes and crap all the time but there's no way in hell I'd take on a project that needs to be so flawless.

:goodluck:

[m3f_ccaarmerci_00818b2657]

UPDATE: Re-did my rear headrests (will take pictures tomorrow). I had a girl from my work do them on a machine, then I just hand stitched them together. Used much thinner thread, that is an exact match for my steering wheel. The color is much more subtle for sure.



What I'm working on now:



Dying my rear panels, and covering with Alcantara...



Here are teasters:





Origional

http://images56.fotki.com/v127/filePt7Y/6e808/3/1757683/9542029/OLDPANEL2.jpg



http://images55.fotki.com/v507/fileZEdV/6e808/3/1757683/9542029/OLDPANEL.jpg





New: It's not perfect, I still have some adjusting to do on the edges. The front panels I'll make sure turn out better.



http://images107.fotki.com/v159/filevcyK/6e808/3/1757683/9542029/OLDPANELNEW.jpg



The rear deck seems kind of a pain to cover in alcantara. I want to do it so it'll match the rear headrests, but it will also use a lot of alcantara. I think I may dye it black for now, then possibly cover it down the road.













Once again, I'll update tomorrow with the rear headrests. They turned out MUCH MUCH better then origionally.





Early update of the update:



http://images58.fotki.com/v85/fileTa5N/6e808/3/1757683/9542029/RearHeadrest.jpg

[m3f_Zuletzt_4bd387ad55]

Looks much better. :thumbsup2:

[m3f_Porschetec_b3046e5dde]

great idea......needs work.





lolz at comments :rofl3: