I did much the same as Paul. Bought the fabric and new foam at a local discount fab that had a good selection of upholstery fabric. Cut the foam myself with an electric carving knife - which turned out to be very easy. The actual sewing was done by a local shop that specializes in reupholstering furniture - who were a LOT less expensive than the local shops who specialize in work for boats. All up, I have a bit over $2400 invested in 3 v-berth cushions, a quarter berth cushion, two settee seats, and 8 cushions for the backs and arms of the settees. I also had some largish pillow covers made with a flap and button closure (think of a large fabric mailing envelope) using some excess fabric. The bed linens for the four beds on the boat get stored in these throw pillows.
See if, among your cruising friends, there isn't someone who does canvas repairs and sewing projects as a sideline. I had a friend who is a live aboard cruiser and does canvas repairs for other cruisers help me figure out how much fabric, foam, Pfeifertex (backing material like screen so berth cushions and seat backs can breathe), and binding for the piping on the edges of the cushions I needed. Her input on fabric selections and techniques were invaluable. Rick Brass Washington, NC -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Paul Fountain via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 7:52 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Paul Fountain <p...@seasource.ca> Subject: Re: Stus-List Interior Cushions We had Perception's cushions done a few years ago - had the people who have done some home furniture recovering do the labour for us, bought the fabric ( a nautical print microfiber) at a local fabric discount store for them. Old Timers has removed the cost, but it was significantly less than a Marine place - they replaced any foam that needed replacing. Still looks good. Nice part is all the cushions are easy to remove from the boat to get the work done. Paul Fountain -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Al Serrato via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 6:17 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Al Serrato <aserrat...@yahoo.com> Subject: Stus-List Interior Cushions I have a 1981 C & C '34 with original cushions. I recently got an estimate from a local marine canvas shop for replacement of all the fabric (retaining the original foam) using the lowest cost sunbrella material. I was surprised to see it was over $4000 for the job, and over $6000 to replace the foam as well. I would appreciate any suggestions for alternative ways to go on upgrading the interior upholstery. Thanks in advance. Al Serrato Fidelity San Francisco Bay Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
