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    Diy no sew upholstery thread

     



    I wanted to create a thread exclusively for those that can't sew, or don't want to. I've seem some really good looking work done without sewing panels together.

    I wanted to spruce up the old rod and didn't have a sewing machine or alot of fancy special tools needed to do some of the great work I've seen on this forum.

    I'm using a simple cut, glue and screw.

    I started off looking at the old panel. I made a pattern with all the clip holes. I studied how the original panel was made to try to recreate the same template.

    I used a cheap 4'X8' piece of 1/4" paneling at a local building supply for my paneling material. I started by making cardboard templates first.

    I transferred the pattern to my paneling. Cutout all my holes.

    Next I bought a few cans of upholstry spray glue I found at Wallmart. Says it can be used in high heat enviorments.

    I used 1/4" closed cell foam for padding. Nice and thick feeling. I chose a lighter color grey with a dark charcoal inserts.

    I'm going to post a few pictures as I go along.

    I would really like this thread to stay on a simple level and not get into complex methods. If it's "no sew" by all means show it off.

    I hope this allows others to see that simple upholstry can still be accomplished without alot of tools but with a bit of imagination.
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    Keep on cuttin and gluein.. No needles required... ~robert
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