Date:         Sun, 2 Apr 2006 15:14:26 -0400
Reply-To:     Wil Haslup <whaslup@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Wil Haslup <whaslup@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: I'm pulling the interior in my westy - what should I do next?
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What sort of considerations are there for picking a fabric for reupholstery?

I'm considering doing some of this myself...

Are some fabrics already treated for UV exposure and more appropriate
for use in a vehicle?  flame retardant?

Kim Brennan wrote:
> Spend money. :)
>
> Have you seen pictures of Larry Chase's or my interiors? Sewfine (in
> Colorado) did the work. The material used (tweed) is available at
> some fabric stores, and comes in a wide variety of colors. I've got
> Recaros in my camper now, and I'm planning on having them
> reupholstered to match the previous work Sewfine did on my stock
> seats. Note that I also had the side panels and rear hatch panel
> covered in the tweed fabric, as well as the cushions (both beds) and
> even the skylight screen cover. I'm extremely happy with the way it
> all came out. My color choices were partly determined by the color of
> my Westy (Burgundy.) Had it been another color, my choices likely
> would have been different.
>
>
> <http://homepage.mac.com/kimbrennan/PhotoAlbum9.html>
>
> On Apr 2, 2006, at 12:45 PM, David Marshall wrote:
>
>> Also, I have the classic 1986 striped
>> interior, well on the back seat and mattress anyhow as I have some
>> Recaros
>> up front, is there a good source for a more tasteful seat and mattress
>> covering?
>
>


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Wil

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