All Alloy Cup progress

[Austin Carr]

Bill,
Have you seen this copy of the manual, or are looking for a free download?

https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/instru...i-802.aspx

[Chris KC]

I reckon I'd have a word with the repair guy before shelling out $13!
You basically need to know how to thread it and how to set the stitch length (speaks for itself) and tension (so that the stitches are sufficiently tight and don't pull to one side or the other of the fabric).
You also need to check you have a suitable foot and needle for the fabric you are sewing.
Bill do please practice on a few off-cuts before attacking the masterpiece itself!

p.s. Splendid to see her running!

[Austin Carr]

Also download for $10

["Slack Alice" Simon]

Sewing machines are a bit like that clock you bought as a box of bits and put back together - all very logical when you have sat back, thought about it, tried a few things that didn't quite work ……. and then the solution becomes apparent.

If you can tinker with an Austin you can sort a sewing machine, manual or no manual.

The bit I always forget, though , is holding the top thread firmly as you start off.

If you don't, it pulls back through the needle and you have to re-thread it.

Not so easy as it was when I was younger.

If you get stuck I'm sure the forum would help if you start a new thread ( ) with pictures of the problem.

[AllAlloyCup]

Thanks folks for the advice about my newest knotty problem!

Tomorrow I’ll attempt to replace the drive belt and
fill some spools for the cartridge that goes underneath.

I’ve now got a selection of feet for it and found a clip on YouTube
with someone sewing through two thicknesses of a man’s leather belt!

If I blow up a still I might see how the lacing of the top thread is arranged.

Regards

Bill G

[AllAlloyCup]

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The vintage Necchi sewing machine is playing up. 

Plan B put into action , find a friendly seamstress to stitch
The hooding material parts I had cut out and basted with impact adhesive.

She used a piping foot to do the edges of the tonneau and
Neatly stitched in the brass zip.

Then I took the passenger side away and put the lift a dots on
using a nifty tool to punch holes in the fabric.

Later on I managed to make a start on the drivers side which
will involve making a “pocket” for the steering wheel, while trying to keep
a decent tension in the overall shape of the tonneau cover.
Hope to finish it on Tuesday.

Here’s  two photos of the passenger side

Regards

Bill G

Aka AllAlloyCup

[spannerman]

I needed.to make some seats for my special and joined a night class at local collage had help off the ladies there
Than I needed got a nice seat covers in the end , and the
Course was free as I'm retired !

[squeak]

It is very difficult to achieve decent tension on the tonneau drivers side,  when you have a 'pocket' for the steering wheel.  Sometimes easier to have a dart in front of the wheel coming down to a reversed Lift The Dot fastner. These will then accommodate a degree of uplift .

[AllAlloyCup]

Hi there

Thanks for the tip, I’m still
pondering the pocket!!

Bill G

[Nick Lettington]

Why not put a short strap to join the sections through the steering wheel to keep some tension on the dash? It could be clipped in as the first part of fitting.