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richp39 06-02-2014 10:08 AM

repair back window stitching given up
 
hi , new to forum

Has anyone else had this problem. The stitching along the top gave up and the window has dropped forward.

any easy diy repairs that look tidy ?

BFeller 06-02-2014 11:54 AM

There is a very good recent post in this forum from someone who replaced their back window at home. I don't remember who it was- a search would turn it up. Try sail-rite or sailrite in the advanced terms. I believe he got materials from them.

healthservices 06-05-2014 08:13 AM

SPEEDY STITCHER | eBay

http://sailingfortuitous.com/sites/d...dyStitcher.jpg

Polaris 06-08-2014 12:59 PM

I posted recently about replacing the vinyl window completely. Replacing the stitching alone would be a much easier job.

My post is here

I don't really go into detail about the actual sewing process, though. The sewing awl that Healthservices posted is exactly the same one I used. The only thing I did differently was to use the heavest standard sewing machine needles I could find rather than the huge needles the awl comes with.

Sailrite's youtube video on repairing shoes is perfect for giving you the technique it takes to sew with the awl for this project, too. I think I found it on their website, but you could probably search youtube directly as well.


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