Noob with a new mx5 Saturn build.

[Bonzo]

Here's a poor photo of my first crack at sewing.



Quite therapeutic once you get the hang of things.

[norton]

You are a star thank you! That's the reassurance I needed to push on with it. Can you tell me which model Singer you have please?

[Bonzo]

The model I bought was Singer 3105

Stitch length up 5mm, center stitch + Left or Right ( straight stitch )
Also has a zig zag stitching capability.

Circa 1970s , a good solid basic machine.

One currently on ebay item: 191964756706 Cheap for what it is.

I paid £129 for mine but it was from a sewing machine center & had been fully serviced/set up.
Worked brilliant straight from the box.

I don't doubt that there are better machines out there but for a one off bit of trial & error, works fine for me.

Going to have a go at some covers just as soon as the weather warms up.

[norton]

Thank you again. I'm going to go for it. I've never done anything like it before so I'm looking forward to the challenge. Watch this space...

[norton]

I'm stuck on material choice for the boot cover and other parts. Black vinyl is an obvious choice but I'm not keen on the look. I thoughts of using a black outdoors canvas but, I don't know, I'm not convinced mainly because I've never handled it.

Also, will it need a second layer of something to give it more weight and substance?

[TSM Locost]

Good place to start https://www.profabrics.co.uk/collections/all/Marine

[norton]

Well, I found some black mohair for a very reasonable price so have that on the way now. Not long before I ruin it now!