After several years of heavy use a quality patio sling chair’s fabric may need to be replaced. In this video we will show you the proper steps to sew up a perfectly fitting sling replacement panel and how to properly install it in the sling rail channels of your chair. Follow the steps in this video for a “Fit like a Glove” sling chair.
Pick and order your favorite Sling Fabric at: https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Outdoor-Living-Fabric/Sling-Fabrics
HOW TO REPLACE FABRIC ON A PATIO SLING CHAIR CHAPTERS:
Taking Measurements – 0:33 min
Calculating Fabric Requirements – 2:53 min
Determining Sleeve Size – 6:54 min
Disassembly of Chair – 8:17 min
Cutting New Fabric to Size – 10:39 min
Sewing Hems – 13:30 min
Sewing Sleeves – 15:57 min
Inserting Sling Fabric in Rails – 21:02 min
Reinserting Spreader Bars – 25:45 min
Reassembly of Chair – 30:36 min
Materials List – 32:02 min
MATERIALS LIST:
Sling Fabric from Sailrite most often Phifertex Plus brand is used
Thread from Sailrite – V-69 Polyester (home sewing machine) / V-92 Polyester (heavy duty sewing machine) / Profilen PTFE Lifetiime Thread
Awning & Sling Chair Spline Cording – Item # 103839
TOOLS LIST:
Deluxe 5 1/2″ Magnetic Sewing Guide – Item # 103597
McLube Sailkote 16oz – Item # 845
Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine – Item # 300602
Sailrite Canvas Patterning Ruler – Item # 107040
Gingher Scissors Right Handed – Item # 19104
Tape Measure 120 Inch – Item # 102986
Razor Blade, Sockets or Adjustable Wrench, Vise Grips, L-Square, Pen, Yardsick, Tape Measure, Bar Clamp/Spreader 24”, Rubber Mallet
CALCULATIONS/EQUATIONS FOR ORDERING FABRIC, SLING CORDING & THREAD:
MESH FABRIC:
Sling chair panels orientated lengthwise along the selvage edge:
((Length + 2) x number of panels) ÷ 2 = Required amount of fabric
OR
Sling chair panels orientated lengthwise along width of fabric:
(Width + 6) x number of panels = Required amount of fabric
SLING CHAIR SPLINE CORDING:
(Length + 2) x number of panels x 2 = Length of Spline Cording Required
TYPE OF THREAD:
Home Sewing Machine = V-69 Polyester
Heavy Duty Sewing Machine = V-92 Polyester or PTFE Thread
Pick and order your favorite Sling Fabric at: https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Outdoor-Living-Fabric/Sling-Fabrics
Post time: Aug-11-2017