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• Re: Upholstery Fabric
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:09:10 -0500
  You mean STOCK fabrice? Or are you looking for something new to upholster your vehicle? You can check out the tweed fabrics at SewFine...
• Re: WTB: green tweed seat
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:19:06 -0600
  ...For more than you ever wanted to know about types of fabric: http://fabricstockexchange.com/blog/resources/common-fabric-types/ And here is what...
• Re: Upholstery Re-cover Swatch Opinion? ('81 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:14:11 -0800
  A few things to remember buying fabric. 1.) It fades like crazy. You need UV resistant fabrics. Or for window treatments, a UV resistant...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia canvas
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 1995 09:49:25 +0100
  Several people asked about the outdoor oriented fabric store I mentioned, so I figured I'd post the info to the list. The standard...
• Re: curtains for 89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 12:39:40 -0400
  ...darker fabric would make it darker and easier >to sleep in wal-mart parking lots. ;) > I recently bought some fabric for making curtains and...
• Re: WTB: green tweed seat
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:20:38 -0800
  ...In some twill weave fabrics, the diagonal effect may also be seen clearly on the back side of the fabric." > > So, 'cordin to the...
• FS orange plaid fabric from 74 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 12:58:26 -0500
  anybody need some orange plaid fabric from a 74' westy (gotta love it!)?? i have the cushion for the pop up roof bed (approx...
• Re: I'm pulling the interior in my westy - what should I do next?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 23:49:01 -0400
  ...Same may be true whether the fabric is UV resistant. Ask for assistance. A better fabric store will have knowledgable help that can look...
• Re: Upholstery Fabric not "BOOGIE WOOGIE"
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:49:39 -0800
  Chris, most if not all 1982 Westys had striped fabric. Of the 10 current or recent 1982 Westys listed on Ebay NONE show Boogie...
• Re: 81 Vanagon Interior Panels
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 00:20:16 -0600
  Fabric wall coverings are expensive so the individual has to shop around to get Roll Ends or economical materials.The fabric I used was...
• 1984-86 Brown Seats Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:37:19 -0500
  ...One seat bottom (cushion and fabric) 3. Seat bottom cover (fabric/vinyl only) or rear cushion cover (fabric)only. Have anything? I'm in...
• Re: Upholstery Fabric not "BOOGIE WOOGIE"
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:08:33 EST
  ...that fabric pictured in the link below was used late 82, 83 and 84 westy only. i have some front seats with that fabric...
• Re: The "Real" a NEW Micro-bus, now Element with pop top
  Historical mailing list - mario
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:26:59 -0700
  Does anybody have recommendations for a fabric similar to the FXC fabric from the Honda element? The fabric is supposed to be water and...
• RE: Awning/tent fabric
  Historical mailing list - Skip Correll 615-757-5508 (School)
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 09:52:10 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Try Seattle Fabric 3876 Bridge Way North Seattle, Wa 98103 Phone: 206-632-6022 Fax: 206-632-0881 This address was on the list...
• Re: WTB: green tweed seat
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:04:07 -0600
  ...In some twill weave fabrics, the diagonal effect may also be seen clearly on the back side of the fabric." > > > > So, 'cordin to the...
• Need operational arm rest
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 01:05:26 EDT
  ...Doesn't matter if the fabric is dirty or torn. I'll be pulling the fabric off it anyway and putting my salvaged gray...
• Re: 78 Westy: Green plaid seat fabric
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 19:59:44
  >I am trying to locate some of the "lovely" 70's era bright >green/olive green/yellow-orange/black plaid seat fabric >to use...
• Re: Upholstery Fabric "BOOGIE WOOGIE"
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:43:02 -0800
  All 5 of my 82 Westys have had striped fabric like 83 and most 84. It can be either a green or blue accent...
• Re: Friday - Fabric help in the Portland OR area
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 8 Oct 2011 07:21:49 -0700
  Seattle Fabrics on Aurora Ave. N. is a great source for lots of this stuff.� My bride is a fabric junkie and we stopped...
• tartan fabric
  Historical mailing list - Neal Powers
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:48:25 EST
  Allen Beck contact me about the fabric you need,Neal
• Re: Shady Boy Awning - Pictures
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 19:17:07 -0700
  Karl, I am a bit concern also on the fabric tearing at the stitching near the pockets. Some stitches in those areas are under...
• Re: 1984-86 Brown Seats Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:08:19 -0800
  ...One seat bottom (cushion and fabric) > 3. Seat bottom cover (fabric/vinyl only) or rear cushion cover (fabric)only. > > Have anything? > > I'm in...
• Re: Pop Top fabrics
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:05:49 -0400
  > Is there a consensus on the best type and/or source of fabrics? > I see GW has cotton, acrylic, hemp. Are there other sources...
• Re: interior fabric source for 84 westy wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Blouin
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 06:40:41 -0800
  ...interior fabric source for 84 westy wolfsburg Looking to get the seats recovered on my two tone brown ' 84 westy wolfsburg. It would be...
• Re: Upholstery Fabric not "BOOGIE WOOGIE"
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:37:47 -0800
  ...that fabric pictured in the link below was > used late 82, 83 and 84 westy only. > > i have some front seats with that fabric...
• yards of fabric to reupholster westy bed?
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 15:31:08 -0400
  ...The Bus Depot sells fabric by the yard for this. Has anyone actually ever used this to re-upholster their bed, and if so...
• FS: front seats, cheap
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 9 Jul 2006 14:23:18 -0700
  ...Westy, pair, 80-84 blue/brown plaid, $30 both GL, pair, 87+ grey fabric, with adj armrests, $70 both GL , one, blue fabric, with...
• Re: 1984-86 Brown Seats Wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 03:31:28 EST
  ...One seat bottom (cushion and fabric) > 3. Seat bottom cover (fabric/vinyl only) or rear cushion cover (fabric)only. > > Have anything? > > I'm in...
• Fabrics for upholstery
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 15:23:17 -0400
  ...I had occassion to stop by my fabric store to order some more (for my own purposes). The catalog of fabric I chose out...
• wanted: vanagon fabric; blue
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Duggan
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 12:18:21 -0800
  Hey everyone! I am making a rear bed cushion and I need some interior upholstry fabric. I have an 86 dark grey Syncro that...
• Pop Top fabrics
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:56:57 -0700
  Is there a consensus on the best type and/or source of fabrics? I see GW has cotton, acrylic, hemp. Are there other sources...
• cushion fabric
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 19:56:48 -0600
  It just occurred to me that I can use the fabric from one of the upper cushions to recover my lower rear cushion. So...
• interior fabric source for 84 westy wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - olists
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 22:52:29 -0600
  ...If that isn't possible maybe some ideas for a fabric as durable? Any ideas for a source? I am looking for the bulk...
• Re: Shady Boy Awning - Pictures
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 14:33:24 -0400
  ...I don't know what the PO did, but one of the pockets in the fabric where the center pole goes, has a hole...
• middle seats without headrests...
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 18:01:13 -0500
  ...The seat fabric on the replacement has no holes in it for the headrest, but it feels like there is a round hole under...
• Re: Rear Mattress for '90 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 14:38:07 -0400
  Measure the space, go to your local fabric store and get the 4" foam that fits your butt, then take it to an upholstery...
• 89 Westy - pop-top fabric
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 22:13:54 -0500
  Getting ready to have the pop-top fabric replaced...haven't decide on cotton or acrylic...open to comments and suggestions... Thanks Chuck
• Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 1 Feb 2011 15:37:09 -0900
  ...Sunbrella is dyed all the way through like a carrot, whereas most fabrics are like radishes, colored on the outside only. A 12 ounce...
• Re: Shady Boy Awning - Punctures
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 00:53:20 -0400
  ...I feel the need to address the comments on the fabrics/wear of the ShadyBoy(SB) awnings. I think Karl said it correctly, "I...
• Re: Source for RED Plaid fabric?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:09:51 -0500
  I always want to call that fabric boogie-woogie, but I think I'm wrong.... On Dec 11, 2009, at 1:56 PM, T...
• Re: Awning advice
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 26 May 2015 08:07:55 -0700
  On 05/25/2015 08:45 AM, Kris Seago wrote: > Buy the reflective fabric—the blue fabric actually magnifies the heat underneath. That it...
• Re: seat padding swap, GL to non?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Kennedy
  Thu, 20 May 2004 16:44:57 -0600
  Jeff, In my 84 Westfalia, I added 1" foam padding underneath the fabric on the backrest. It was very easy: take the seats out...
• Re: Upholstery Fabric "BOOGIE WOOGIE"
  Historical mailing list - John Dillon
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:35:42 -0500
  ...is that boogie woogie fabric? Know of a source for that fabric? TIA jdd ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karl Ploessl" <karl.ploessl@GMAIL.COM> To...
• Re: Friday - Fabric help in the Portland OR area
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Oct 2011 09:57:36 -0700
  ...Friday - Fabric help in the Portland OR area I have a friend in Vancouver, WA who is getting ready to build a fabric covered...
• Friday - Fabric help in the Portland OR area
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 13:01:19 -0700
  I have a friend in Vancouver, WA who is getting ready to build a fabric covered boat. I told him I'd see there...
• Re: Mending tent fabric, was: 8 inch gash
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 7 Dec 1999 16:07:11 -0800
  Spray on fabric adhesive works, too. But be prepared to clean up some sticky stuff afterward. Also was advised to sew large [1 inch...
• Re: Anyone making custom curtains?
  Historical mailing list - Sheilah Rogers
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:27:20 -0700
  ...I sewed panels of fabric right onto the curtains - the double layer protected the newer lighter fabric from sunshine, as well as the second...
• Re: interior fabric source for 84 westy wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 07:06:19 -0500
  ...If that isn't possible maybe some ideas for a fabric > as durable? Any ideas for a source? I am looking for the bulk...
• Re: wanted: vanagon fabric; blue
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 15:36:08 EST
  ...Is this possible? Does anyone > know a source for vanagon fabric? > > do you have the weekender interior? why dont you just get a used...
• Re: insulated window blanket prototype
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:31:38 -0700
  Binding/edging fabric tape (the black stuff you see around the pad, was used to make pockets sewn onto inside of suede fabric. Only...
• Re: Upholstery Fabric "BOOGIE WOOGIE"
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:11:17 EST
  ...third one up from the bottom .. > is that boogie woogie fabric? Know of a source for that fabric? > > TIA > jdd > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Karl...
• Re: Need info on making curtains, rods, etc.
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 12:00:33 -0700
  I drilled little holes and screwed in upholstery snaps (gotten at an auto/marine upholstery shop)...then I added snaps to insulated fabric panels...
• Upholstery Fabric
  Historical mailing list - John Dillon
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:32:59 -0500
  Anyone have a source for upholstery fabric? I need the stuff for a medium blue 82 .. I'm not sure what the colour/code...
• Fuel Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 21:29:17 -0700
  ...5mm fuel hose (fabric covered) 7mm fuel hose (reinforced rubber) 3.5mm vacuum hose (fabric covered) 12mm vacuum hose (fabric covered) The 5mm hose...
• Re: Curtain Kits
  Historical mailing list - BNGR8FUL
  Wed, 13 May 1998 17:52:48 EDT
  ...And costs as cheap as $20 in fabric (depending on what kind of fabric you use... some fabric is super expensive). Shes made two...
• Re: WESTY FABRIC
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sun, 22 Sep 1996 11:59:15 -0400
  OK as of this morning the following people should have email with amounts for their fabric, these are all the people for whom I...
• Re: interior fabric source for 84 westy wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - olists
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 18:25:11 -0600
  ...Does anyone have suggestions for a durable, breathing fabric besides standard auto fabric? Thanks, Owen ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Bus Depot" <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM...
• Re: Track Screen for Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 22 May 2013 14:17:51 -0500
  Is the plastic screen frame missing, or just the screen fabric? If it's just the fabric, you scrape out the old glue and...
• Westy Rear Seat wanted - 84-86 - Brown check Fabric
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 04:52:40 -0500
  I need a Westy rear seat in the brown check fabric. Anyone parting out an 85-86 Westy in N. California.....or seen one...
• Re: 78 Westy: Green plaid seat fabric
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 16:13:10 -0800
  ...I would be interested in this fabric also. This summer I will be recovering the seats/beds in my 77 Westy. -- +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Glen Buhlmann | "By...