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<blockquote data-quote="THAT Gurl" data-source="post: 4342566" data-attributes="member: 45551"><p>If you want the experience, it isn't hard but it can be a bit tedious. It is amazing the amount of pressure it takes to push a needle carrying that heavy thread through so many layers of poly fabric AND a heavy duty zipper tape. Also, if you do it yourself, order the zipper tape and parts, thread and needles from a dedicated furniture/boat top repair place, NOT JoAnn's. </p><p></p><p>I have done similar repairs and if it was me, I'd take it to Truman's. They have the right thread, the right zipper/zipper components, and the right sewing machine to make it right quickly, with a bit more consistent quality of stitching than someone with a home sewing machine. Mind you I'm NOT saying you can't do it -- just chances are it's gonna have you cussing like a sailor before you are done, and probably calling Truman's anyway.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="THAT Gurl, post: 4342566, member: 45551"] If you want the experience, it isn't hard but it can be a bit tedious. It is amazing the amount of pressure it takes to push a needle carrying that heavy thread through so many layers of poly fabric AND a heavy duty zipper tape. Also, if you do it yourself, order the zipper tape and parts, thread and needles from a dedicated furniture/boat top repair place, NOT JoAnn's. I have done similar repairs and if it was me, I'd take it to Truman's. They have the right thread, the right zipper/zipper components, and the right sewing machine to make it right quickly, with a bit more consistent quality of stitching than someone with a home sewing machine. Mind you I'm NOT saying you can't do it -- just chances are it's gonna have you cussing like a sailor before you are done, and probably calling Truman's anyway. [/QUOTE]
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