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How to repair seat bolster

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by klavender1, Jan 15, 2020.

  1. Jan 20, 2020 at 11:45 AM
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    Muddinfun

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    NICE!
     
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  2. Jan 20, 2020 at 12:07 PM
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  3. Jan 21, 2020 at 5:48 AM
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    Ladder stitch for future reference. Makes a hidden stitch to seam shit together.

    -J
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2020 at 5:50 AM
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    Thanks for posting that! Because I searched before posting the original questions. So that should help someone!
     
  5. Jan 21, 2020 at 5:54 AM
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    Yeah, I couldn't remember the specific name of the stitch so I googled 'hidden stitch' and once I saw it, I knew that was the one you were looking for. I believe that everyone should know basic sewing cause you never know when you'll need to replace a popped button or give yourself stitches on a nasty cut if you happen to not have any butterfly strips handy.

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  6. Jan 21, 2020 at 6:01 AM
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    I've had good luck with using heavy fishing line to ladder stitch bolsters closed but looks like you found a better solution: a free professional!
     
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  7. Jan 21, 2020 at 6:02 AM
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    klavender1

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    He uses fishing line. :D
     
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  8. Jan 21, 2020 at 6:04 AM
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    Good to know! Thanks.
     

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