May 2012

  • Published On: May 1, 2012

    Award of Excellence | David’s Custom Trimmers | Queensland, Australia This project won a 2012 MFA Award of Excellence in the miscellaneous category. Customer wanted matching top and rear deck awnings for a superyacht. Stainless tubes were designed, fabricated and reinforced with carbon fiber inner sleeves to support the awnings with easily detachable pully systems. [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2012

    Outstanding Achievement Award | Bennett Custom Canvas Inc. | Toronto, Canada This project won a 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the unique/different category. The project is to build a convertible top for a Jaguar 1937 SS-100 Kit Car. The customer wanted waterproof fabric for the top. Project data Designer: Mike Bennett Fabricators: Mike Bennett, [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2012

    Outstanding Achievement Award | Nautilux Custom Canvas LLC | Hazlet, N.J. This project won a 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the salon/dinette upholstery category. This Larson Weekender was in need of a face lift. The new owner decided to clean the headiner using a steam cleaner. This process separated the fabric from the foam [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2012

    Award of Excellence | David’s Custom Trimmers | Queensland, Australia This project won a 2012 MFA Award of Excellence in the salon/dinette upholstery category. The project was a curved lounge with matching helmseat. The customer asked us to create a flowing design interior settee with matching helm seat. Project data Designer: Dave Elliott Fabricators: Dave [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2012

    Outstanding Achievement Award | Paul’s Custom Canvas Inc. | Denver, Colo. This project won a 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the exterior upholstery category. A full cockpit upholstery of a MasterCraft 190 Pro Star. The customer was looking to redo the boat on a low budget. Project data Designer: Michael Charpentier Fabricators: Scott Charpentier, [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2012

    Outstanding Achievement Award | Custom Marine Canvas | Noank, Conn. This project won a 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the exterior upholstery category. A 1913 New York 50 undergoing an extensive restoration. We did most of the canvas work on the boat, but we focused on the cockpit. Project data Designer: Katie Bradford, MFC, [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2012

    Information about clear window options can be overwhelming and challenging, but being able to educate your customers on what's available will help you make right decision for their needs. This can set your canvas shop apart from the competition. Setting your canvas shop apart from the competition can be challenging, especially in the [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2012

    Any business owner who believes in holding on to every customer may never see the business reach its maximum earning potential. By Mark E. Battersby Most business owners know whether their business is profitable. Not all of them, however, are aware that some customers simply don’t make money for them, or not enough money to [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2012

    Zipper Stops easily shorten a finished zipper or a continuous chain zipper. They install with the Zipper Stop Pliers to keep zippers from sliding off the top of a cut zipper. Stops are constructed from 316 stainless steel. The #10 stop fits YKK #10 Vislon, #10 Derlin Lenzip and JEF Brand #10 Derlin zipper chain. [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2012

    Eliminate bobbin winding, increase production and produce less waste with the pre-wound Star Ultra D92 G-Type bobbin. Constructed from 100-percent bonded polyester, the bobbin has excellent sewability and a precision wind. The UV-resistant, mildew-resistant and pre-wound thread is treated with liquid resin, cured and lubricated. Bonding prevents fraying at the cut end and helps resist [...]