This 2-3 oz. split cowhide is excellent for protecting and embellishing sail corners or anywhere else that protection from chafe is required. It is easily sewn either by hand or with a machine. Pearl gray finish. Sold per square foot (12" x 12"). Please note: this is not synthetic, cut edges will not be true and ordered pieces are often not square.
Leather 2-3oz Pearl Grey Cowhide is a railroaded pattern
Reduce Seaming with Railroaded Fabric
Most upholstery fabric is 54 inches wide and, if it features a pattern, the pattern is run down the length of the bolt. When upholstering, it generally looks best to run a patterned fabric from the top to the bottom of the piece and from the back to the front. This requires seams every 54 inches on larger pieces like sofas and long boat cushions. Alternatively, a Railroaded fabric pattern can be used to eliminated unwanted seams. The patterns in Railroaded Sunbrellas run across their widths. This makes Railroaded Sunbrella perfect for these longer projects.
In this illustration, the fabric rolls out to cover the cushions without need for a seam.
This is a photo example of the railroaded fabric coming off the roll.
This is a photo example of fabric that is not railroaded coming off the roll.
In this illustration the fabric rolls out vertically, and for this type of single cushion, would require several seams to cover the couch.
BOAT SHOW COMING SOON! Meet most of the Grant clan at the upcoming Annapolis sailboat show in Maryland, Oct 9-13 in tent H. Sailrite has a 40' booth filled with demonstration tools and products for sale. Also be sure to plan a trip to our store which is just across from the show in Eastport (a long walk, but possible). Will will have Ultrafeed machines at the show for those who wish to avoid shipping charges.
