Question Anyone knows a good tailor who can fix wing fabrics seams?

[SaltyFrog]

about 200 dives on the argonaut, seams probably gave out after the pressure at inflated state (I use it normally).

If it's made with more "give" on the length it'll probably be fine.

Anyone knows how I could fix it? or a good tailor who can?

I'm thinking about buying some short ripstop fabrics and just patch it in from both side.

this doesn't really affect its normal function so maybe I'll just duck tape it and just dive it like that..

 

[SaltyFrog]

And does anyone know what type of fabrics was it originally using?

some type of Cordura I think?

 

[johndiver999]

I would think you could pull the seam in a little tighter (make the wing slightly smaller) and then hand sew the seam from the inside. I would not use duct tape.

 

[noj3333]

I believe these are sewn at 'Tough Traveler' in Schenectady NY... I may be wrong, but that's what I think.

Reach out to them, they may be able to help or give advice...

 

[rhwestfall]

I always thought it was TT in Schenectady, but Argonaut wings were made at an equine equipment sewer in CA... horse blankets IIRC...

I've got the info somewhere... I found out during the pandemic, when they were shipping directly from the manufacturer when you ordered from VDH... Not sure where I put that information..

 

[rhwestfall]

Tobin?

 

[NothingClever]

@SaltyFrog

Check with these folks. I bet they have multiple account holders in your area and can link you up with the local industrial seamstress shops.

Outdoor & Recreational Fabrics | Marine Fabrics & Vinyl | Industrial Fabrics - Seattle Fabrics

We specialize in outdoor, recreational, marine, & industrial fabrics, as well as all the hardware & tools you need for any project. Shop Seattle Fabrics today!

www.seattlefabrics.com

 

[happy-diver]

Just go to the people that let your pants out with an overlocker

And then, grab this stuff, to slop around to halt the other fraying

"Come on quick ring Elon we've got some scuba gear coming in!"