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  1. 22nd April 2011, 06:37 PM #1
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    sewing own boot gaiters

    Hi all, hope you are well and are enjoying your 'easter' break...

    I have question re the gators for manuals...

    I am able to sew my own (i'm one of those sad jack of all trades LOL)... and was wondering re the fabric, what I have on mine seems to be a thin type vinyl as apposed to leather.

    The gator for my manual stick is coming apart so I plan on using that as a pattern (as well as the others) however... the fabric that's used... seems like a vinyl of sorts????

    ... would I be best placed purchasing off cuts through an auto upholsterer or whether leather would be best?

    Is there a particular thickness I need to consider??

    I plan on re-using the plastic square frame (not sure of technical term but is what the gator sits in/on/clips to??)

    Has anyone sewed their own gators at all and can offer some advice please?

    It doesn't seem as hard as sewing clothes - I have an original pattern to work from so makes it easy - not that sewing clothes are more hard, just more time consuming in comparison LOL!!!

    Thanks again,
    Lp
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  2. 22nd April 2011, 07:24 PM #2
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    go visit your local op shop and find a leather jacket....
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  3. 22nd April 2011, 07:36 PM #3
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    Leather

    I bought leather ones of eBay, which were great and very easy to install for Handbrake and High Range/Low Range shifter
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  4. 22nd April 2011, 07:44 PM #4
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    Have no idea what the actual material used is, but I suspect your right in thinking that it is a vinyl.

    I do think that if you have the means, then leather would wear better. Oh, and you get that great smell in the car for a while.

    Who knows, there might even be a market for them..
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  5. 22nd April 2011, 08:36 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by DCPAus View Post
    I bought leather ones of eBay, which were great and very easy to install for Handbrake and High Range/Low Range shifter
    Ditto + matching leather cover for centre console.

    All leather and total cost $35.00au
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  6. 22nd April 2011, 09:08 PM #6
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    Check this thread. Wouldn't waste your time sewing one. Just buy a set from these guys (Top Gaiters - very good). The LR original one is very average.

    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...placement.html

    By the way they supply all the gaiters.(Handbrake,CDL, Gear as a package deal).

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  7. 23rd April 2011, 05:45 AM #7
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    Also try TUNING TUNING-SHOP

    They sell very nicely made leather boots on ebay.
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  8. 23rd April 2011, 06:00 AM #8
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    I hate to be pedantic, but getting in before Ron does, the word is gaiter, not gator.

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  9. 23rd April 2011, 06:15 AM #9
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    I like Tombies idea,,

    heres a chance to add a bit of Lp magic to the interior,,,

    colour, shape, texture its all changable,,
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  10. 23rd April 2011, 12:14 PM #10
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    Talking

    Thanks everyone for your replies :-D


    Quote Originally Posted by Sprint View Post
    go visit your local op shop and find a leather jacket....
    I have leather already, but am thinking my old leather motorcycle pants may be too thick LOL


    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew D View Post
    LP

    Check this thread. Wouldn't waste your time sewing one. Regards Andrew
    Thanks Andrew, I’ll check that out shortly. My sewing is my sanity though :-P


    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift View Post
    I like Tombies idea,,

    heres a chance to add a bit of Lp magic to the interior,,,

    colour, shape, texture its all changable,,
    Couldn’t agree more. HOT PINK gaitERS ~ HA!! :-O
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