The Decorators Team Fliers
Felix Mottram
Sail set replacement, Jørgen Møller Hansen Rhombus-Shaped Kites 1985.
February 5th 2022
Jørgen had re-made some of the sets and so preparations are in hand to repeat the process.
The red set are quite a new set so are being used as the model.
The red set are quite a new set so are being used as the model.
February 6th 2022... A template has been drawn for the main sails but the colour strips will be drawn directly on to the fabric.
Colour strips drawn and cut.
Cutting template windows.
The template is intended to be used to outline the individual sails with hem allowance and for marking up the cutaways for the sequence of colour strips.
Preparing to set a colour strip.
The main sail strip is cut out.
Transfer adhesive is being used to hold the fabric prior to sewing.
Progressing sails.
Colour strips sewn.
Reinforcement templates cut and dacron marked.
All set for reinforcing and hemming the nine sails.
All set for reinforcing and hemming the nine sails.
All set 15th February 2022.
All sewn 16th February 2022.
Details.
Eyelets set.
Eyelets checked with spreader.
Pockets cut and folded.
Pockets, pre-stitched.
Pockets sewn, one corner.
Pockets sewn, the stack.
2m ramin sticks and previously cut spreaders.
Not quite the right colour...
Doubled up, taped and cut, 52 out of the width of fabric.
Cut into groups of eight for ease of finishing.
Nine sets sewn and secured. Each element 115 x 2cm.
Preparing the main flying line.
Production line.
Dihedrals and sail loops.
Lower corner spine attachments.
Looking like a stack of kites.
Ready to go 23rd February 2022.