I pretty much followed the pattern of the original covers which were very good at following the curves… but some irrational reason I never kept the calico patterns I made from these.

Also with the original fabric being a large weave with plenty of stretch that probably helps too!

I agree with you in that it is surprising how disappointing the professional shields can be. I’ve recently made a new mini windshield for my ZoomH4 and need to post that. Do let me know how you get on with your own.

Will have to look into eylash yarn it sound’s very interesting!

Fascinating blog you have – will have to link to you!

The eyelash yarn is a kind of wool that has a lot of long fibres in it, designed to resemble fur when knitted up. Knitted fabrics are – by definition – holey, but a double-layered ‘sheath’ to go over the microphone doesn’t have the suede backing problem that you describe, and may just do the trick!

I will let you know how I get on; definitely going to try and make this kind of suspension/zeppelin system myself after reading your tutorial.

With my trusty reciprocating saw, I cut down the back a few inches so that it “flows” a little more smoothly into the arms.

For the outside of the chairs and the tops of the arms and back (and against my better judgement), I decided to use white vinyl. The inside and cushion will be a very coarsely woven, reinforced knit.

I’m basically sewing slipcovers for these chairs, but I’m kind of stuck trying to figure out how to make the vinyl lay flat around the curves of the outside of the chairs.

How did you deal with the issue of smoothness around the curves?

Thanks!

Regards,
Lauren