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Hi, I'm Candice and welcome to the Van Life Designer channel.

I'm a lover of mountains and meditation and have decided to minimize my life, buy a Sprinter van and convert it into a tiny home on wheels!

My first career was as a commercial interior designer in Australia.

Here on Van Life Designer I'm going to give you my tips and views on design and how to project manage your conversion.

But, I'm a total novice at doing the build, so I'll also walk you through my discovery, research and build process.

Then, when it's all good and done, I'm going to hit the road and discover North America in my van White Feather.

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@jaybickford512
@jaybickford512 5 дней назад
Thanks so much for posting this video. I just finished making 3 cushions for my Toyota Sienna minivan camper conversion, and they turned our great. And this was the very first time I have sewn anything in my entire life. I couldn't have done it without your video. Thanks for posting it. 😊
@trinitytoo
@trinitytoo 6 дней назад
For the length measurement, why is it L+T+Ss, not L+T+T+Ss? Surely there are 2 thicknesses to be added, just like the width calculations?
@jogibbons4149
@jogibbons4149 8 дней назад
thank you. I will befour cushions for my van's bed next few days.
@user-cr3kb1gx6i
@user-cr3kb1gx6i 8 дней назад
Can someone explain the size of the boxes at the end. She is saying 1 1/2 x 1 but you may have 2 1/2 by 2, etc… ??
@eedom69
@eedom69 8 дней назад
So you used 65amp anl fuses? I was going to get 60amp but wasn't sure. I think it comes with 1 60 amp fuse.
@yasmineamberflamenco6725
@yasmineamberflamenco6725 9 дней назад
Beautiful job ❤
@lynnebateman1111
@lynnebateman1111 9 дней назад
I did it! three cushions made, watched your video a billion times in microscopic detail! Did two zips wrong, got very confused with the maths, but i DID IT! thank you!
@lynnebateman1111
@lynnebateman1111 15 дней назад
when you do the second set of box corners, after putting the zip in, have you already sewn up the seams?
@lynnebateman1111
@lynnebateman1111 15 дней назад
yes, she does!
@lynnebateman1111
@lynnebateman1111 19 дней назад
but how long is the zip? how do you work out how much you need?
@lynnebateman1111
@lynnebateman1111 15 дней назад
i guess the length of the zip is the length of the side where you want to insert the zip plus a bit more so it goes round the corner a bit
@annehughes4198
@annehughes4198 22 дня назад
Hello, can you tell me if this method work for square cushions??
@user-cr3kb1gx6i
@user-cr3kb1gx6i 23 дня назад
Why is it so important to have the zipper go around the edges? The length of my cushion is 57 inches. Do i need the longer zipper to get the cushion inside?
@evelynmcgowan2085
@evelynmcgowan2085 23 дня назад
Zipper sewing what was measurements from edge?
@evelynmcgowan2085
@evelynmcgowan2085 23 дня назад
Too bad, your hair was blocking a lot of it,and you missed filming,the cutting of second corners. Lousy.
@stefanmitrovich3417
@stefanmitrovich3417 Месяц назад
Thank you, this is awesome! My F80 awning is slightly different in 2024. But this was helpful anyway. Cheers.
@pierre-alexisroy6033
@pierre-alexisroy6033 Месяц назад
Thanks for the advices, it really help me:)
@Jim_Kay.
@Jim_Kay. Месяц назад
You remind me of the many sweet, intuitive, and intelligent humans in my life. Also, good job. :)
@sandycuevas3508
@sandycuevas3508 Месяц назад
Thank you so much for this video. It really helps. I’m almost finished with all my cushions on my back patio all different sizes but you’re so under but yours was so understanding. Thanks again.
@stevenmorrison9446
@stevenmorrison9446 Месяц назад
Champion video👍 and by far the best tutorial on RU-vid for box corner cushion covers. Meantime I'm off to grab a sewing machine🙂
@AmberStent
@AmberStent Месяц назад
Where is the negative to the main starter battery to the renogy charger
@LilyWasHereMB
@LilyWasHereMB Месяц назад
funny, I know those fasteners as Chicago screws but you know what they say, sex sells.
@Sylvenwood
@Sylvenwood Месяц назад
Amazing! I'm gonna approach my cushion-making now with much less trepidation. Thanks so much!
@colleenjohns5816
@colleenjohns5816 Месяц назад
This is a very helpful and clear video, the explanation is terrific, so easy to undrstand.
@kayemills7296
@kayemills7296 Месяц назад
Can you use the same formula for a square cushion? Since there is no length
@robinwild1
@robinwild1 Месяц назад
I need to sew covers for 24” x 57” x 2” inch foam that needs to be rolled up during the day for our camper. Can I omit the extra batting to make rolling up easier? Can I use Velcro instead of zippers? If so, what adjustment would be needed? I can’t get the long zippers where I live. Thanks
@sayerezvi1480
@sayerezvi1480 Месяц назад
Hello, I miss you so much. where are you?☹
@Ronie91ah
@Ronie91ah Месяц назад
She obviously doesn’t care lol
@Ronie91ah
@Ronie91ah 2 месяца назад
I’m in Australia and just bought the same van … love the layout.. the tour was a bit quick but it looks awesome 🙌🏼 new subscriber btw😊
@Ronie91ah
@Ronie91ah 2 месяца назад
Are you Australian ?
@retroredo9850
@retroredo9850 2 месяца назад
This is ok tuturial but Ive never seen boxing the corners first. Ive done many jean totes and cusion covers. You can actually cut 2 pieces adding the extra seam allowance. I would sew zipper in first into the 2 flat pieces or if still going with this one piece idea sew in first but your sewing into a tube? Then sew sides. THEN box the corners. Having zipper also go around the edge is a stress point and the zipper could pop open at those edges?
@idaobergs
@idaobergs 2 месяца назад
Please, pleae pleaaaase can you do a proper van tour? I'd absolutely love to see the shower drawer in action and everything ♥
@saskiaryan-munden7402
@saskiaryan-munden7402 2 месяца назад
You are so sweet and patient with your explanations! Really appreciate that as a new sewer! Thanks! Sewing mine tomorrow!
@shockcomadeath3525
@shockcomadeath3525 2 месяца назад
Awesome video, am loving your content and copied a few of your great ideas. You mentioned an LPG tank that could be mounted under the van for $600, do you mind sharing a company who could do this or link as I'm very interested. Thanks again, keep up the great content! Christian, Wangaratta
@cristinboyd8250
@cristinboyd8250 3 месяца назад
Likely already said, but pull your hair back for clear views, please.
@Scott-wz4sc
@Scott-wz4sc 3 месяца назад
Great video. Awful background music @5 minutes in!
@lindamilton3467
@lindamilton3467 3 месяца назад
i have been sewing many years but have never come across a cushion coves so easy thanks fpr a great tutorial amazing
@josephinevanlinden3235
@josephinevanlinden3235 3 месяца назад
What a wonderful way to cover cushions! I’ve done it lots of ways but this is a winner. Thanks so much.
@Edgunsuk
@Edgunsuk 3 месяца назад
Thanks been after a video for that ignition sensor for days now :-)
@janielletarquinio7234
@janielletarquinio7234 3 месяца назад
What is the size of the cushion you are making this cover for?
@celestemosca
@celestemosca 4 месяца назад
Thank you for this video! It worked perfectly. I actually made a very large cover for a long bench (101" X 24") in vinyl.
@adventurousspirit6628
@adventurousspirit6628 4 месяца назад
Wow, I'm so glad that your channel popped up in my feed. Even though I'm not a designer, you explained your logic and methods as to where they make sense to me! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, you will help many people building out their home on wheels. 💕
@Flash4695
@Flash4695 4 месяца назад
Looks easy, going to try. Thank you especially for showing how to take apart a zipper and put it back together, always wondered how.
@maleakaread4803
@maleakaread4803 4 месяца назад
You forgot to add the step that you sewed the side seam before boxing the last two corners. It was really hard to make sense of this so I kept looking at 16:45 through 17:00. I had thought I'd done something wrong.
@mandygreen6357
@mandygreen6357 4 месяца назад
Thank you so much ..easy to follow and I've always been scared of attempting box cushions .I wanted to attach photos of my outside furniture with new covers but don't think I can..absolutely great..❤
@lindafernandez-mathews9196
@lindafernandez-mathews9196 4 месяца назад
Thank you , I’m trying with cheap fabric from Walmart first , lol
@maryschatz8406
@maryschatz8406 4 месяца назад
Missed saying how long to cut the zipper
@S.Haberman
@S.Haberman 5 месяцев назад
I’ve made cushions 100x, this by far easiest way to do them! 🎉😊
@VanLifeDesigner
@VanLifeDesigner 4 месяца назад
Wonderful!
@1yeek
@1yeek 5 месяцев назад
Thank you very much for such a helpful tutorial! I am using this video to make new covers for my patio furniture. The first one turned out great.
@VanLifeDesigner
@VanLifeDesigner 4 месяца назад
Glad it was helpful!
@yoloVanlife
@yoloVanlife 5 месяцев назад
Does you charger keep charging when battery monitor shows battery is full? That's what happens to me. I have the same van and charger. Thank you.
@VanLifeDesigner
@VanLifeDesigner 4 месяца назад
The alternator and solar panels will still be generating current to charge, but the MPPT only allows it to charge to the capacity of your battery bank. So, if they're full they're full!
@user-xl4lr3jp5y
@user-xl4lr3jp5y 5 месяцев назад
❤❤❤❤❤❤ girl you did a beautiful job looks super nice thank you for sharing it with us you made it look easy❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@VanLifeDesigner
@VanLifeDesigner 4 месяца назад
You are so welcome
@daisy6273
@daisy6273 5 месяцев назад
Thank you so much. I have been really worrying about trying to get boxed cushions 'right'. This is such a great tutorial.
@todd6076
@todd6076 5 месяцев назад
Great video. How was it getting the awning up with the FVC rack in place. Was there enough room to tighten the final 3 brackets?
@VanLifeDesigner
@VanLifeDesigner 4 месяца назад
Yes and yes