Upholstering Bucket Seats on a Classic Car
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2019
- In this tutorial video, we will show you all the steps required to reupholster the bucket seats on a vintage car. We are working with a 46 Plymouth, but the concepts shown will often apply for many different types of classic cars. You can find many of the materials and tools required for completing a DIY job like this at Sailrite.
REUPHOLSTERING BUCKET SEATS ON A CLASSIC CAR CHAPTERS:
Marking Old Seat for Patterning 0:40 min
Removing Old Cover - 2:44 min
Creating Patterns from Old Cover - 6:49 min
Patterning New Fabric - 18:43 min
Adding Sew Foam to Fabric - 36:12 min
Sewing Pattern’s Perimeter - 39:59 min
Making Fabric Pulls - 42:46 min
Sewing Pulls & Pleats - 47:29 min
Sewing Seat Bottom Panels Together - 50:37 min
Sewing Seat Back Panels Together - 1:05:10 min
Securing Closure Flap - 1:17:42 min
Embedded Hook & Loop Fabric Pull - 1:19:55 min
Fitting Seat Bottom - 1:29:12 min
Fitting Seat Back - 1:46:31 min
Using Steamer for Wrinkles - 1:59:01 min
Materials List - 2:02:54 min
Materials List:
Quality Marine Vinyl Fabric from Sailrite: www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/RV-a...
Fabric Backed 1/4" Sew Foam 58": www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backe...
Fabric Backed 1/2" Sew Foam 58": www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backe...
Thread from Sailrite Nylon or Polyester: www.sailrite.com/Notions/Thre...)
Top Notch® 9 Silver Gray 60" Fabric: www.sailrite.com/Top-Notch-9-...
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas: www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-...
Vinyl Welting/Piping from Sailrite: www.sailrite.com/Notions/Trim...
Hog Rings for Upholstery- Sharp Point: www.sailrite.com/Hog-Rings-fo...
Foam Piping/Welting Cord 5/32": www.sailrite.com/Piping-Cord-...
Nylon White Loop 1": www.sailrite.com/Velcro-Nylon...
Nylon White Hook 1": www.sailrite.com/Velcro-Nylon...
Glue Sticks Hot Melt Acrylic: www.sailrite.com/Glue-Sticks-...
3M Dual Lock - Not Sold at Sailrite
Automotive Upholstery J-Style Seat Clips 26": www.sailrite.com/Automotive-U...
Tools List:
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8": www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
Rotary Cutter 28mm: www.sailrite.com/Olfa-Rotary-...
Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat 24" x 36": www.sailrite.com/Self-Healing...
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24": www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
Foam Lock Spray Adhesive 12oz: www.sailrite.com/NG633-Foam-L...
Sailrite® Fabricator® Sewing Machine: www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Fab...
Surebonder® HE 750 Professional High Temp Glue Gun: www.sailrite.com/Surebonder-H...
Hog Ring Pliers:www.sailrite.com/Hog-Ring-Pliers
Professional Revolving Hole Punch: www.sailrite.com/Revolving-Pu...
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Now I see why it costs so much to get your seats re-done. Great work, I'd love to have a place like this near me to get my car done.
Thank you sailrite, kenny, cindy, and videographer for this incredible video. #1 movie on youtube. I have no car seats to replace but this was such a fascinating process. I enjoyed the little spurts of humour throughout. I did miss how you determine the seam allowance for this project. I also didn't understand why sometimes kenny would add 1/2" on the patterning pieces. I'd rewatch again if I do such a project. Amazing video and fantastic result.
Thanks for your kind comments!
I've been waiting for this video for awhile, thank you so much.
This is an amazingly well shot and explained video ! It looks super great, thank you for your hard work and for sharing it !
Glad you liked it!
Been around upholstery my whole life no one changes the foot during jobs just use the welt foot like the person sewing in the video it will do everything fine .... great job sewing
Awesome video
Now i want a sewing machine and some lessons. This is very satifying to watch.
Great video. The Fabricator works beautifully in the right hands. I had a Juki LU-563 I've since given a daughter in law, who eventually sold it. I needed a zig zag for catamaran sails and tramps. I hadn't heard of Sailrite and stumbled across REX on eBay and got one that I still have. To call a Rex a precision instrument would be like saying a chainsaw would be suitable for brain surgery.
Nevertheless, there are enough similiarities to the LZ1 that I purchased your cording foot set and have been trying it. Honestly, to even dream the seat front, sides, cording strip and 3/4" of foam could be sewen together with that foot set, one would require the sustained inhalation of something really potent. That foot set doesn't even 'detect' the cord sandwiched between all those layers ...and even getting stitches started is a herculean task.
Really Sailrite, I wish that foot set would work but the only way I'll be convinced is to see it demonstrated on that stack of materials. Done similar many times with a Juki, and not saying it is impossible but will be convinced only after seeing it demonstrated.
Fantastic video! Thank you so much, Sailrite! I followed your video for reupholstering a sleeper sofa and did well on mine. My husband asked if I could reupholster the driver's seat for his 1993 Toyota Celica. It has cloth seats and is a different vehicle entirely. However, I followed this video and did a fairly good job. I have not done any sewing since junior high and know nothing about upholstery. Your videos are very clear and thorough. It is very helpful to have the materials and supplies lists and the chapters listed with times. I am thankful you have these videos posted. I will come back for future projects.
did you use vinyl or cloth for the job?
@@shellysadventures2875 I used cloth.
@@lindacalderon7102 thank you. That's amazing and inspirational too.
What machine did you sew it with?
@@jjaylad Singer Spartan DL-17 C
This is was so helpful, you guys did a great job with the video explaining everything! Thank you
Your welcome!!!
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wow, this is really great ! ..first time watching this channel and I've already hit the notification bell, I had no second thought subscribing. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for subscribing!
I imagine this is time consuming but the finished product is extremely rewarding
Thank you for your comment! Yes, creating content can be time-consuming, but the satisfaction of seeing the final result makes it all worth it.
Fantastic work guys ❤🎉
Great video. Thankyou
Excellent work
Nice job!
Well done!
Very interesting, thank you so much for sharing this
Glad you enjoyed it
That was a job well done. Its a challenge to get those covers on correctly with so many pull points.
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Great video
Good job 👍
Didn't think I'd watch the whole video. Was I wrong. Excellent stuff. As well, excellent explanation and re-explanation of the steps. With this video and another one I finished watching, I think I am ready for my re-upholstery project. Used car with disgusting seats.
What do you think about Cordura and leather. I have a bunch of that stuff around. Should work, no?
I like the idea. I hope you've done it.
It's the wrestling sewing show!
good idea half cutting pattern .half for refrence
You going to cover BOTH seats. Why add the extra work of cutting it in half? You still have the other seat as a reference and there's no need to flip your halfs because you'll have full pieces for the pattern.
Careful when handling the metal seat framework. The edges can be extremely sharp!
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Recover aftermarket or some other manufactures seat. All the Plymouths of that vintage came with bench seats. Still a good video.
The torx head bolts convinced me they were way newer.
To slip the seat cover back on. Why not use a thin plastic bag as a slip coat to put it back on. Cheers
Looks great!! What brand steamer did you use?
That's the worst steamer I've ever seen.
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Question- I noticed on the captain's chair you used the silk film to pull on the cover, why didn't you have to use it for the car seats? Is it because of the Velcro channels, or not needed because it is an interior seat? Thank-you. I am trying to educate myself on car/boat interior work and I LOVE your excellent, informative videos.
I use silk film mainly for two situations: 1. To help keep water from reaching the foam when the cushion or seat is used outdoors. 2. To make it easier to pull a tight fitting fabric cover over a foam. If the cover is super tight fitting the silk film can help the fabric slip over the foam more easily.
If the above situations do not apply, I try not to use it. Why???? Well the silk film is noiseless and feels like silk, but it is slightly noticeable to ME, probably not anyone else, when I sit on the cushion.
@@SailriteDIY Thank you for your reply about the silk film. That makes sense to me. 👍🏼
You can also use silicone spray on the foam for a tight fitting cover! Works a treat
Wish we had Sailrite here in Australia!!! There is nothing remotely close to Sailrite that I can find :(
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As an ex trimmer I noticed that you didn’t cut the vinyl up the roll ( less or no stretch )
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Did u know u can also steam out the old pattern to lay out flat
please, could anyone suggest any good upholstery training specialised in car industry?
Yes, call around to local upholstery shops and get a job. Learn how to do it, then quit. That way, they pay YOU to learn, LOL.
This entire video started making a lot more sense around the 1:37:00 mark, when my man Kenny says "Enough of this shit!", turns his ND hat around backwards, and eventually slices his thumb halfway off. You know he means business when he fixes his wound with basting tape and powers through the pain until that damn seat cover is on, no matter how it looks.
On a side note, that's the worst 'steamer' I've ever seen. I've seen more steam while making macaroni. Let us know what brand it is, so we can buy ANY OTHER BRAND. I can only assume Kenny didn't have time to let the steamer warm up fully, so it actually had steam pressure.
Overall, it's a very decent video that shows people some things they might encounter while trying to make a seat cover.
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About how much fabric does a job like this require
The entire care seats will take about 6 to 8 yards of vinyl seating fabric.
Amazing now do the passenger seat 💺
What are hash marks?
They are also referred to as matchup marks, they are used to help you matchup the panels when sewing.
Can the ls1 do this ?
Yes, it can. The Sailrite Ultrafeed LS will work great for this project.
Excellent demonstration of the entire process. I'm glad you didn't edit all the grunts and groans. These projects are not as easy as your videos might sometimes suggest.
vinyl or leather better for convertible?
I like leather more, but vinyl is also good.
Why wouldn’t you fix the foam?
Hey, thanks for the comment! We'll try to fix the foam next time, promise. Keep watching for more content!
How much would this whole process cost?
To DIY the 2 bucket seats and the back seat the materials will cost around $300-400 depending on the materials you choose.
Hello you
You need working man of designing and seat cover upholstery employee?
Call local upholstery shops and ask if they want a new employee.
good vid but hardly a 46 plymouth seat
I have had pen bleed through vinyl from the back side of the material. Wouldn't recommend writing on the back like that.
That is just a job, the piping should always be sewn to the border first not to the face, I would expect to finish these seats fully in 1 day, 8hrs. No steamers or heat guns, if you make it right none of that is needed. Yes I am a fully accomplished tradesmen 35 yrs .
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Maby you didn’t in reality, but it looked like you wasted a lot of material when cutting out the new fabric.
Agreed...plus isnt that a ball point ink pen.. If so...? That is a big NO NO...Especially on light colors... A very good possibility that Ink will bleed through or can easily mark vinyl and very very hard to get off..
My thoughts as well. I'm sure we all work on a budget and try to get the most out of our stock. I cringed a little when seeing Kenny didn't layout all the pieces first to see how much material he would need.
Personally I understand anyone with experience wouldn't use more material than necessary but they have to make these videos as idiot proof as possible. The earth is filled with people that can mess up a wet dream. If a person were doing their first vehicle and messed up their first cuts while trying to save material and had to order more they would be disheartened. Had they had extra room to cut extra for each piece and got through it spending 50 or 100 extra bucks im sure they would choose that option rather than the first.
Nice video, bud we need more ads please thx
christ i hate grammerly
They found you I don't know how but htey found you
80 seconds in-Well you committed now
Which is finre if you know WTF your doing so its a little off putting to see for someone like me. HAHAHAAHAHAHAA
I have never seen someone create so much extra work for themselves and create so many opportunities to fuck up. Take my advice there are much smarter and easier ways. Please don’t do it the way he does.
Poor, not all seats are symmetrical especially classic cars, made a fairly easy seat look complicated. Taping down sections...are you serious! And the material wasted is ridiculous.... finished seat looks lopsided as it’s probably not a symmetrical seat ...!
Dear Nick, please make a video how it should be done, pls don't forget to link it.
Agreed...video on your process or you can't do it as well as in the video.
I think the only reason they did it this way, was so the average customer would still have half of an intact seat cover as a reference to how it was originally assembled.
Of course, once you do this a few times, you develop mental systems and it becomes easy to remember specific details without notes or a physical reference. But this video is made for people who have never done it, to help them decide to purchase this brand of equipment.
If you already know how to make a seat cover... why bother watching a video for absolute beginners?
That's exactly what I thought he must not buy material
Kenny needs a dermatologist and manicure. Not a hand model LOL
Do you watch hand modeling videos? That sounds really gross. I thought we were all here for the upholstery.