How to Reupholster a Dual-Bolster Backrest for a Dining Area

In this tutorial video, we will reupholster a dual-bolster backrest for a boat’s cabin dining area. It is time for a refresh in color and style, so we will be using Outdura® Upholstery Fabric from Sailrite®. Outdura fabric comes in many styles and colors and is very UV, stain and water resistant. We will be using the old foam and taking measurements from it to pattern the new fabric. This backrest cushion features two separate sections, which are zippered on the back side to insert each of the bolster foam pieces. Since the backrest cushions take a curve, the decorative fabric will naturally create gorgeous pleats that will accentuate the beauty of the dining area. Learn how to upholster your own by watching this tutorial video and buying your supplies from Sailrite.
CHAPTERS LIST:
Examining the Foam - 0:48 min.
Measuring & Cutting Bottom Plate - 1:25 min.
Sewing Zipper to Bottom Plate - 4:03 min.
Sewing Loop Tape to Bottom Plate - 8:10 min.
Adding Center Line & Matchup Marks - 9:41 min.
Measuring & Cutting Top Plate - 11:26 min.
Cutting Bottom & Top Plate to Size - 14:36 min.
Patterning & Cutting Cushion Ends - 19:45 min.
Basting & Sewing Ends to Top Plate - 22:35 min.
Installing Sliders & Reinforcements - 27:31 min.
Basting & Sewing Panels Together - 28:59 min.
Sewing Bolster Stitch - 36:06 min.
Inserting Foam - 40:33 min.
Installing Cushion - 42:08 min.
MATERIALS LIST:
EverSoft™ Smooth Indoor/Outdoor Denim 54" Vinyl Fabric - SKU: 125406 - sailrite.com/EverSoft-Smooth-...
Lenzip® #5 Black Continuous Molded Tooth Zipper Chain - SKU: 124253 - sailrite.com/Lenzip-5-Black-C...
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 - sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Ba...
Tex 70 (V-69) Derby Navy UV Bonded Polyester Thread 4 oz. (1,000 yds.) - SKU: 103795 - sailrite.com/Thread-V-69-Derb...
Hook & Loop Tape 1-15/16" Black (13 yds.) - SKU: 123201 - sailrite.com/Hook-Loop-Tape-1...
Dura-Skrim® Patterning Material 74" - SKU: 103134 - sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2-Pat...
Outdura® Rumor Midnight 54" Upholstery Fabric (6672) - SKU: 124489 - sailrite.com/Outdura-Rumor-Mi...
Lenzip® #5 Black Style C Single Non-Locking Short Metal Zipper Pull (Molded Tooth Chain) - SKU: 124274 - sailrite.com/Lenzip-5-Black-S...
TOOLS LIST:
Tape Measure 120" - SKU: 102986 - sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120...
Scribe-All® Black Marking Pencil for Vinyl - SKU: 121977 - sailrite.com/Scribe-All-Water...
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 - sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ru...
Professional Stainless Steel 10" Scissors - SKU: 123615 - sailrite.com/Professional-Sta...
Sailrite® Deluxe Fabricator® Sewing Machine Package (110V) - SKU: 400600 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Deluxe-...
Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil - SKU: 120681 - sailrite.com/Scribe-All-Water...
Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 103597 - sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2-Mag...
Fabric Edge Pattern Notching Tool - SKU: 124326 - sailrite.com/Fabric-Edge-Patt...
Seam Ripper Deluxe - SKU: 18104 - sailrite.com/Seam-Ripper-Deluxe
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Co...
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 - sailrite.com/Precision-Cuttin...
Small Fabric/Leather Clips (50 pack) - SKU: 123121 - sailrite.com/Small-Fabric-Cli...
Straightedge, Permanent Marker, Weighted Sandbag

[@lucilledaub5991]

I love to watch you make things.You do excellent job at sewing.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for your kind comment.

[@davestewart9146]

This project turned out really nice, well done sir 👍😁

[@SailriteDIY]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@njbaskipper]

Very clever, interesting and instructive.
I follow you, I see you, I have you scheduled and I take notes.
Good job. 💡

[@SailriteDIY]

Excellent!!! Thanks.

[@X_Studios]

How much would you charge to do something like that? Trying to figure out pricing for my shop

[@SailriteDIY]

If you are a fabricator making cushions and canvas projects use this handy chart from the “Marine Fabricator” for calculating labor costs. Here is a link to the MFA Time Standards Manual: marinefabricatormag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/02/timeline-standards.pdf
Let me know if you have more questions.

[@X_Studios]

Thank you very much this is why I buy from you guys

[@arthurdemachy8778]

Yes it's nice but you basically just change the color of the fabric. Can you do the same tutorial but WITHOUT all those wrinkles ?
Thanks

[@SailriteDIY]

It would be the exact same process, the only reason the wrinkles are showing is because the cushion takes a curve. No curve = no wrinkles.

[@arthurdemachy8778]

I disagree with you, I did several curb cushion without any wrinkles. It's way more difficult... but possible. I just ask you a video to see if you have any trick I not use to make it easier.
Thanks