Commenting as a guy who actually has done that repair before i would say you did a really neat job. The real professional way is to strip out the seat and machine stitch the cover. But it's rather expensive. I think you did great.
Thanks. I debated undoing the hog rings on the lower seat cover just so I could get the seam a bit tighter, but I’m happy with how it turned out. Now I’m just keeping my fingers crossed that the thread holds up. It’s pretty snug. 😬
@@PapaWilk thanks. One of my knots either broke or came untied, so I had to redo a small section of it (I did a follow up video). Been holding up since then though.
@@mr.m325 the thread wasn’t strong enough to pull the leather together without compressing the foam at the same time. I also wanted to have some room to manipulate the needle to get through the existing stitch holes. If it was tight, that would be much harder to do.
Wanted to add that you need to make sure you're tying a square knot to prevent the knot from unraveling. Instructions for doing this with tool/instrument instead of hands can be found online also. I'm about to do this with my 2016 sienna. I'm a bit less enthusiastic about taking the time but I can't find anyone locally that has work samples that I feel are better than how I will do it. I'm glad you reminded me of potential shrinkage, so I bet not let it go any longer.
Good job. For a little easier and tighter final product, try the double blind stitch using two needles. It makes a much tighter seam. Leather is hard to work with, and you did well with a single stitch.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Humble enough to show the mistakes along the way which is huge in learning. After years I think I have the confidence to do this, thanks to you
One thing I don't understand. Why don't upholsters just tie a knot where the thread meets the needle instead of holding onto the thread so it doesn't come out of the eye?
Seat removal is easy, but the time required to remove and repair the cover and then reinstall and re-stretch the cover that has nearly 20 years of shrinkage was more than I wanted to invest. If this repair failed, I wouldn’t be out much. If I had issues after the seat and cover were removed, I would be unable to drive the only vehicle I have.
The seat cover is really easy to take off. Makes the job a lot easier. And the foam shrunk as well over time, so it will still fit the seat perfectly. Maybe even will be a bit loose still. Then just ad a bit of thin foam or thick fabric and put the cover back and it looks as new.
Those seat covers come off in like 2 minutes. It is way easier and looks better to just take the cover off, stitch it over the entire length, and put it back. Maybe with some extra foam to firm the seat up a bit again.
I know it would take me way longer than 2 minutes to get it off, and probably thrice as long to reinstall it, especially considering it has nearly 20 years of shrinkage. You should make a video showing the process. I then might gain some confidence to do it myself.
@@joedavison7694 🤔 out of all the comments, no one else seems to have any issues hearing what I’m saying. I’m sorry this FREE video doesn’t meet your standards.
Exactly the same as the job I need to do. It does look better than it did. Probably the only way it'll be close to perfect would be if you took the whole cover off and use a machine. Thank you.
The right side of the stitch has started to separate a bit. I haven’t had a chance to investigate if this is because I trimmed the ends too close to the knot and it came undone or if the thread snapped. When I get some time, I’ll shoot a follow up video.
Man this is just what I was looking for! I will be doing this on the driver's seat of my own vehicle.
Commenting as a guy who actually has done that repair before i would say you did a really neat job. The real professional way is to strip out the seat and machine stitch the cover. But it's rather expensive. I think you did great.
Thanks. I debated undoing the hog rings on the lower seat cover just so I could get the seam a bit tighter, but I’m happy with how it turned out. Now I’m just keeping my fingers crossed that the thread holds up. It’s pretty snug. 😬
@@DustinRogersinMOGreat job and a well made video. How is the stitching holding up after 4 months?
@@PapaWilk thanks. One of my knots either broke or came untied, so I had to redo a small section of it (I did a follow up video). Been holding up since then though.
@@DustinRogersinMO why didn't you just tighten the stitches as you went along?
@@mr.m325 the thread wasn’t strong enough to pull the leather together without compressing the foam at the same time. I also wanted to have some room to manipulate the needle to get through the existing stitch holes. If it was tight, that would be much harder to do.
This is super. If you use a small metal crochet hook you could pull up the stitches a lot tighter and easier than with the needle.
Can you explain more?
The crochet hook would let you pull on the string like you would laces on your shoe
Nice ladder stitching. Bringing the seams together really gives a nicer more invisible fix.
Wanted to add that you need to make sure you're tying a square knot to prevent the knot from unraveling. Instructions for doing this with tool/instrument instead of hands can be found online also. I'm about to do this with my 2016 sienna. I'm a bit less enthusiastic about taking the time but I can't find anyone locally that has work samples that I feel are better than how I will do it. I'm glad you reminded me of potential shrinkage, so I bet not let it go any longer.
It looks really good, considering what you had to work with. I am curious what it will do when it softens up.
This is exactly what I needed! Thank you.
Nicely done, wish I did this when my seat first started ripping.
Good job. For a little easier and tighter final product, try the double blind stitch using two needles. It makes a much tighter seam. Leather is hard to work with, and you did well with a single stitch.
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OMG! Brilliant! I like finding ways of doing it myself. Thank you🤗
Excellent video. A stitch in time saves nine I suppose 😊
Thank you for showing this content!
Did good job
Awesome job, great video!
Good job
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Humble enough to show the mistakes along the way which is huge in learning. After years I think I have the confidence to do this, thanks to you
One thing I don't understand. Why don't upholsters just tie a knot where the thread meets the needle instead of holding onto the thread so it doesn't come out of the eye?
A knot big enough to not pull out of the needle is going to make it difficult to pull the needle through the fabric
That’s pretty good job. I feel like all the old Toyota’s and Lexus’s leather seats tear open there. My 2002 SC430 has that too
switch out the upholstery thread for nylon thread...stronger and will do a better job
nylon thread not so forgiving on half dried rotted material. I do like it though on certain jobs
Curious how long this took? Trying to decide if its worth my time or if I should just pay a professional.
I did it on my lunch break, so less than an hour, including camera setup.
Thanks - well shown - would have enjoyed it without the loud music jmho
How hard is it to remove the seat, remove the leather cover and repair?
Seat removal is easy, but the time required to remove and repair the cover and then reinstall and re-stretch the cover that has nearly 20 years of shrinkage was more than I wanted to invest. If this repair failed, I wouldn’t be out much. If I had issues after the seat and cover were removed, I would be unable to drive the only vehicle I have.
The seat cover is really easy to take off. Makes the job a lot easier.
And the foam shrunk as well over time, so it will still fit the seat perfectly. Maybe even will be a bit loose still. Then just ad a bit of thin foam or thick fabric and put the cover back and it looks as new.
Ed Bolian? Sic I gotta trust this
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Thank you so much for taking the time to record and post this video... I have the same exact issue and will give this a try!
How would you recommend me to do this process but with a rip more wider and leather is pretty stiff like in the video.
Those seat covers come off in like 2 minutes.
It is way easier and looks better to just take the cover off, stitch it over the entire length, and put it back. Maybe with some extra foam to firm the seat up a bit again.
I know it would take me way longer than 2 minutes to get it off, and probably thrice as long to reinstall it, especially considering it has nearly 20 years of shrinkage. You should make a video showing the process. I then might gain some confidence to do it myself.
@@DustinRogersinMO I say 2 minutes is waaaaaay off. great vid
turn off the freaking music it is so annoying and hard to hear you
@@joedavison7694 🤔 out of all the comments, no one else seems to have any issues hearing what I’m saying. I’m sorry this FREE video doesn’t meet your standards.
Exactly the same as the job I need to do. It does look better than it did.
Probably the only way it'll be close to perfect would be if you took the whole cover off and use a machine.
Thank you.
A+++
Thanks for this, going to do this on some crazy old dried leather season in a 1995 Z28 Camaro!
That was an awesome video thanks dusty legend you are
Good work and good patience!
Same problem here. Thanks for the video
V clear and easy to follow. Thanks!
I like your video…I would think it would easer to give some slack on the leather from under seat ..yes!
Nice job looks great
Well done Dustin. Wow.
Is it holding up 2 months later?
The right side of the stitch has started to separate a bit. I haven’t had a chance to investigate if this is because I trimmed the ends too close to the knot and it came undone or if the thread snapped. When I get some time, I’ll shoot a follow up video.
Followup video: ua-cam.com/video/OELyNCOtpwE/v-deo.html
Awesome Video Man! Thank you
Probably gunna open back up because of how tight it is
It did open back up, but I think it was due to using too lightweight thread. I redid it with heavier thread and it’s held for a year now
Great job bro
Hope I can do that good!
You got this! Just take your time. Also, watch the follow up video. I give a few more tips.
@@DustinRogersinMO how can I find follow up?
@@pinkglove100 I thought I had it linked in the description, but I guess not. Here’s the link: ua-cam.com/video/OELyNCOtpwE/v-deo.html
Excellent work my man and very encouraging!!
Have a 2004 Toyota Camry with the same issue I think I'll take mine to professional