Upholstering Bucket Seats on a Classic Car

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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...
Marker, Yardstick, Wire Cutters, Pen, Duct Tape, Dremel Tool, Steel Wire Wheel Brushes for Rotary Tool

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@pipes6414 Год назад

Now i want a sewing machine and some lessons. This is very satifying to watch.

@davelowell3008 5 лет назад

I've been waiting for this video for awhile, thank you so much.

@R0cketRed Год назад

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.

@aneladgamkenehcob857 2 года назад

Dzięki, bardzo pomocny materiał

@ciao532 19 дней назад

Fantastic work guys ❤🎉

@laralarz6904 5 лет назад

Great video. Thankyou

@royperez-tejera3669 4 года назад

This is was so helpful, you guys did a great job with the video explaining everything! Thank you

@SailriteDIY 4 года назад

Your welcome!!!

@jjaylad Год назад

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.

@stoneblue1795 5 лет назад

Well done!

@MlleCarocks 3 года назад

This is an amazingly well shot and explained video ! It looks super great, thank you for your hard work and for sharing it !

@SailriteDIY 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@shellysadventures2875 3 года назад

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.

@SailriteDIY 3 года назад

Thanks for your kind comments!

@pauloaugustocepedagouveia8295 4 года назад

Very interesting, thank you so much for sharing this

@SailriteDIY 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@user-fn2gv6vv5v 4 года назад

Nice job!

@danmoore2443 4 года назад

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

@shepherdsleathergoods 2 года назад

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.

@SailriteDIY 2 года назад

Thanks for subscribing!

@hackitgarage6503 4 месяца назад

I imagine this is time consuming but the finished product is extremely rewarding

@SailriteDIY 4 месяца назад

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.

@kennethlemke9826 2 года назад

Excellent work

@lindacalderon7102 4 года назад

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.

@shellysadventures2875 3 года назад

did you use vinyl or cloth for the job?

@lindacalderon7102 3 года назад

@@shellysadventures2875 I used cloth.

@shellysadventures2875 3 года назад

@@lindacalderon7102 thank you. That's amazing and inspirational too.

@jjaylad Год назад

What machine did you sew it with?

@lindacalderon7102 Год назад

@@jjaylad Singer Spartan DL-17 C

@antoniocarlos5955 Год назад

Exelente trabalho muito bom parabéns pelo canal

@jbrock9415 2 года назад

Great video

@franciscoleiva8963 Год назад

Good job 👍

@hv9356 3 года назад

That was a job well done. Its a challenge to get those covers on correctly with so many pull points.

@lawrencelawrance5344 5 лет назад

good idea half cutting pattern .half for refrence

@nameyourchannel8262 3 года назад

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?

@shellysadventures2875 3 года назад

I like the idea. I hope you've done it.

@carlosclimaco9339 3 года назад

Beathiful

@susanweisman5597 3 года назад

@rayeggerding9849 2 года назад

Looks great!! What brand steamer did you use?

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 2 года назад

That's the worst steamer I've ever seen.

@andrewarmstrong7310 5 лет назад

Recover aftermarket or some other manufactures seat. All the Plymouths of that vintage came with bench seats. Still a good video.

@chadalcock7275 4 года назад

The torx head bolts convinced me they were way newer.

@magnusatheos7301 Год назад

Careful when handling the metal seat framework. The edges can be extremely sharp!

@user-nj3tu2kf7x 2 года назад

와!!저도 비슷한 일을 취미로 해요

@roamingcelt 2 года назад

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.

@rhondapullen3082 Год назад

To slip the seat cover back on. Why not use a thin plastic bag as a slip coat to put it back on. Cheers

@MAC35REM 3 года назад

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.

@SailriteDIY 3 года назад

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.

@MAC35REM 3 года назад

@@SailriteDIY Thank you for your reply about the silk film. That makes sense to me. 👍🏼

@nathanwade5141 2 года назад

You can also use silicone spray on the foam for a tight fitting cover! Works a treat

@user-hh4te3ik3b 4 года назад

👍❤

@documetricsinc.6135 Год назад

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.

@peteriuliano 5 лет назад

Wish we had Sailrite here in Australia!!! There is nothing remotely close to Sailrite that I can find :(

@rajendraroka6429 4 года назад

If you need upholsters for seat cover,,sofa,,chairs,,car interrior designer then plz u can con::>rajendraroka870@gmail.com,+977-9841594105

@ianbest4866 Год назад

As an ex trimmer I noticed that you didn’t cut the vinyl up the roll ( less or no stretch )

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 2 года назад

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.

@michaelrich5501 2 года назад

Amazing now do the passenger seat 💺

@imexgeneral7900 3 года назад

please, could anyone suggest any good upholstery training specialised in car industry?

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 2 года назад

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.

@davidjackson7051 3 года назад

Did u know u can also steam out the old pattern to lay out flat

@royperez-tejera3669 4 года назад

About how much fabric does a job like this require

@SailriteDIY 4 года назад

The entire care seats will take about 6 to 8 yards of vinyl seating fabric.

@antoniofreitas6606 2 года назад

boa noite de como comsigo comprar um ferramenta de corte desa

@mukumbimbonge2210 2 года назад

Can the ls1 do this ?

@SailriteDIY 2 года назад

Yes, it can. The Sailrite Ultrafeed LS will work great for this project.

@kennygibson1164 3 года назад

What are hash marks?

@SailriteDIY 3 года назад

They are also referred to as matchup marks, they are used to help you matchup the panels when sewing.

@huynhngocvan1546 2 года назад

Hello you

@ericlavoie399 3 года назад

vinyl or leather better for convertible?

@SailriteDIY 3 года назад

I like leather more, but vinyl is also good.

@rajendraroka6429 4 года назад

You need working man of designing and seat cover upholstery employee?

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 2 года назад

Call local upholstery shops and ask if they want a new employee.

@johngannon7888 4 года назад

How much would this whole process cost?

@SailriteDIY 4 года назад

To DIY the 2 bucket seats and the back seat the materials will cost around $300-400 depending on the materials you choose.

@pauleyedwin6056 8 месяцев назад

Why wouldn’t you fix the foam?

@SailriteDIY 8 месяцев назад

Hey, thanks for the comment! We'll try to fix the foam next time, promise. Keep watching for more content!

@dougmiller9719 2 года назад

good vid but hardly a 46 plymouth seat

@scod3908 3 года назад

I have had pen bleed through vinyl from the back side of the material. Wouldn't recommend writing on the back like that.

@richlounder2465 Год назад

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 .

@josecarlosdiniz158 6 месяцев назад

Show meu amigo. Abraço do Brasil. Obrigado!

@simpelminds3290 5 лет назад

Nice video, bud we need more ads please thx

@boredotter 5 лет назад

Maby you didn’t in reality, but it looked like you wasted a lot of material when cutting out the new fabric.

@martymatthews2996 4 года назад

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..

@solwong1338 4 года назад

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.

@DJKSTICK1 4 года назад

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.

@inactive67 2 года назад

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

@georgeowen2083 2 года назад

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.

@cke11y 4 года назад

christ i hate grammerly

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 2 года назад

They found you I don't know how but htey found you

@nickayres1396 5 лет назад

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 ...!

@sverduijn1 5 лет назад

Dear Nick, please make a video how it should be done, pls don't forget to link it.

@DJKSTICK1 4 года назад

Agreed...video on your process or you can't do it as well as in the video.

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 2 года назад

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?