How to Shape Foam & Pattern Complex Curves for Sewing

In this video tutorial, we’ll show you how to shape a block of foam into the exact curved shape you need. Achieving a precise shape can be difficult, and we’ll show you our best methods for success. Next, we’ll show you how to take that curved piece of foam and pattern it for upholstery and sewing purposes. We’re using an automotive headrest for our demonstration, but these techniques apply to any contoured foam upholstery application.

Intro - 0:00
Cutting Foam to General Size - 0:41
Shaping Foam - 11:39
Marking Foam for Templating - 17:51
Patterning Newly Contoured Foam - 22:05
Transferring Patterns to Fabric & Cutting - 36:37
Sewing Sides to Middle Panel - 41:40
Tack Stitch End Panels - 48:11
Installing Zipper - 54:19
Sewing Final Stitch on End Panels - 59:56
Inserting Foam - 1:04:49
Materials & Tools List - 1:09:29

MATERIAL LIST:
CushionRite™ Premium Antimicrobial Foam (Firm) - SKU: 124236 https://www.sailrite.com/Foam-and-Pillows/Foam
Dura-Skrim® Patterning Material 74" - SKU: 103134 https://www.sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2-Patterning-Material-74
EverSoft™ Indoor/Outdoor Denim 54" Vinyl Fabric - SKU: 122216 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Marine-Fabric/Marine-Upholstery-Vinyl-Fabric
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards
Lenzip® #5 Black Continuous Coil Zipper Chain - SKU: 124596 https://www.sailrite.com/Lenzip-5-Black-Continuous-Coil-Zipper-Chain
Lenzip® #5 Black Style A Single Locking Zipper Pull (Coil Chain) - SKU: 124600 https://www.sailrite.com/Lenzip-5-Black-Style-A-Single-Locking-Metal-Zipper-Pull-Coil-Chain
Polyester Fiberfill 15 Denier - Hollow Slick Conjugate - SKU: 104467 https://www.sailrite.com/Polyester-Fiberfill-15-Denier-Hollow-Slick-Conjugate-10-Bag

TOOLS LIST:
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
Sailrite® Blade Foam Saw V2 with Carrying Case (110V) - SKU: 121244 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Blade-8-Foam-Cutter-with-Carrying-Case-110V
3M™ Super 77™ Spray Adhesive Low VOC 18 oz. - SKU: 636100 https://www.sailrite.com/3M-Super-77-Spray-Adhesive
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" - SKU: 101017 https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scissors-Right-Hand-Lightweight
Sailrite® Foam Shaper - SKU: 123583 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Foam-Shaper
Scribe-All® Black Marking Pencil for Vinyl - SKU: 121977 https://www.sailrite.com/Scribe-All-Water-Soluble-Marking-Pencil-Black
Fabric Edge Pattern Notching Tool - SKU: 124326 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Edge-Pattern-Notching-Tool
Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 103597 https://www.sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2-Magnetic-Sewing-Guide
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V
Fabric Edge Match Pliers - SKU: 123498 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Edge-Match-Pliers
Basic Thread Snips - SKU: 123222 https://www.sailrite.com/Basic-Thread-Snips
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table
Tape Measure 120" - SKU: 102986 https://www.sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120-Inch

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