Upholstering Bucket Seats on a Classic Car

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: https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/RV-and-Auto-Fabric/RV-and-Auto-Upholstery-Fabric/Brand/Morbern,Naugahyde,Ultraleather
Fabric Backed 1/4" Sew Foam 58": https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backed-1-4-Sew-Foam-58
Fabric Backed 1/2" Sew Foam 58": https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backed-1-2-Sew-Foam-58
Thread from Sailrite Nylon or Polyester: https://www.sailrite.com/Notions/Threads/Thread-Size/V~69-(Tex-70),V~92-(Tex-90)
Top Notch® 9 Silver Gray 60" Fabric: https://www.sailrite.com/Top-Notch-9-Silver-Gray-60-Fabric
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas: https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-8-for-Canvas-60-Yds
Vinyl Welting/Piping from Sailrite: https://www.sailrite.com/Notions/Trims/Pipings/Brand/Morbern,Naugahyde
Hog Rings for Upholstery- Sharp Point: https://www.sailrite.com/Hog-Rings-for-Upholstery-Sharp-Point
Foam Piping/Welting Cord 5/32": https://www.sailrite.com/Piping-Cord-5-32
Nylon White Loop 1": https://www.sailrite.com/Velcro-Nylon-White-Loop-1
Nylon White Hook 1": https://www.sailrite.com/Velcro-Nylon-White-Hook-1
Glue Sticks Hot Melt Acrylic: https://www.sailrite.com/Glue-Sticks-Hot-Melt-Acrylic
3M Dual Lock - Not Sold at Sailrite

Tools List:
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8": https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scissors-Right-Hand-Lightweight
Rotary Cutter 28mm: https://www.sailrite.com/Olfa-Rotary-Cutter-28mm
Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat 24" x 36": https://www.sailrite.com/Self-Healing-Rotary-Cutting-Mat-24-x-36
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24": https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
Foam Lock Spray Adhesive 12oz: https://www.sailrite.com/NG633-Foam-Lock-Spray-Adhesive-12oz
Sailrite® Fabricator® Sewing Machine: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Fabricator-Sewing-Machine-in-Power-Stand-with-Workhorse-Servo-Motor
Surebonder® HE 750 Professional High Temp Glue Gun: https://www.sailrite.com/Surebonder-HE-750-Professional-High-Temp-Glue-Gun
Hog Ring Pliers:https://www.sailrite.com/Hog-Ring-Pliers
Professional Revolving Hole Punch: https://www.sailrite.com/Revolving-Punch-Six-Sizes
Marker, Yardstick, Wire Cutters, Pen, Duct Tape, Dremel Tool, Steel Wire Wheel Brushes for Rotary Tool

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