Reupholster a Helm Seat

In this video tutorial we will show you all the steps required to reupholster a helm seat or captain's chair. Not only will we show patterning and sewing of the marine seating vinyl, but we will also replace the foam that was secured to the frame of the chair. Patterning and assembly of the seating vinyl for the seat, which includes a knee-riser, will also be explained.

REUPHOLSTER A HELM SEAT CHAPTERS:
Removing Old Vinyl – 0:40 min
Cutting & Gluing Foam – 5:35 min
Patterning Helm Chair – 23:10 min
Cutting 4-Way Stretch Vinyl to Size – 40:27 min
Sewing Vinyl – 50:08 min
Sewing Channeling in Vinyl – 55:23 min
Joining Back & Top Banding – 1:03:12 min
Joining Inside Back to Top Banding – 1:11:31 min
Stapling Cover on Helm Chair – 1:15:30 min
Making a Dura Snap – 1:28:43 min
Pattering Seat – 1:30:38 min
Making Piping – 1:38:55 min
Sewing Boxing to Seat – 1:41:23 min
Sewing Knee-Rise & Seat – 1:45:39 min
Stapling Vinyl to Backerboard 1:59:45 min
Using Steam to Remover Wrinkles – 2:17:07 min
Materials List – 2:18:50 min

MATERIALS LIST:
• Medium Density Polyurethane Antimicrobial Foam (Medium) 3” - Item # 183M2480 https://www.sailrite.com/Medium-Density-Polyurethane-Antimicrobial-Foam-Medium-3-x-24-x-80
• Medium Density Polyurethane Antimicrobial Foam (Medium) 1” - Item # 181M4880 https://www.sailrite.com/Medium-Density-Polyurethane-Antimicrobial-Foam-Medium-1-x-48-x-80
• Foam Lock Spray Adhesive 12 oz - Item # 120464 https://www.sailrite.com/NG633-Foam-Lock-Spray-Adhesive-12oz
• 21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless Steel) - Item # 8010SS https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-Gauge-3-8-10mm-Staples-10-000-Box-Stainless-Steel
• Dura‑Skrim® Patterning Material 74" - Item # 103134 https://www.sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2-Patterning-Material-74
• Sunbrella® Horizon Capriccio Burgundy 54" Vinyl Fabric - Item # 10200-0015 https://www.sailrite.com/Sunbrella-Horizon-10200-0015-Capriccio-Burgundy-54-Vinyl-Fabric
• Fabric Backed 1/2" Sew Foam 58" - Item # 121507 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backed-1-2-Sew-Foam-58
• Sunbrella® Horizon Capriccio Vellum 54" Vinyl Fabric - Item # 10200-0004 https://www.sailrite.com/Sunbrella-Horizon-10200-0004-Capriccio-Vellum-54-Vinyl-Fabric
• Thread V‑92 Natural Polyester UV 4oz (1,350Yds) - Item # 106386 https://www.sailrite.com/Thread-V-92-Polyester-Natural-UV-4oz-1-050-Yds
• Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" - Item # 103933 https://www.sailrite.com/Cushion-Wrap-Silk-Film-Center-Fold-54
• Dura Snap Upholstery Button Forms #30 (3/4") - Item # 121603 https://www.sailrite.com/Dura-Snap-Upholstery-Button-Forms-30-3-4
• DOT® Snap Fastener Screw Stud 5/8" (Nickel/Stainless) - Item # 333110 https://www.sailrite.com/Snap-Fastener-Screw-Stud-5-8-8-15-Self-Tap-Nickel-Key-E
• Top Notch® 9 Tan 60" Fabric - Item # 120451 https://www.sailrite.com/Top-Notch-9-Tan-60-Fabric
• Foam Piping/Welting Cord 5/32" (50') - Item # 105599 https://www.sailrite.com/Piping-Cord-5-32
• Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36Yds) - Item # 122065 https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards
• Cushion Underlining Beige 54" Fabric - Item # 103934 https://www.sailrite.com/Cushion-Underlining-Beige-54

TOOLS LIST:
• Staple Lifter - Item # 120037 https://www.sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter
• Tape Measure 120 Inch - Item # 102986 https://www.sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120-Inch
• Sailrite® Blade Foam Saw V2 with Carrying Case - Item # 121244 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Blade-8-Foam-Cutter-with-Carrying-Case-110V
• Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" - Item # 101017 https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scissors-Right-Hand-Lightweight
• Sailrite® Long Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - Item # 121411 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Long-Nose-Upholstery-Staple-Gun
• Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - Item # 102400 https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
• Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ‑1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Item # 300602 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-1-PLUS-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine
• Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Collapsible Sewing Table - Item # 104821 https://www.sailrite.com/Ultrafeed-Collapsible-Sewing-Table
• Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item # 103597 https://www.sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2-Magnetic-Sewing-Guide
• Thread Clipper "Kuroha" - Item # 121908 https://www.sailrite.com/Thread-Clipper-Kuroha
• Scribe‑All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil - Item # 120681 https://www.sailrite.com/Scribe-All-Water-Soluble-Marking-Pencil-White
• C.S. Osborne W‑1 Hand Press - Item # 121274 https://www.sailrite.com/C.S.-Osborne-W-1-Hand-Press
• W‑1 Hand Press Button Cover Die & Hole Cutter (Heavy) #30 (3/4”) - Item # 121602 https://www.sailrite.com/W-1-Hand-Press-Button-Cover-Die-Hole-Cutter-Heavy-30-3-4
• Cording Foot Set for Ultrafeed® LSZ‑1 (For Larger Welting) - Item # 104854 https://www.sailrite.com/Cording-Foot-Set-for-Ultrafeed-LSZ-1-For-Larger-Welting
Drill & Bits, Razor Knife, Pliers, Tape Measure, Marker, Pencil, Office Stapler

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