I updated my build thread already but figured I would post here as well. I know its not to everyone tast but I am very pleased with the final results.
In January I had never touched a sewing machine before. I had amassed a small collection of 4 sport seats in various state of repair, and I knew I eventually wanted to have a nice set, maybe with some plaid :)
In february I purchased a sewing machine and other tool, and began to work on one of my sports seats using a cheap vinyl from hobby lobby. During this I created patters from the dissasembled seat, and figured if it turned out I could use the patterns later.
With these results I purchased a hide of leather (https://www.leatherhidestore.com/chi...ther-hide.html)
and 4 yards of burberry plaid fabric that I had professionally backed for upholstery used
(https://www.fabric.com/buy/0479617/f...ll-plaid-acorn)
I used the patterns I made on the vinyl seat and recovered a good driver and passenger seat, and replaced the seat shocks and cleaned / lube dhte mechanisms in the process.
I used SEM camel paint on the door cards and seat backs and was pleased with the outcome.
I moved onto the rear seats using the same method I had with the vinyl seat, and was pleased with the results. I also made a shift boot pattern from an existing torn up boot I had, and made my own pattern for an E-brake boot / cover. I was incredibly pleased with how these all had turned out. I was visiting a friend and spoke to his mom about my project, specifically if there was any way to put fabric on the door cards, and she recommended some flexible tack strips. I used these strips ( had to buy another 1.5 yds of fabric) and after the finger cutting and arduos install process had some matching door cards!
Ill let the results speak for themselves, Im incrediby pleased for my first attempt at this. there are lots of small flaws here and there, but nothing that stands out too much.
In January I had never touched a sewing machine before. I had amassed a small collection of 4 sport seats in various state of repair, and I knew I eventually wanted to have a nice set, maybe with some plaid :)
In february I purchased a sewing machine and other tool, and began to work on one of my sports seats using a cheap vinyl from hobby lobby. During this I created patters from the dissasembled seat, and figured if it turned out I could use the patterns later.
With these results I purchased a hide of leather (https://www.leatherhidestore.com/chi...ther-hide.html)
and 4 yards of burberry plaid fabric that I had professionally backed for upholstery used
(https://www.fabric.com/buy/0479617/f...ll-plaid-acorn)
I used the patterns I made on the vinyl seat and recovered a good driver and passenger seat, and replaced the seat shocks and cleaned / lube dhte mechanisms in the process.
I used SEM camel paint on the door cards and seat backs and was pleased with the outcome.
I moved onto the rear seats using the same method I had with the vinyl seat, and was pleased with the results. I also made a shift boot pattern from an existing torn up boot I had, and made my own pattern for an E-brake boot / cover. I was incredibly pleased with how these all had turned out. I was visiting a friend and spoke to his mom about my project, specifically if there was any way to put fabric on the door cards, and she recommended some flexible tack strips. I used these strips ( had to buy another 1.5 yds of fabric) and after the finger cutting and arduos install process had some matching door cards!
Ill let the results speak for themselves, Im incrediby pleased for my first attempt at this. there are lots of small flaws here and there, but nothing that stands out too much.
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