Aussie D25 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Long time no post ... Ive been consumed by the fast growing sport of Womens Flat Track Roller Derby and having a great time skating around as a Referee (the guys have to do something while the girls duke it out) I've been furiously trying to get materials together to re upholster my D25 things got off to a very slow start but I am starting to get traction with assembly. the best feeling is knowing that I am doing it all myself. Its really not that hard, for those that spend more time staring at what needs to be done that actually doing it I have one word for you... YOUTUBE! you can learn to do just about anything from youtube. I am currently sewing my seat covers, I learned how to do this from watching youtube videos (advice; use the exact same pattern they used for your first ever attempt and you can't go wrong) For those that doubt their abilities, YOU CAN DO IT! all you need to do is try. I have no skills in classic auto restoration but I know how to use a computer. This is what me and a sewing machine made in 1887 created today. If you said "wow that's, bright red glitter vinyl", then you would be absolutely correct, to go with the high gloss black that will make up the rest of the interior trim. (not everyone's cup of tea but I think it ROCKS!) I'll post more when I've got a full seat done. Cheerio... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captden29 Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 that stuff would look great in my yellow convertible. i would love to see the finished product. capt den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Keep the Progress Pics coming. I repaired sewing machines in the 50's when I was in highschool. Been looking for an older model like you have. Sewing some of my own stuff is on the bucket list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie D25 Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 As requested here are some more photos from today. So after a bit of patience... a lot of cursing and even more faffing about the cover on the front seat lower cushion has been mocked up. The singer has worked a dream, however it gets a bit cranky when you try to push to many layers of vinyl through dropping stitches and bunching the thread here and there... I still need to add the thick padding, the tufting buttons in the X-sections and fasten the whole thing down with tacks and hog rings ... but you get the idea. It may look pretty on this side, but my first ever attempt at automotive upholstery is well hidden on the other side ... thankfully (0_o) There is still a strip of what used to be hessian that finished off the back part of the seat, I am substituting this out for some black vinyl... The sides and corners had a piping strip around it but just getting those curve right angle joins done was a nightmare... my hat is well and truly tipped to those craftsmen and women that knocked these seats up as their daily source of income. You want glitter ... here come get some! When the natural sunlight hits this stuff it lights up and looks killer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 GREAT work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Looks great but gonna play heck with wearing shorts in the summer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashingcows Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 WOW well done!! Hats off to you for getting it done all on your own!! As for youtube teaching....I asked her what she did the other day and she nearly floored me when she said she spent the day knitting. So she tells me she just learned to knit off youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desotodav Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Good job on the seat Aussie. The old Singer with the walking foot does a great job. We're fortunate to have one in the family, and somebody who knows how to use it! They are in demand and hard to find. I have an old Upholsterer mate who has been looking to purchase one for years. I'd love to see pic of the finished seats. I'm having my truck upholstery done at present. Keep up the good work! Desotodav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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