Tired iron Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 I've got the front seat finally finished. Sheesh, this seat was way harder than the rear. Not perfect, but so so much better than the rotting thing that was present when i got this meadowbrook. Now carpeting and then the interior is finished. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoMark Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug&Deb Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Riding Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Great stuff. Can you show us some in-progress pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saskwatch Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 You do very nice work! Two Thumbs up ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted June 22, 2023 Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Enjoy the fruits of your labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tired iron Posted June 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2023 Thanks, everyone for the kind words. I gotta say...I really have enjoyed digging into upholstery work. At least my hands don't get greasy! And now I can drive it without sitting on a milk crate. Sorry, I don't have any in-progress pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan_B Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 Hmm, if you did it the proper way, actually stitching new upholstery, etc., why didn't you cut the vinyl at the bottom to shape? ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tired iron Posted July 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 It is stitched. Did the best I could with no pattern to follow. This is my first upholstery project! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan_B Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 I see. You do not need to use a pattern, unless you are mass-producing these. Did you left too much material on the back side? Or was the shape traced not close enough to the seat frame? I am just trying to understand where all these large wrinkles came from. Is there a way to, perhaps, manually fold them in a more appealing pattern, on both sides? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 Admirable job for a first time. Those corners are tough. It looks like the seams line up between the top and bottom sections. I make patterns because I would need to make at least 2 identical pieces, make allowances for seams and mark for corners. If I don't like the fit when sewn, I don't have to start from scratch. I already have a pattern I can adjust. Upholstery, like welding, body work, painting and mechanical repairs has a learning curve. It can always be redone at some point in the future. Right now, it's very serviceable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 2 hours ago, Tired iron said: This is my first upholstery project! All these comments need to remember what he said. Damned good job, imo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 Good job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney_Hamon Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 Absolutely for a first timer. And I need to do exactly the same thing for my Cambridge. Inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan G Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 I'm contemplating trying to do mine at some point. I'd be elated if mine turns out anywhere near that good! Maybe I should carry my seats over to your place... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingster Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 I second that. I would be thrilled if mine turns out that way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tired iron Posted July 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 16 hours ago, Ivan_B said: I see. You do not need to use a pattern, unless you are mass-producing these. Did you left too much material on the back side? Or was the shape traced not close enough to the seat frame? I am just trying to understand where all these large wrinkles came from. Is there a way to, perhaps, manually fold them in a more appealing pattern, on both sides? The large wrinkles happened because I didn't get the seam right when I sewed the horizontal seatbottom side piece to the vertical seatback piece. That, then, made the angle of the two pieces a little off which then crowded the corner with extra material after I sewed it all up and began fitting. The original upholstery was gone, so I had to guess as to where to place this seam, using pictures off the internet as a guide. Next time, I think I'll actually staple the two pattern pieces together at my proposed seam so I can make sure I get the angle just right before sitting down at the Consew. Live and learn! In the two years I've been a regular to this forum, I've observed all the support and comraderie, along with the wealth of knowledge about these great old cars. You all have been such a great resource and I thank you all. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGas61 Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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