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 minRemoving Old Cover – 2:44 minCreating Patterns from Old Cover – 6:49 minPatterning New Fabric – 18:43 minAdding Sew Foam to Fabric – 36:12 minSewing Pattern’s Perimeter – 39:59 minMaking Fabric Pulls – 42:46 minSewing Pulls & Pleats – 47:29 minSewing Seat Bottom Panels Together – 50:37 minSewing Seat Back Panels Together – 1:05:10 minSecuring Closure Flap – 1:17:42 minEmbedded Hook & Loop Fabric Pull – 1:19:55 minFitting Seat Bottom – 1:29:12 minFitting Seat Back – 1:46:31 minUsing Steamer for Wrinkles – 1:59:01 minMaterials List – 2:02:54 minMaterials List:Quality Marine Vinyl Fabric from Sailrite: https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/RV-and-Auto-Fabric/RV-and-Auto-Upholstery-Fabric/Brand/Morbern,Naugahyde,UltraleatherFabric Backed 1/4" Sew Foam 58": https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backed-1-4-Sew-Foam-58Fabric Backed 1/2" Sew Foam 58": https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backed-1-2-Sew-Foam-58Thread 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-FabricSeamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas: https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-8-for-Canvas-60-YdsVinyl Welting/Piping from Sailrite: https://www.sailrite.com/Notions/Trims/Pipings/Brand/Morbern,NaugahydeHog Rings for Upholstery- Sharp Point: https://www.sailrite.com/Hog-Rings-for-Upholstery-Sharp-PointFoam Piping/Welting Cord 5/32": https://www.sailrite.com/Piping-Cord-5-32Nylon White Loop 1": https://www.sailrite.com/Velcro-Nylon-White-Loop-1Nylon White Hook 1": https://www.sailrite.com/Velcro-Nylon-White-Hook-1Glue Sticks Hot Melt Acrylic: https://www.sailrite.com/Glue-Sticks-Hot-Melt-Acrylic3M Dual Lock - Not Sold at SailriteAutomotive Upholstery J-Style Seat Clips 26": https://www.sailrite.com/Automotive-Upholstery-J-Style-Seat-Clips-54 Tools List:Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8": https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scissors-Right-Hand-LightweightRotary Cutter 28mm: https://www.sailrite.com/Olfa-Rotary-Cutter-28mmSelf Healing Rotary Cutting Mat 24" x 36": https://www.sailrite.com/Self-Healing-Rotary-Cutting-Mat-24-x-36Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24": https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24Foam Lock Spray Adhesive 12oz: https://www.sailrite.com/NG633-Foam-Lock-Spray-Adhesive-12ozSailrite® Fabricator® Sewing Machine: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Fabricator-Sewing-Machine-in-Power-Stand-with-Workhorse-Servo-MotorSurebonder® HE 750 Professional High Temp Glue Gun: https://www.sailrite.com/Surebonder-HE-750-Professional-High-Temp-Glue-GunHog Ring Pliers:https://www.sailrite.com/Hog-Ring-PliersProfessional Revolving Hole Punch: https://www.sailrite.com/Revolving-Punch-Six-SizesMarker, Yardstick, Wire Cutters, Pen, Duct Tape, Dremel Tool, Steel Wire Wheel Brushes for Rotary Tool