Hot Rods Learning upholstery

I have trouble on welt cord on corners. How do you do it?

 

Try small cuts every 1/16 " starting 3/4" from actual corner. this should allow welt to lay flat as you go around corner.
Good luck

 

Small slits and cutouts to go around the corners.


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Taking your car to the upholsterer - PRICEY!
Having a Guy like Richard teach the art of upholstery - PRICELESS!
You're a lucky Dude!...Nice Work!

 

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Someone gave my brother in law a Harbor Freight "Industrial " Yamata sewing machine.
He gave it to me so I will play around with it and see what I can learn.
I appreciate you sharing what you are learning since it will be a resource for me!


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Finished up a seat for my buddy Eli. Need to hit it with the heat gun and it's ready to roll


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@HomemadeHardtop57 nice job. Looks great

 

What does hitting it with a heat gun do for it at this point? Not being a smart ass was just curious.

 

I believe it takes any wrinkles out.

 

Was wondering because they look really good from where I'm sitting!

 

+1 on no wrinkles shown.

 

Thanks. The heat gun takes out any remaining wrinkles. Or if it's a hot day, an hour in direct sunlight does the same thing.

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Working on a buddys 40 Merc seat. Top is what was brought to me

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More pics of the Merc seat.

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Roadster door panel I made for practice


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Another pic

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Nice work!!!! Love the contrasting welt. It brings out the detail of each section without just blending together.
Keep up the great work!!!

 

In car

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Excellent work Jerry,Looks like your going to very busy

 

Made some door panels today with a functional pocket

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Learned how to make a tonneau cover today. Practiced on a pedal car



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That is friggin sweet!

 

Man love the door cards with the pockets. I must say using a pedal car for practice is a great idea!

Keep the pics coming it’s a great thread! No pun intended


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Thanks..although much smaller then a full size roadster, a lot of the principles are the same. The order of doing things, installation and spacing of body fasteners, sewing multiple layers where needed for support, using the snap making tool..etc. it was good practice

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I couldn’t find better words. Well done!

 

Working on a 1940's barber chair

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Ahh the Shop Hotrod Haircut Evaluation Study Chair......It looks fantastic by the way.

 

@HomemadeHardtop57 C'mon man Post some updates!! Your stuff is great to see and an inspiration (or a downer) to us noobs and amateurs!!

 

Love it, practice makes perfect!