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[SusanW]

Hi, I really enjoy your Seat Course however my particular problem is the following. I am reupholstering a bench seat for a '71 Pontiac Lemans and the customer already removed the old cover and threw it away, so I do not have a pattern. What I need help with is how to make a ONE piece pattern for the facing cushion cover. I realize it will not be a straight piece however I am nervous about not getting the "bends" at the corner correct. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Susan

[WILD BILL]

Check out any one of Sailrites videos where they are doing upholstery. Most of them show the process they use with Dura Skrim patterning material.

https://www.youtube.com/@SailriteDIY

IIRC they even had some vids doing a car interior but I haven't watched those yet.

[SusanW]

Thanks for the fast reply. They have some great DIY videos including one of a truck bench seat. Unfortunately they are using the old seat cover for a pattern.

[WILD BILL]

Look at some of there other vids where they use the Dura Skrim and see if you can apply a similar technique.

[Adam12]

Use some sort of clear patterning plastic. We use clear shrink wrap. Mark your seam lines on the foam then pin the plastic to the foam to trace it out.

[Rhonda]

All good answers,
the foam will have clue lines where the old material was follow the edges with clear plastic, shrink wrap . dont forget to add your seam allowances.