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[Chris Payne]

Good evening all,
Hoping someone can help me out/send me in the right direction…. I just purchased a rear fender for my Harley and it came with the bucket seat. Just the base of the seat. So I had to add foam and shape It. Now this is my first time doing this so don’t judge me from the pics
Like to have a go at things myself first to see if I can do it, lol.
So the foam is on the seat and shaped. I am stumped at covering it with the vinyl. Not sure how to do it without having folds on the sides. Or even how to attach it. I have attached some pics. Remember it’s my first upholstery project, lol. The base it just a piece of fiberglass.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[WILD BILL]

really hard for me to say based on the pics (as I'm pretty green at upholstery still) but the way I see it the vinyl will need to be patterned and sewn with multiple pieces and maybe even a pull to keep it down in the butt area.

Not sure if staples will hold in the fiberglass.. If not then perhaps glue?

[LLeeT]

Looks like you are on the right path. Make a pattern out of the piece you have shown on the back side of the vinyl to plan to use. I usually add 1/2" around the pattern you made as seam allowance. I think I would make that top and back in 2 pieces. Make a pattern for yours sides or skirts with the same 1/2" allowance where you are going to be sewing. Then add maybe an inch or more to fold under the bottom of seat. I would probably use 3/8" staples on the fiberglass. That is what I use on Harley seats and Sea Doos with no problem. You will need a good stapler. Hope this helps.

[Chris Payne]

Thank you both for the advice. Like I said, appreciate every bit I get. Was hoping to be able to do this myself. Guessing not if I have to use a sewing machine, lol. Never used one before. Was thinking I could do this without having to cut it up and sewing into sections. My mother used to sew. Maybe I can get her to try and do It for me. What thread would be used for this type application? Would it need to be double stitched?

[WILD BILL]

I would use a V 92 bonded polyester for the main stitching. And either a 138 or 207 if you want a top stitch. A top stitch is not only decorative but also adds a bit of strength to the seam.

Where are you located?