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[sandmanred]

When you plan to have 1/4 fabric backed foam laminated to your vinyl on something like a fitted motorcycle seat cover how size your pattern? Do you make patterns with the foam on the seat or do you ignore it and expect everything will give a bit as you fit the cover?

[Revv Up]

I’m not so sure I always do what a seasoned pro would do but usually don’t allow for it which I think allows me to stretch it a tad more for a good fit, you can also slightly move your sew line out a bit to accommodate.

[sandmanred]

I think I'll try that, thanks!

[sandmanred]

Here's the finished seat, no allowance for the 1/4 foam. 1/4 inch foam laminated to all pieces except the piece hidden under the leading edge. Overall fits okay but if I could do it again I'd use the same foam on the smooth part and get a thinner more flexible foam for the textured part.

[Revv Up]

Looks good and it looks just like my Ducati Multistrada seat.

[miket]

Looks real good!!

[sandmanred]

Thanks for the comments!

Here it is on the bike.

[John]

Looks awesome! If you had a steamer that would help a lot with getting the cover to stretch and fit the contours a little better.

I also dont usually account for 1/4" foam when making seat covers

@Revv Up Ive seen your work and I consider you a seasoned pro

[sandmanred]

Looks awesome! If you had a steamer that would help a lot with getting the cover to stretch and fit the contours a little better.

I also dont usually account for 1/4" foam when making seat covers

@Revv Up Ive seen your work and I consider you a seasoned pro

Thanks! What does this steamer look like?

[John]

I use the Jiffy J-4000 Steamer https://amzn.to/2GKa8X0
You can find cheaper non industrial ones on amazon if you are not going to be doing a lot of jobs the cheaper ones will work fine.

[IvanD]

I am hobbyist and this steamer works for me:

[sandmanred]

I use the Jiffy J-4000 Steamer https://amzn.to/2GKa8X0
You can find cheaper non industrial ones on amazon if you are not going to be doing a lot of jobs the cheaper ones will work fine.

Great, thanks for the links!