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By sandmanred
#10932
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?
#10933
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.
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#10937
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.

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By John
#10946
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 :thumbsup:
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#10951
John wrote: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 :thumbsup:
Thanks! What does this steamer look like?

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