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By Joemcglynn
#3802
Totally makes sense @IvanD. If you aren't re-doing everything else then you do need to keep it as close to the original as possible.
By IvanD
#3803
@Joemcglynn Yep, not for this car. I did get red and blue thread though. I'm toying with idea of reupholsering my office chair in leather with diamonds, ///M stitching and so on :)
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By John
#3809
IvanD wrote: Tue Dec 11, 2018 4:16 pm Need advice on dealing with seams. Here is 2 bolsters (pictured). One got reinforced seam and another is factory style. I did cut bulk from both of them, internal part covered with 1/4 skrim.

On a plain seam I can't figure out how to make seam lay flat underneath so it looks neat. Is there any tricks? I tried to hammer it (it's leather), tried to steap inside/outside. But when you put it on it wants to go sideways.

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That seam looks like should lay down nice and flat if you steam it and stretch it on nicely. Just make sure you keep the seam allowance folded to one side. In the corner in might also help to trim down the seam allowance.
By IvanD
#3816
@John Yeah, I will try. Leather is pretty stiff, will see what I can do.

Today I made top centers. Sewing was easy except that I had to get creative with those white loops on back (what do the called?) I used 1 1/2 webbing, folded in half with a double-sticky 1/4 tape. Then I put another piece of 1/4 double sticky tape over one side and attached to the sew foam. That way I was able to sew from a top and I hit those pretty good. Used 138 on top for more "pop"

Next question: How do I fix foam? Wire was embedded into foam, now it ripped and wire is out. I need to get it back so I can properly affix this seat back
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By Cody
#3822
A way I was told to fix the wires that come out of the foam is to get T-shirt material and basically glue it down on top of the whole foam section making sure to get it pressed down nice and tight over the wire area. This basically encapsulates them again. I was told the whole area so there are no weird stop and start lines that may appear later, and the more surface area glued down the stronger the hold
By IvanD
#3825
@Cody
In this case there is about 1 inch deep gap where cover will be sitting. There is not much space to put t-shirt..

I've seen people using buttons on other side and wire or something holding wire froom other side. I'm thinking maybe doing something like that and then put t-shirt with glue over those buttons on a back to make sure they don't rub, etc
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By John
#3827
I always do what Cody said. Glue the wire back in. Glue the foam back together and then glue a canvas type material over top. Attaching from the back side could work as well.
By IvanD
#3850
Speaking of seam not being on edge. All it took is to stretch it little more to the side. So, installation is just important as sewing.
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By John
#3913
Great lesson! @IvanD Yes installation is just as important as proper sewing.

Yes use the same landau contact cement for foam repair. The bond will be stronger than the foam.

Oh Also i forgot. The white loops on the back of covers you asked about is called Listing
You can use any woven fabric to make listing.
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By IvanD
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@John Thanks! I am moving alone. This is all throw away stuff but I’m gaining experience and making notes on small mistakes. Back is ready and I am switching to bottom. Bolsters templated and made, working on main seating area. They got electric thigh support, so many different pieces to sew together
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By IvanD
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Definitely getting better at sewing. This is thigh support piece. It's got plastic J-channel upfront, sewing it is a challenge. Not sure what is the best way to go. I've seen some people using hot glue. My modified feet still not thin enough to sew on edge of this plastic. Plus existing holes break needle easily. My idea is to grind machine feet even more and set stitch size to be exact match with their holes and try to sew through the same holes.
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By Bondo497
#3951
@IvanD
Sounds like a plan to me, I'm all about making whatever it takes to get the job done and if it makes things easier the better.
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By John
#3958
Yeah when reusing the j clips they can become hard and break your needle. I usually try to match up the holes as well. You can also try a larger needle as well.

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