How To Get Flat Seams on Leather Material - TUTORIAL-Car upholstery

[@ВладиславФранцузов-э3к]

Огромное спасибо за ваши старания! Давно искал такое видео👍🤝👍

[@IFlyPGD]

The beauty of this video is that you don't need to hear Cesar speak to explain himself. Even as a novice, you can understand what he's doing and why.

[@heavyhittersgaming3759]

Agree, but how many Novices will understand how weak this sort of stitch is.

[@Cechaflo]

@@heavyhittersgaming3759 www.thehogring.com/2019/09/13/brent-parker-french-seam/

[@talulatree5297]

​@heavyhittersgaming3759 yes, you are correct.

[@kathleenpruvoost449]

Hello, I see that it's necessary to work very precise with leather! The préciser you work, the better it's looking. Thanks for the video

[@mytruckinlifeace4047]

You made me realize that I have no idea how a sowing machine works. And I'm pretty good at knowing how things do what they do. 😀

[@notwrkn2mch]

You my friend do fantastic work this coming from a boat canvas fabricator. Just learned some pretty neat tricks Just had to subscribe

[@jonnyrocket3659]

I played this video to my mum who worked at Rolls Royce in the 70's as a leather upholsterer.. she told me that the techniques were the same, but they did it 10 times faster, and they didn't use staples to align the leather. They also triple stitched and glued both seats and backs. She also said that the smell of the glue made her feel light headed. Gluing was done by all men, while the stitching was all women, though they worked together in the same workshop.

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks for sharing with us a nice story of your mom! How interesting would be to hear from her how leather upholstery was done at that time inside that prestigious Rolls Royce factory. I understand in a factory the procedures should be done in a faster way. On the other hand, most of my videos are educational and should be performed at a slow pace to make interested people understand what about. Regarding the use of staples I inspired myself from clothes tailoring process. I remember long time ago I wanted to baste pieces same way tailors do. I had no much success and I inspired myself to use staples instead. Thin stationery staples for thin materials and sturdier staples for thick materials. I put staples on some important 'points of reference' (V notches) and it really is very helpful to get precise junctions.

[@DexterXxX]

Thank you for your videos. Thanks to you i have managed to make leather upholstery for my car.

[@Cechaflo]

I'm glad the videos were useful!

[@shatharan]

This is the best tutorials on youtube, Thank you for doing this, I really want to see a video about glues, what glue to use for headliner for dashboard, which is good for heat resistance, what type of glues are for upholstery and so on. Will be really good.

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks for kind suggestions!

[@عليالجزائري-ط6ر]

Thank you for every piece of information. Professor of the meaning of the word

[@Cechaflo]

I am glad to share some of my upholstery knowledge!

[@utlwanggabanakgosi5841]

I really enjoyed watching this video.

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks for watching this video!

[@Gringo74.]

Excelente video mi amigo, muchas gracias por mostrar las técnicas y uno asi poder aprender como pedir para restaurar nuestros clásicos. abrazo grande desde Argentina.

[@Cechaflo]

Muchas gracias por ver los videos!

[@Henry_992.]

I've also seen some trimmers cut a groove into the part being covered for the thicker folded areas to settle into.

[@Cechaflo]

Yes, you are right. By placing the bulky sewing junction into the groove we could get a nicer flat french seams. I used this method for a Jaguar armrest. The groove was carved from factory:kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX7Jp3d7oaZ4o9k

[@michaelcole2125]

BEAUTIFUL work

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks for watching the video!

[@stanleygrant2871]

excellent video as always

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks for watching!

[@demoking1422]

Your video's are great thank You !

[@Cechaflo]

I ma glad the videos are useful! Thanks for watching!

[@paulreid1399]

Very good clear video on what you are doing and how you do it, just out of curiosity what is the make and model of the leather skiver you are using.

[@Cechaflo]

It's an old Fortuna leather skiving machine V50 S model (100 years old)...kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHTCcnStbaZ4jZI

[@jermainej5683]

Love the videos. What machine you use to trim the leather to get it thinner?

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks for watching the videos! The machine is a 'leather skiver'kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKnCiah_fciCa5I

[@davidgutierrez9123]

As always excellent video. Can this technique , skiven, also be used on marine grade vinyl upholstery ?

[@charbee1]

Se lo agradesco muchísimo estos videos!! Can you explain the foot you use in this and other videos? It looks like a modified zipper foot perhaps? Did you come up with the design yourself? Gracias!!

[@Cechaflo]

Yes, it's a modified zipper foot. The small foot has to marks(notches) which indicate two distances from the row of stitches to central line(3 mm and 4 mm) Thanks for watching the videos!

[@charbee1]

Thank you so much!

[@АндрейАлексеевич-ж7п]

Dear Mr. Cechaflo. Your video is very usefull and attractive, thanks. I have a question. What type of glue do you use? Thanks advance.

[@Cechaflo]

I use a yellow glue which comes in cans or bottles. If you're in USA, please, check these links: angelusdirect.com/products/all-purpose-shoe-cement www.ebay.es/itm/Petronios-Master-All-Purpose-Cement-Glue-Shoe-Repair-Adhesive-Glue-4-oz-/112032405167 www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-Weldwood-32-fl-oz-Original-Contact-Cement-00272/100125525

[@АндрейАлексеевич-ж7п]

Thank you much, you answer was very usefull for me.

[@damongreer345]

I don't think you understood my question starting a 5:00 of the video you put the leather into something. Can you please tell me what I can buy to get the same result.

[@Cechaflo]

It is a 'leather skiving machine' to reduce the thickness of leather. The trademark is Fortuna. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4fcinZpYr-Vq8k

[@Cechaflo]

You could get new or used machines. Mine is a used one. Example of a new machine (NC made in USA: theluckyneedle.com/items/nc-skiver-leather-skiver/

[@damongreer345]

Thank you for answering all of my questions

[@Cechaflo]

@@damongreer345 You are very welcome anytime!

[@FDGTYETDFTRWOUI]

😀😀😀

[@badgebunny87]

Thank you for the amazing videos! I have a consew 225 and any time I use rubber cement or double sided tape, the machine will skip stitches. How do you avoid that and getting a gummy needle? Thank you 😀

[@Cechaflo]

Let the glue on both surfaces dry for quite a while (10 min. approx) to avoid a skipped stitch. Rub some 'sewing machine oi over the needle to avoid the gummy issue. If the problem persists, perhaps the time for the 'shuttle hook point' is reaching the 'needle scarf' too 'fast'...it should be 'delayed' or moved backwards a little. The machine you have is a very powerful and excelent.

[@badgebunny87]

Cechaflo thank you very much. I appreciate your advice.

[@IFlyPGD]

Are there any industrial sewing machines that will sew a double stitch in one pass (simultaneously) as opposed to sewing a line on each side of the French seam?

[@Cechaflo]

Yes, there are double stitching sewing machines and that is the correct way of doing it to get a better job. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppPViKZ4nsySgq8

[@IFlyPGD]

Great, thanks for the link, Cesar!

[@Henry_992.]

Awesome vids! Why do you not recommend french seams on car seats? I've seen that type of stitching on many car seats.

[@Cechaflo]

There was a misinterpretation.The samples of the video are applied on armrests, door panels, consoles, etc...pieces that do not suffer tension. Double stitches/french seams procedures on car seats are slightly different. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5aTpKh6Ztaid7c kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpqrl6CqeM1op9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/paKYg2mkpLh_ibs

[@Henry_992.]

Cechaflo thanks for the explanation!

[@Cechaflo]

You are welcome anytime!

[@mikalmon8481]

Buen video!!! te consulto Cechaflo, estoy con ganas de comprar una maquina industrial doble aguja, para hacer las terminaciones de doble costura en los vehiculos, que marcas me puedes recomendar? o como puedo diferenciar ? porque sucede que miro en mercadolibre y la verdad no informan si es para TELA , o para cuero.... La que quiero es para cuero, por eso pregunto alguna recomendacion o sugerencia al comprar... desde ya le agradezco el dato, un abrazo, y exelente, y agradecido por sus tutoriales!!

[@Cechaflo]

Las marcas conocidas son la Pfaff, Durkopp&Adler, Juki, Consew, Singer, etc. La máquina tiene que ser de triple transporte...las máquinas para zapatería o hechura de maletines son similares para tapicería.

[@GregsGarage]

Love it man.

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks, Greg, for kind comment!

[@rolandgoutay7882]

congrats Cechaflo, I'm following your videos with great interest all the more since I acquired a Pfaff 1242 with a double foot allowing a beginner like me to make decent french seams... I did not find a proper foot to allow for piping, though, miht have to make one myself starting from a normal foot ?

[@Cechaflo]

Yes, if you cannot find a proper foot you can make it. A mototool would be useful to give shape to the groove.

[@michaelmora8953]

Una pregunta De cuánto es el ancho en mm de la puntada para coser "normalmente " Saludos Maestro!

[@Cechaflo]

Para asientos de carro un ancho entre puntadas dobles de 1/2" o 10 mm y las puntadas en si, de 4, 5 hasta 6mm. Para muebles puede ser esta misma medida y en algunos casos puede hacerse puntadas de 8 a 10 mm de largo. En el caso de tableros, consolas, etc. puede usarse una distancia mas corta entre líneas de puntada doble (7 a 8 mm) por consiguiente las puntadas serían mas cortas, de 3 a 4 mm. En conclusión, no hay regla fija. Es a gusto personal.

[@alejandrorosas4532]

un saludo don cezar . siguiendo las classes que introduce . gracias

[@Cechaflo]

Gracias por ver los videos!

[@johnwoolfrey5093]

Hi Cesar, my skiving machine requires me to pull the leather between a blade and a roller. After it is skived the leather will become stretched. I am afraid this will create wrinkles in my cover. Will this be an issue? Should I try to shrink the leather? Thanks, /John

[@AREA-sj4ec]

what stitch length were you sewing with on that leather. and do you change lengths.

[@Cechaflo]

The stitches are of 3 mm long and they go 3 mm from the center. I'm using a thin polyester thread. If I would use a thicker thread, I'd use a 4 mm stitch length, but 3 mm from the row of stitches to the center line. I also like 4mm stitch length and 4 mm to the central line. If I would do car seats I'd use 5 mm stitch length and 1/4" from the center line to row of stitches. Thanks for watching the video!

[@alanferris6085]

Hello has anybody out there ever sewn the leather warp on a swagger stick ??

[@alfonsom.4225]

buen trabajo!una pregunta,como se llama ese color de leather?

[@Cechaflo]

Ese color de cuero es 'ladrillo'. Gracias por ver los videos!

[@Explore-Gobal]

Really like your stuff Cechaflo, but not all of us have that machine to thin out grooves in leather, lol.

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks for watching the videos! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXy0f4l5lNFjhbM kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3yZmZVtpcidmbc kzbin.info/www/bejne/on-8YqKGl9t8d8k

[@joejoelesh1197]

It can be done with a knife by hand also. Not quite as neat, or as quick without a LOT of practice

[@IFlyPGD]

Where would you suggest someone to buy leather upholstery machines (inc. leather shavers), tools, supplies, accessories, etc. in USA?

[@Cechaflo]

I've no much idea but, please check these links: www.n-ccarpet.com/upholstery-machines.html www.pfaff-industrial.com/en/portfolio/sewing-machines/flat-bed-heavy-duty/pfaff1245 www.dapamerica.com/ www.singerfactorydistributor.com/products.htm Hope it helps

[@IFlyPGD]

Will do. Thanks again, Cesar!

[@georgeowen2083]

Is there a hand tool that can thin the leather. Those of us starting out may not have to money to spend in an expensive leather skimmer.

[@Cechaflo]

I have tried by hand on short edges, but it is not really easy on upholstery leathers. Hopefully, these videos would help. They do it on a vegetable leather and slices much better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHzaoHqNmcmCqNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2HYYnZ9h7FnkKM You would need to check it out.

[@zochis]

thanks for lesson

[@Cechaflo]

You are welcome!

[@OjaioFansub]

Mmmm, esto es bastante útil, yo quiero hacer un bolso de cuero, pero esta técnica me puede ser útil para las pegas(lamentablemente no tengo maquina que cosa cuero así que a mano será D:)

[@chrisrichards5353]

What is the machine used at 5:03? Please

[@Cechaflo]

Hi Chris, It is an old leather skiving machine. Fortuna trade mark, made in Germany. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHTCcnStbaZ4jZI kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6uQqoRrgNJ_aMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKnCiah_fciCa5I

[@danielavasilcai8]

I ready learned few things

[@user-gl1xd5wn5v]

thank you for sharing, I'm completely new to working with leather, can i please know what glue/substance you use to flatten the seam allowance and what type of thread would you recommend for a thin leather such as the one you are using in the video. Would be so much appreciated if you could help. Thank you

[@Cechaflo]

I use a 'yellow glue' which comes in cans or bottles and most of the upholsterers, shoemakers and leather artisans use. If you are in USA, please, check:www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-32-fl-oz-Weldwood-Original-Contact-Cement-00272/100125525 www.ebay.es/itm/Petronios-Master-All-Purpose-Cement-Glue-Shoe-Repair-Adhesive-Glue-4-oz-/291064753112 As for the 'upholstery thread', a polyester standard basic thread Number 8, here in Mexico (I think it corresponds to size 92 in USA) www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=polyester-thread-092 Thanks for watching my videos!

[@thunderball421]

ive just got one question why do you have your stitch lengh so close together on the leather on your 10mm seam ?

[@Cechaflo]

As mentioned in video description the distance between row of stitches is of 6 mm and the stitches are 3 mm long. Some pieces of car interior such as consoles, dashboards have these measures. I think it is matter of taste.

[@damongreer345]

What's the name of the machine that made it flat?

[@Cechaflo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2Src4t4eal-pdE

[@raysolis1168]

Hi Cesar what kind of modify feet are you using ? I have a consew 206 rb3 and can't find similar feet for it please let me know , also are they smooth bottom or knurred ?

[@Cechaflo]

It's a modified 'zipper foot'. If you cannot get it, just adapt it by cutting off what is necessary. A mototool is useful...do the cut with the 'small cutting disk'. The bottom can be smooth or knurled...it makes no difference.

[@luckym79]

Cechaflo Hi what type of sewing machine are you using?

[@everreyes5000]

si maestro yo le mando las fotos es identica a la deusted esta muy bien cuidada de echo tiene poco aqui la trajeron de usa

[@Cechaflo]

Me parece bien, esperaré las fotos. La trajeron de USA y yo pensando que la había conseguido en Colima.

[@alejandrorosas4532]

el pegamento que usa cual es o que marca el que uso no me pega muy bien

[@Cechaflo]

Si está en USA, estos links pueden ser útiles: angelusdirect.com/products/all-purpose-shoe-cement www.ebay.es/itm/Petronios-Master-All-Purpose-Cement-Glue-Shoe-Repair-Adhesive-Glue-4-oz-/112032405167 www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-Weldwood-32-fl-oz-Original-Contact-Cement-00272/100125525

[@basharbetar9655]

The applies to normal skin but does not apply to industrial skin is there any way to him

[@Cechaflo]

These tips are for automotive/furniture leather.

[@basharbetar9655]

Cechaflo how can I make it for genuine leather.??

[@javiercazorlabarrero9552]

Genial y yo rompiendome la cabeza

[@MegaDenRus]

Nice example! But how to be if you work with leatherette? Thank you!

[@Cechaflo]

Car trimmer Brent Parker shows us a way to do it on artificial leather too.www.thehogring.com/2012/09/13/how-to-sew-a-seamless-french-seam/

[@MegaDenRus]

Thk!

[@MrSlitheronronron]

Hi, What machine are you in? excellent work

[@Cechaflo]

It's an industrial Pfaff 1245-706/47 (old version) walking foot.

[@ubiratannascimento8002]

Homem de Deus como devo fazer para conseguir comprar uma transporte pelo menos acabesa da máquina

[@Cechaflo]

Para conseguir una máquina de coser puede ser en algún taller donde reparan estas máquinas para los zapateros, tapiceros, etc. También puede ser por 'mercado libre' donde muchos anuncian máquinas de coser a la venta.

[@everreyes5000]

buenos dias do cesar muy buno su video desirle q sus seguidores estan interesados por una maquina como la de usted yo alomejor me animo a vender la mia es una pfaff 1245 triple chulada de maquinon lo q pasa q casi no la uso porque tengo otra q es la q uso mas es una consew 206rb bueno gracias espero su comentario

[@Cechaflo]

De hecho este modelo de máquina pfaff como que es algo popular en el canal. En el comentario anterior que no aparece le pregunté si su máquina la consiguió en Colima, porque aquí en Guadalajara estan escasas. Las consews son también muy poderosas, tuve una hace unos años. Será posible ver unas fotos de su máquina. Podría mandarlas a mi correo [e-mail]

[@emanuelgabino6022]

Cechaflo en donde se consiguen las máquinas? y que precio tienen?

[@JohnyJFFly]

what type of glue you using?

[@Cechaflo]

I'm located in Mexico and trade marks are different, sorry. But, if you're in USA, check these links for the 'yellow glue/cement/adhesive'...it comes in cans or bottles, and it could be pasted with a brush. angelusdirect.com/products/all-purpose-shoe-cement www.ebay.es/itm/Petronios-Master-All-Purpose-Cement-Glue-Shoe-Repair-Adhesive-Glue-4-oz-/112032405167 www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-Weldwood-32-fl-oz-Original-Contact-Cement-00272/100125525 Thanks for watching these videos!

[@rexbuenaventura6900]

did you skive the edges?

[@Cechaflo]

Hello Rex, Yes, as you can see in the video the edges were skived before sewing them. In minute 17:34 I recreate an interesting tip I learnt from master trimmer Brent Parker. It is useful for sewn pieces which do not suffer tension, such as dashboards, consoles, etc. www.thehogring.com/2012/09/13/how-to-sew-a-seamless-french-seam/

[@rexbuenaventura6900]

seamless french seam. very nice!

[@manuelorihuela9405]

Hola que pegamento utilizas que no tiene hebras

[@Cechaflo]

Es un pegamento viscoso disuelto en solvente(thinner). Lo usan en muchas partes los tapiceros, zapateros y artesanos que trabajan el cuero. Este pegamento es el mismo que se usa para pegar la 'formica' sobre la madera. Ya que me encuentro localizado en Mexico, las marcas son diferentes a la de otros lugares. Si está en USA, puede checar: angelusdirect.com/products/all-purpose-shoe-cement www.ebay.es/itm/Petronios-Master-All-Purpose-Cement-Glue-Shoe-Repair-Adhesive-Glue-4-oz-/112032405167 www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-Weldwood-32-fl-oz-Original-Contact-Cement-00272/100125525 www.dap.com/dap-products-ph/weldwood-landau-top-trim-high-heat-resistant-contact-cement/

[@jaiv2001]

What kind of presser foot are you using? I have a consew 227r and the presser foot doesn't let me get real close to the leather edges the way designer handbags do.

[@Cechaflo]

I'm using the 'binding feet'. I was lucky to find it, otherwise I would have had to cut off the small legs. A mototool is useful to do the adaptation if necessary.

[@dima4456]

супер. спасибо)

[@Cechaflo]

Thanks for watching the videos!

[@alirezanemati7319]

Cechaflo

[@thearough]

what is that foot youre using called or is it custom

[@АЛЕКСАНДРХАРЛАМОВ-т1щ]

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