How to Oversew Foamed Panels - Car Upholstery Basics

[@1979augistine]

What Yoda was to the jedi cechaflo is to sewing and upholstery world . He's a master at teaching without saying a word !

[@petartrayanov1097]

Facts

[@Function4Form]

But who is the master that taught cechaflow? 🤔

[@Cechaflo]

​@@Function4Form Cechaflo is a selft taught leather artisan. Upholstery is a given gift.

[@asashaw1953]

I just made my first diamond pattern insert thanks to your videos! You're a true master!!! Thank you sir!

[@joannalutze9451]

Your video is fantastic, I am about to reupholster my first car seat, a vintage car for my father. I have been very nervous for fear of doing it incorrectly, but not now with your tutorial. I feel confident. Thank you

[@DoctorWonka]

That machine is nice how slow it can go. And I love the stapler idea! 👍🏼

[@talulatree5297]

Yes! Love that stapling too!

[@lattitude01]

Thank you for taking the time to film this, its very enjoyable to watch your work.

[@cherimitchell7973]

Your work is perfect, you’re an awesome teacher and your videographer is awesome!

[@SwiftestTailor]

Thank you! I am working on a 1982 Chevy truck seat set right now and all upper and lower seat pieces are foam backed. I am new to auto upholstery and your videos are very helpful to me as I learn this new trade. Thank you so much!!

[@kcg3927]

I love work that stands for it's self! Crisp and clean..

[@LilDirt12]

Absolutely beautiful. I really like that clean, quality, high dollar look. Just gorgeous Ceasar. Your so talented and so kind to share your techniques. Just patience and a quality machine and follow your guidance and we can do it too!! Your the best of the best. Thank you! My best to your family💕

[@Cechaflo]

Ms Lynn, We really appreciate your kind remarks!

[@LilDirt12]

@@Cechaflo you have earned all of my love and respect. You have been so kind with your knowledge. It means a lot.

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As always! Golden hands! 👏👏👏❤️

[@johnbecker5213]

beautiful, absolutely fantastic!!!!!! can't get any better!!!!!

[@сергейменьшиков-й3в]

Ваша работа вызывает восхищение 😊

[@zoricamiljkovic8769]

Hvala za tako koristan video i veliki pozdrav.

[@Gold_Hunt_Australia]

Love watching you work. Very accurate.

[@stefint4316]

EXCELLENT! Enjoyed the tips for reducing the bulk at sewn junction points. A video focused only on reducing the bulk at junctions of 2,3,4, etc panels would be ideal....even to pay for it, thanks again

[@messenger8279]

wow beautiful work.

[@mickellis8747]

Love your work mate.

[@debebeteklu1451]

Very neat!

[@raulreyes182]

Saludos desde Chihuahua,,, tapicería Reyes.

[@joealbert7773]

Another superb video.

[@faviolubinmorenocamargo5058]

Cómo siempre muchísimas gracias PROFESOR 👍🇻🇪

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Excellent work as always Cechaflo. Thank you. Tell me why you use 92 thread in the bobbin and 138 in the top thread? Thank you Jeff

[@Cechaflo]

Just to avoid moving the tension of the bobbin. Anyways a 92 thread size is strong enoughl

[@jeffdeluca1153]

@@Cechaflo thank you

[@pauleyedwin6056]

I’m new to Industrial Sewing Machines can you tell me what type of foot you are using? Thanks Ed.

[@Cechaflo]

This machine is a triple transport (walking foot)sewing machine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2Src4t4eal-pdE The extra foot I am using is called spring loaded guide presser foot for Pfaff1245 www.amazon.com/CKPSMS-Brand-Left-Spring-Side-4MM/dp/B07QZH42W1 The guide helps to get a straight sewing when we do double stitches or over sewing on the edges like in the video.

[@pauleyedwin6056]

@@Cechaflo Thanks.

[@johnbroderick6511]

Hello What exactly is the machine you are using

[@Cechaflo]

Pfaff 1245-706/47 (old version)

[@Kauffdrop]

So cool. What kind of pliers are they used to stretch the material and remove the staples?

[@Cechaflo]

Those are called Orthodontic curved pliers. More info in the comments section and description of this video: kzbin.infoIM5BJa-0gu0

[@Kauffdrop]

@@Cechaflo thank you

[@Cechaflo]

@@Kauffdrop www.amazon.in/Holsten-Leather-Silver-Marking-Pens/dp/B0859G9Y62

[@officerdibble5565]

Hi what's the foam your sewing onto & where can I get it? Do you sandwich the foam between material? Many thanks

[@Cechaflo]

It is headliner foamed material. I use it as a backing for the lateral panels of a seat cover because it already has a cloth that is placed on the reverse side. Sometimes it is also useful for the main top panels. www.albrightssupply.com/extra-wide-headliner-shale-67-orph2144 www.amazon.com/FabricEmpire-Automotive-Backed-Spacer-Headliner/dp/B0B8QCS7WC/ref=sr_1_56?keywords=headliner+material&sr=8-56

[@wadecashman4466]

What are those needle nose pliers you're using called? As always, great video

[@Cechaflo]

Orthodontic pliers. www.medicalexpo.es/prod/orvosi-instruments/product-4579253-1103086.html Ebay, Amazon, AliExpress, etc.

[@772777777777777]

When your sew the foam to the vinyl or leather do you glue it to the foam?. What type of foam is is and what the thickness and density of the foam ie specs

[@Cechaflo]

I do not thoroughly glue the leather to the foam. Just point of glue as basting all around the edges. The backing cloth can be thoroughly glue sprayed over. No problem. The foam is 10 mm thick, medium density. It is a regular upholstery foam.

[@RC-jf6rj]

what size staples do you use for your arrow P22 stapler plz?

[@Cechaflo]

Check out the information on this link: arrowfastener.com/tool/p22/ I do not have this stapler anymore. it is useful for thin materials like paper and thin vinyls. It is not heavy duty.

[@JAndJ479]

Do you need a specific machine to do the longer length lines for the topstitching?

[@Cechaflo]

Generally, the triple transport (walking feet) sewing machine stitches are 6 mm long. New models give a maximum stitch length of 10 to 12 mm long, mostly used on furniture. To freely give the maximum stitch length it is advisable to regulate the height of the presser feet. Otherwise, a hard or soft rubbing of presser feet with the material(vinyl, leather,etc.) can alter/diminish the stitch length.

[@javiercazorlabarrero9552]

Hola pregunta k es mejor pegar la espuma al material por ir más rápido o coserla , gracias

[@Cechaflo]

El pegar la espuma al material sería mas rápido. Es recomendable hacerlo con pistola de aplicar pegamento. No es necesario un pegamento muy fuerte. Es importante que nuestro material esté 'planchado', porque si hay pliegues o arrugas van a quedar marcados y es un poco difícil de quitar asi le apliquemos mucho vapor o calor. En cuanto a la espuma el pegar la tela de respaldo quita tiempo. Hay espumas que vienen con tela de respaldo adheridas/pegadas y nos facilitan la tarea. Para hacer trabajos rápidos no es necesario coser alrededor del borde. Se puede hacer directo y queda bien.

[@brentdawson242]

What kind of glue do you use?

[@Cechaflo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWPblpiwmatridU

[@juanrivas6758]

Muy buen trabajo maestro feliz noche

[@dustinbeck3807]

What kind of pen do you use for marking? Where can i find it?

[@Cechaflo]

www.amazon.com/Leather-Marking-Dressmaking-Quilting-Supplies/dp/B0BRTDRWPY

[@dustinbeck3807]

@@Cechaflo Thank you! 🙏

[@captainmiketucker]

Did you make those pliers? Thanks! Great Video!

[@Cechaflo]

Those are called orthodontic pliers. www.amazon.com/Surgicalonline-Dental-Pliers-Crown-Straight/dp/B01N0L8OYP

[@captainmiketucker]

@@Cechaflo Thank You!! Did you get the pen you use (for marking) on Amazon as well/

[@tonimeier65]

Hallo Was ist das für ein Kleber was sie benutzen und wie heist er? Es grüßt Toni

[@Cechaflo]

I used the traditional upholstery yellow glue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWPblpiwmatridU

[@mytapewormeddie]

What is that hem assistant assembly that you have attached?

[@Cechaflo]

I suppose you are referring to this:kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKvTZGCGjddgaq8 It is a stainless steel plate I made out of a thin sheet of same metal. I used a pair of shears to cut off the shape, a mototool with small grinding wheel to shape the rectangular guide and a pair of long nose pliers to shape the bended guide.

[@33LEANDROHER]

Muito obrigado por compartilhar

[@foesfly3047]

Ok OK, your hired!!!!

[@bsnav408]

What kind of guide is that and where to purchase for a Phaff?

[@Cechaflo]

Amazon, Ebay, AliExpress, etc. are good sources to get these attachments. www.ebay.com/itm/353824214615

[@TonyMontana-wf8nh]

Where can I find a guide like that or similar I have a jiasew

[@Cechaflo]

As far as I know, these guides are for triple transport sewing machines. It seems your sewing machine is double transport one. I do not know if there are feet for sale on internet. Perhaps at Sailrite. www.amazon.com/CKPSMS-Brand-Left-Spring-Side-3MM/dp/B07QX9NFC8?th=1

[@eross21]

such a great job on that seat. I've been doing bodywork for 20 years, and interiors are something i'd love to learn how to do. but i don't know where to start with industrial sewing machines and the process. are there any workshops that teach this craft? any links or recommendation would be awesome. thanks for your time.

[@Cechaflo]

I have heard about this school: www.wyotech.edu/programs/specialty-programs/trim-and-upholstery/

[@eross21]

@@Cechaflo i have, and it looks good. but I can’t really relocate for school, or afford tuition .ive done door panels and replace premade seat covers , and foam sculpted before. it’s pretty much the layout and sewing i need to learn. I was looking for a crash course in layout and sewing seat covers. I e seen some week long courses people had about 5 yrs ago, but it doesn’t look like they are available anymore. if you know of any. please point me that direction. thanks again

[@Cechaflo]

@@eross21 We have some basic courses. Perhaps you are interested.www.cechaflo.com/courses John Pollock from The Lucky Needle channel also has excellent courses: theluckyneedle.com/all-courses/

[@eross21]

what size thread and needle are you using here?

[@Cechaflo]

@@eross21 92 size polyester thread to join pieces. 138 size thread for top stitches. A 130(European measure)=21Singer measure) needle size could be a standard needle for both thread sizes.

[@kennethlemke9826]

Excellent

[@supermansbigsister3012]

Excellent.

[@GregsGarage]

Awesome!

[@Cechaflo]

Hello Greg, Thanks so much for your kind remark! Step by step we will reviewing the basic sewings and trims that involve the whole upholstery craft. 1. The closing sewing to join pieces 2. The oversewing 3. double stitches 4. Piping 5. The binding /hem

[@happydays454]

You got a link for those nettle pliers

[@Cechaflo]

www.amazon.com/How-Plier-Dental-Orthodontics-Instruments/dp/B01KTYYT0S

[@earlbright6453]

If you used a left handed foot to mark the width of your top stitch the only material you would need to fit through is your band. What you show works ok on a small cover but hard to put the whole body of the cover through the throat of the machine.

[@Cechaflo]

You are thoroughly right! Thanks for the kind remarks! I am aware of what you are advising. Precisely, in the description of another previous basic video I recommend the use of a foot with the spring loaded guide on the other side to let a big cover to handle it much better on the left table area. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6SmimyNg9Osd7s I am making these short videos as reviews to understand all the basic sewings and trims involved in car upholstery. Kind of good help for interested people in learning this artcraft. I first started with the basic closing sewing, secondly with the oversewing, next will be the piping, then the double stitches and the last one will be the use of binding and hems.

[@naimnaim5691]

Grand merci maître

[@debjones-k1j]

he used adhesive at edges only, I've seen others spray the entire panel and foam. How do you know when to do each method?

[@Cechaflo]

The entire panel gluing also works out provided the material is plain with no creases. Some car trimmers do not recommend the entire gluing because if some wrinkles are over the material, they will be very difficult to erase and would be reflected on top. I particularly agree with this method except in some cases such as concave leather/vinyl pieces. www.thehogring.com/2015/02/23/10-tips-to-take-your-trimming-to-the-next-level/

[@ИсломУсто]

Super 👍🤗

[@AaannDrEy]

Скиньте сайт, где такой степлер можно заказать???

[@Cechaflo]

www.amazon.com/-/es/Arrow-Fastener-P22-Grapadora/dp/B00IOXHR42?language=en_US

[@benmcguire3656]

What motor is on your machines?

[@Cechaflo]

An old clutch motor. At any momento I will change it for a new servo motor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV6ZZYqNdsR4brM

[@jeandossantos3610]

Excelente

[@JoseCarlos-qk1wx]

Chique demais

[@djamelboutarfa5394]

How do I take a car seat size?

[@Cechaflo]

A tailor's tape measure would be useful to taje mesures. The first to consider is how wide is the vinyl material. Regularly, vinyls are 54 (1.5 yards approx.) inches wide and we need to buy as many yards is necessary lengthwise. The full car seats of a car (front and rear seats) takes approx. 8 longitudinal yards. The process of taking measures begins by mesuring the front part of the seat bottom and backrest faces first, forming rectangular figures, then we go to the back panels and lateral panels. The measures should be written down on a piece of paper. Then we should draw the figures on a bigger piece of paper trying to figure out how the pieces are ordered in a 54" inches wide vinyl material. Summarizing 4 yards for the front (2 individual or one big seat) and 4 for the rear seats. I hope this information helps.

[@djamelboutarfa5394]

@@Cechaflo thank you very much sir for your answer you are very kind

[@zoranantonic2645]

1:54 ❤

[@ИгорьН.В-э5ю]

what is the needle number?

[@Cechaflo]

A 110=18 needle size and 92 thread size for the closing sewing:kzbin.info/www/bejne/moirfYdrl7-pqsU A thicker needle 140=22 size for the top stitching (138 thread size on top and 92 on the bobbin): kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKvTZGCGjddgaq8

[@ИгорьН.В-э5ю]

@@Cechaflo спасибо

[@annstewart1983]

I’m in awe of your skills. I am an upholsterer in the US and I would like to know what is the marker you are using if you don’t mind sharing. You are a talented man.

[@Cechaflo]

It is a silver leather marking pen/refill. White spirits is useful to erase the marks including dirt or glue. www.ebay.com/itm/202664555285 leatherseats.com/shop/professional-upholstery-supplies/t-1000-silver-ink-pen/

[@joechancio5177]

Those are called space pens. Work underwater and upside down. Comes clean with water and rag. Ive used them for many years myself. Diff colors also.

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[@chrislambert5904]

So he top stitched the red vinyl.. ok

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[@amolpatil8777]

Which machine needle are you using?

[@Cechaflo]

140=22

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