I Can't Believe This Worked! // '74 Celica Re-Upholstery

[@bsmirnov]

Fun fact for Sarah of all trades: _"In 1946 the first Toyota sewing machine was constructed under the strict supervision of Kiichiro Toyoda himself, the founder of TOYOTA Motor Corporation."_ Toyota sewing machines are made by Aisin, a member of Toyota Group. 🧐

[@csincos989]

That's pretty cool!

[@dascooter8287]

@@csincos989the Japanese companies had to become Very multi skilled after WWII. Yamaha started from musical instruments. Honda from bicycles and so on.

[@that0ranger]

Yo, the modern day Toyota logo is a thread going through the eye of a needle. Go look at a Toyota logo right now.

[@tbthedozer]

I think Suzuki originally started with weaving machines. Cool multi viewpoint on the Toyota logo!

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

@@that0rangerthankyou 👊

[@walterfitzpatrick8294]

Good Lord, the stuff you go through, Sarah. It's exactly what brings people like me (or just me ;) ) back for more. Your persistence, patience, willingness to tackle any kind of challenge, and learn something new for all of us is so fun, all while keeping your sense of humor. It's what makes your channel so unique. Thanks - there's something new to be gleaned from virtually every one of your vids. Thank you!!

[@MyWillypilly]

So true!

[@maudessen573]

Oh, gurl! I have sewing for about 50 years. I wish I were in your town to do this for you. You did a terrific job setting up that machine and bending it to your will. Well done! Congratulations! P.S. Thanks for keeping in all the advice on the machine. I have been thinking of getting one so I can make some waterproof winter shoe liners out of inner tubes or fire hose for our unhoused folks here in St. Louis.

[@imfloridano5448]

That would be a gracious thing to do if you do decide and carry out the creating and producing. Those folks will be sooo grateful I'm sure

[@jebidiahcarlyon3543]

You're awesome

[@franklindner8259]

Think u will need heavier duty machine

[@markdawson5215]

Rudimentary, manually-operated upholstery machine?!? I did not see that coming. I love this kinda content. It's all about the discovery and problem solving. Great stuff!

[@bernielewandowski4583]

You are a great example of if you put your mind to something you can do anything.

[@fuzzycuffs]

Sarah is the type of woman to get out a timing gun to fix her sewing machine

[@ravenrock541]

Don't forget the Dwell meter.

[@RGV2300]

hahaha "yep, it's 15° advanced for more powerful stitches"

[@johnhamlin7868]

I have been playing your videos in the waiting room of the car shop I run. Everyone loves it.

[@johnhamlin7868]

@@johnt.848 I live in Canada

[@johnburnsiii920]

Just hilarious, I've sewn leather and vinyl for 40 years and you really took to it like everything else you tackle. Holding the bobbin thread for the first three stitches is the only advice I'd add. You're a champion at everything. 😂

[@ianthepelican2709]

Definition of "Perseverance" - Sarah --n-- Tuned doing car re-upholstery.

[@joonlee2031]

Saved money and maintained your standard of quality doing it yourself. And now own and became familiar with another useful tool and learned a skill. Great in every aspect. Turned out great, especially for a first time 👍

[@darrenprior6339]

Sarah has the patience of saint

[@geoffhaylock6848]

Came for the Mechanic'ing and stayed for the sewing

[@Tungchano]

Sarah, you're just one helluva great fabricator. The stuff you tackle most men would think twice about! So keep on doing what you're doing and we'll watch and learn in awe. Thanks for a great channel.

[@doyleuboldi9049]

Out of time !!!! That’s hilarious. Love the “ this is how Sarah Sews “ video. This is great. !!!!

[@steveske8575]

Sarah-N-Upholstery

[@mas13ish1]

My ex-wife is a seamstress and I feel your pain! The bobbin thread running out haunts her nightmares. LOL You learned quick and did a really great job!

[@dperreno]

I am also a mechanic, not a seamst-er(?) and I could totally relate to your first attempts at sewing a straight line. The difference is that I would never have been able to progress beyond that. Especially after I consoled myself with alcohol...

[@stefaneinz]

Love seeing you work from first principles - fantastic levels of patience and persistence!

[@xlchief42]

We like when Sarah rambles to herself.

[@546Scott]

The patients of this women!

[@jimrundlett-doom9339]

Smart, determined, funny, attractive and on top of all that, there's nothing you can't do when you make up your mind to do it. Awesome!

[@billcobb9408]

A walking foot sewing machine is what you need.

[@Otreborthe1]

The level of commitment you have for this project is remarkable. I’m sure it points to an underlying mental specialization (or just obsessive personality) that requires doing the best job possible for all things! Amazing Sarah!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Proof that you can do anything if you put your mind to it and don't give up! Maybe walk away and have a drink here and there, but don't give up after that.

[@SarahnTuned]

Except sports.

[@briansmobile1]

Nice job! Your nails distracted from your lack of sewing history. Very nice.

[@bake162]

The reason for that “double stitch” near the end was that’s where their bobbin thread ran out so they restarted a few stitches back then went in reverse then forward to lock the new thread.

[@dankingsbury9971]

Yup, also a common way to start a seam, forward-back-forward a few stitches locks the beginning down

[@nosefirst]

I have been looking at these sewing machines because they are so cheap. Thanks for the demo Sarah!

[@SarahnTuned]

You’ll be infuriated and love it at the same time.

[@PetrolJunkie]

I bought a Sailrite machine. They are oringally designed to be portable so you can fix sails while at sea, including a case that makes it easy to store and lug around. You can plug them in but you can also use some of the models manually. Compact, but you can still work on something as big as a main sail with some creativity. Love the machine. It will stitch through layers of heavy materials like it's any Tuesday and mend a sock if you need to do that. The customer service is so awsome, they will help you with anything. They have tons of how-to videos, you can call them with questions. They will even make new videos to show you something specific if they don't already have one. I can't say enough positive things about them and their machines. I don't know anyone that is disappointed with a Sailrite machine unless they didn't buy enough machine trying to be a cheap-ass.

[@herrunsinn774]

15:11 Don't blink or you will miss it. Thank you for the Easter Egg, Sarah. 😋

[@DeutschlandGuy]

I agree that was a "not an accident Easter Egg" from Sarah. Sarah never does anything by accident. I wonder if anyone else noticed it. Thank you, Ms. Sarah! 😉

[@billkidd5020]

you can ramble all you want you make it very entertaining and real😂

[@jerrycapizzi2081]

Thanks!

[@violinmiata]

Holy crap, mind is blown by this. Sarah has reached a new level!

[@dirkdesouza5975]

Wow Sarah!!!! Your attention to detail is second to none..... Well done girl and thank you for showing all of us the value of commitment and seeing things through...... Patience is a virtue that you certainly have.

[@coreysweigart4290]

Great video, Sarah! To all the 21,000 viewers that didn't give her a like. If you're watching her videos, I'm sure you like them! Just give her like and help her out!

[@trippinwithdumas1382]

I watched it twice. Second time a drinking game. Every time you say bobbin.

[@vbertrand]

Try binder clips. They have more holding power and are way more convenient than paper clips.

[@fogllama]

I haven't sewn car upholstery since 1977, but back then my dad rented a 1/2 horsepower sewing machine with a clutch. Scary beast, but it handled multiple layers of Naugahyde with ease. Usually four layers, the two separate pieces plus the looped bead. I'm glad he rented that beast.

[@firbolg]

Sarah, you're way to hard on yourself! You're grand! Your videos are a source of solace for me. I don't own a car anymore and likely will never do so again (moved back home to Switzerland after getting disabled and into a big city so a car is an unnecessary and unobtainable lluxury for me right now, parking places alone cost a fortune) but through you, I scratch my car loving itch. :)

[@larrydavidson3402]

You did a great job on the sewing. After you did a little adjusting on the sewing machine it worked well.

[@tonygiraldes7848]

I’m not surprised by anything you accomplish because you are just the greatest 🙂👍

[@mostcom]

🏁

[@paulhardman2515]

I always admire your tenacity and your willingness to show your failures while learning. You are an inspiration!

[@michaelnelsooon]

As someone who has no idea on how to sew.. this was fun to watch and makes me feel more confident if I’m ever faced with having to learn to do it myself lol

[@brockkickass8927]

Hello from the person watching car videos on YT. I never miss a video.

[@duffman825]

Such a cool car! It's gonna be dope 🔥

[@anth5189]

The indicator of intelligence is having a problem, seeing a solution and getting the job done. Something that you constantly demonstrate.

[@michaelblacktree]

Now THAT is dedication! Much respect. 👍

[@Dusty0116]

Sarah, your unique style of figuring out how to re-do the interior upholstery in the Corolla yourself, and improving on that extremely cheap chinesium sewing machine to actually make it work better, is nothing short of genius! You are an amazing lady and the banter you call silly, is a delight to see and hear! Never stop what your doing, they way you are doing it Sarah! It's the reason why your fans love and watch you in your video's!! 😁

[@squelchstuff]

The humour in this video had me in stitches. You're a real card Sarah.

[@sunset1300]

Sarah, as a restorer who does most of my own interiors, I use a walking foot machine (pulls from top and bottom). You can find them used but you could probably get by with a used Juki or Consew. There is a Consew on the Craiglist in Phoenix. You will find that a sewing machine will open up doors for you. Main thing is do not sew yourself into a corner.

[@razzrazzly6078]

I'm laughing so hard I have tears in my eyes. Sarah ain't afraid of nothin'.

[@jeffjamison8614]

Kudos to you for not giving up on that pos machine and spending the time learning and getting it done.

[@teilzeitrumoxidierer5520]

I know you didn't show it in this video, but WOW, all that work and effort just to learn how to sew your ripped jeans back together. You even bought a classic car for this. That's some real dedication. /S In all seriousness, your attention to detail and willingness to tackle any problem that arises is amazing to watch. It's what makes your videos great.

[@robcreel4257]

Never thought I'd enjoy watching an upholstery stitching video but I did! Go figure. Great work!

[@Primus54]

OMG… I cannot remember the last time I laughed so hard and for so long than I did at the first few minutes of this video! I get a kick out of watching you stumble with something new, only to end up producing excellence in just a few days. Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@auroralance8546]

Learning is fun. Another skill for you to master.

[@robholland2050]

Your perserverance and ability to problem solve are endlessly entertaining and genuinely inspirational.

[@GeneticFreak5]

I'm a big fan of the attention to detail you have. Keep up the great work!

[@noshsreqd]

After years of abusing my cheap old Singer sewing machine to the point it has a welded up connecting rod inside, I'm going to look into getting one of these janky shoe menders for this kind of stuff. Never thought I'd get that idea here!

[@craiglange4852]

I'm in awe. I know from years of watching you you can accomplish anything. Thank you for bringing us along on this unique journey. 👍👏👏👏

[@svengunnarekenheim6803]

My favourite videos are like this one. You talk to us as if we were there, love it. Great video and very informative, stay the F away from sewing machines 😂 got it.

[@mobiusvendeos2897]

As someone with a decent amount of experience reupholstering small car parts and sewing cosplay outfits I think you did a great job!

[@throttlewatch4614]

I love this segment I think we all learned something

[@allenlawler225]

Thanks Sarah. I really appreciate all of your Hard work. 🔥

[@permaculture3]

Maybe if you temporarily mount the sewing machine to a cart (like your detailing cart) you can move it where needed and not need extra hands to stabilize the machine. Great work as always, you’re amazing.

[@iainmcglynn833]

In my youth I was a trained machinist and I have to say well done As difficult a machine to master and as difficult a first project to sew The result is fantastic 🙌🙌🙌

[@bryandbaker]

I can’t believe what a great problem solver you are. Most impressive. I’m gobsmacked that you (a not an upholstery channel) got that to work. Even if it worked, it would’ve been a miracle for it to work.

[@Blues11764]

Sarah, If it hasn't been mentioned already, just clamp that sewing machine base into a vice and throw out those cheap tube legs . It will greatly improve its operation and save your back in the process. You do great work...

[@Ioughtaknowbetter]

I have a friend who re stitched the front seat on his 72 Monte Carlo by hand using the original holes and using a roach clip attached to a fishing scale to make sure that each Stitch have the proper amount of tension so if you ever start to think that you're a little crazy about this there are people who are worse. beautiful work as usual

[@chrstphrr]

Sarah, I'm a bit shocked you didn't think of a simple fix for that tripod stand: Undersized drill + screws, or zip-tie. Or one of those paper clips through the hole! Wonderful video, I hope it inspires other people to sew up some of their own stuff!

[@DIYandSuch]

@Sarah, I tried checking the comments to see if someone else had already pointed this out, but the presser foot on your sewing machine can be turned/rotated using the wingnut-looking tabs. This allows you to sew in pretty much any direction with that machine.

[@NemuiJin]

Another tool in the arsenal! Now you could even play around with different materials like Alcantara or adding accent-colored stitching to future builds.

[@ericbreivogel3476]

Seeing how beat and faded it was, I wasn’t sure how I felt about the original factory interior colors; with o.e. Matched new floor and door cards, I love it! Nicely done Sarah!

[@erikschuddeboom3223]

Working on older cars gets us all sorts of new skills. Makes it more fun!

[@whereisthebeto]

Learning new skills in just about every video, so cool!

[@timmurphy5541]

I feel guilty about saying this but I enjoyed this more than car videos. I have no chance of doing any real work on my car but I do have a sewing machine and have wondered about one that was strong enough for leather. I really applaud your courage at attacking something so new and uncomfortable and not giving up till you got it.

[@stratman103]

I love my silver Sharpie.

[@SarahnTuned]

right? so good!

[@Richard-xu4cj]

Another brilliant episode! Awesome problem solving skills on display yet again.

[@REB63]

Forget Sarah-n-Tuned... Sarah-stitch-tuned! Love love love this! This is what keeps her at the top of KZbin..

[@jody024]

I love how watch how you learn your skills, and you keep all of it in the video.

[@halnywiatr]

Not only will this Celica look new and drive like new. But thanks to the cleaning and shmoo removal, it will smell new.

[@coryvader2133]

Sarah, your a genius figuring out that mis-assembled machine. Your results are amazing. Great work.

[@Thereminator101]

Wow....McFly and Doc Brown would be proud!

[@DrFiero]

If the backing of the door cards gets all munged up, back it up with some tape on one side (just enough to make it hold a shape) then SLOWLY drizzle catalyzed polyester (fibreglass) resin onto it. It'll soak it up, then turn into a brick. The trick is to time it so your last bit you pour is right as it's setting up (it gets thicker at the last moment!). I've fixed seat backs, headliners, all sorts of things like that.

[@brianhume4743]

Mine gets thicker at the last moment

[@bearsstuff]

I feel like this is one of the many things that sets you apart from other automotive KZbinrs. I feel like most would either purchase repops, NOS, or send them off to an upholstery shop that most certainly would have looked like original. No doubt, I don't know of a restoration (Maybe Project Binky) on KZbin that could match your attention to detail.

[@fourthplanet]

back in the old days a person could sew by hand. Sailors used to sew heavy canvas with a needle and a sewing palm. prob would have taken a while to sew by hand but crap machines are frustrating. great video as always!!

[@SarahnTuned]

This stuff is too thick to sew that much by hand, it’s literally carpet.

[@chadsteele1]

When you said you were buying a sewing machine, I had imagined it would be something electric perhaps with a foot control. Not an iron with a thread and needle holder. Your determination here supersedes mine ad I'd have tossed that machine into the junk pile.

[@SeniorFeliz]

So impressive how you take on these tasks that you've never done before.

[@franzyeich3589]

I think that this might be my favorite video on your channel. Thank you, for this.

[@Trapper50cal]

So impressed with the effort and the result.

[@pieterverboven4853]

I think you would get along great with Jeff from Home Built with Jeff. You guys both tackle pretty much everything yourself. Awesome to watch.

[@robertmoscato763]

Next level problem solving, Sarah!! This video was a joy to watch. 😊

[@billcobb9408]

I like how you don’t quite. You learn from your mistakes, research and win. That’s how I roll too. Cheers!

[@Kothas01]

After creating a bunch of jeep top speaker covers, yes actually using Haartz material to trim out the covers, I found waxing the needle to slip through all that material made it easier to work. I am by no means a professional but had fantastic results using an old sewing machine. I like the paper clip idea for keeping materials in place. I would have never used that contraption however. Ideas...... Teflon covered needles (don't exist), waxed thread maybe? Industrial sewing machines are stupid expensive. I think you did a fantastic job by any standard.

[@jimgoose9146]

Proof that if you put your mind to it you can do everything

[@johnconner8218]

Your videos are always informative, relatable, and enjoyable. Thank you for your content.

[@marcdalanni5817]

suggestion, vinyl wrap the center console and dash. always paying attention to the details, great job.

[@GSMMW]

Thank you Sarah!

[@richardw64]

You certainly threw a curve ball at your audience today. No one can say your channel is predictable. 👍 You have my attention 100%

[@paulm749]

Sarah, your work on this car just keeps getting more impressive with every new episode!

[@simtalkayak]

Why can I see Sarah being the world's greatest alpaca rancher/farmer, supplying the world's greatest petting Zoos, and Farms with the highest quality alpacas.