Learn how to make your own seat inserts auto upholstery

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Hello, my friends! Today is the making of seat inserts with many of the techniques I have used and developed after doing auto upholstery for up to 44 years at this point in my career!
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[@vmdude1]

EXACTLY the kind of video I need to see! 25+ years ago I bought an upholstery sewing machine, figured out how to work it, and did an acceptable job re-upholstering my boat. The boat is now long gone, but I have 17 other cars of my own. I'm just a hobbyist. My friends accuse me of running an indoor junk yard. I need new Jeep seats for my 1986 CJ7. It suddenly dawned on me I still have the upholstery sewing machine. Since I did the boat, there is now KZbin, Ebay, Amazon, etc so I'm learning all there is to know about my sewing machine, and I need to learn how to fix my Jeep seats, which I've been repairing the last few years with pool noodles and duct tape! LOL! So I'm gonna do this right. THANKS for this video and the others like it. You went over a couple of things that I said, "Oh, I remember figuring that out when I did the boat!" I never used glue (didn't know any better). I think I got the foam rubber at Walmart probably. I have learned a LOT and am gonna keep learning from videos like yours! I'm retired, and have no intention of working on anybody ELSE's stuff but it sure will be fun to make my stuff look better!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Sounds like you have some experience. Your next projects will go more smoothly! You better get going on that Jeep!

[@deepdiver51]

How did it go? We’d love to see.

[@JuanCruz-sg5ct]

I would appreciate a video on the head rests on the video I just wached

[@southerndime333]

how'd it go bud?

[@Daja_Vu1986]

I do a lot of 1960s-1990s truck seats. And headliners in anything

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Daja, With your kind of experience, I'll give you a tip to help you for the rest of your life. Aircraft upholstery makes the most money. Then marine, then auto and furniture, motorcycles. Just sayin'. You can have a very good income for you and your family. Just push yourself a little harder. Don't just settle for what is. Go for it. 44 years of experience here. Please keep liking and watching!

[@theoldstationhand]

Technique #1002 (fold it in half) simple but effective, I would never have thought of that 👌

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello The old, Yep, keep it simple always... Hehe. Please keep liking and watching!

[@Atlas-Industries]

Your videos are super informative and easy to follow for a beginner. Thanks for putting in the time and effort to share youre knowledge with all of us

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Atlas, You are so welcome! Thank you for your wonderful kind words. It means a lot to me. Please keep liking and watching!

[@leomartinez2367]

Rudy your amazing with your technics. Don't know how you remember them. great work.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Leo, Thank you so much for saying so. Remember, the number of the technique is not that important. What to know is that the lower the number, the more important it is! Please keep liking and watching!

[@foesfly3047]

Your technique tips have become a large library, numbering into the multiple thousands. And I’m keeping track of them all 😃

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Foes, I love hearing good news like that! I hope I can be helpful to you. Please keep liking and watching!

[@massoudzadeh3394]

I always wanted to learn this technique, it is amazing what you do. If there was a trophy for the best upholstery, it would be yours. Thanks for sharing this Roudolph the Mas ter :)

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Massoud, You are so welcome! Stop it I'm blushing! Hehe Please keep liking and watching!

[@jamesharmon5963]

I have a 39 Chevy and the back seat is nothing but springs. It would be cool if you could show how to start with just springs and do a complete reupholster. Thanks. Enjoy your videos 👊

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[@chrismcglumphy93]

Thank you for sharing your gift with people like me. Today i can't even thread a sewing machine. Before you finish making videos I hope to have learned enough from you to finish some of my own projects.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Chris, You are so welcome! Remember learning is doing! I am sure you can get through your projects. Remember to finish what you start. Please keep liking and watching!

[@samperras]

Thank for the tips, I’m currently reupholstering my 1976 ford fairlane here in Australia

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

You're Welcome! We don't have the 1976 Ford Fairlane here in the US. Yours looks like our Ford LTD's...

[@manuelpina9301]

Love it. It reminds me when I used to watch my Grandfather and Father, Uncle doing auto Upholstery. My brother is still knocking seat covers.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Manuel, Keepin' it in the family! Please keep watching!

[@Deested]

Those are some sharp seats!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Deeted, Yea, and pointy too! Hehe Please keep liking and watching!

[@capeman10]

Thank you so much for inviting me into your shop and the lesson. Just want to learn for my own use.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Cape, I hope my videos can be helpful for you. Remember, learning is doing! please keep liking and watching!

[@glennsepelak5113]

I had a 71 cutlass supreme with bench seat like that, loved that car

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Glenn, Good memories! Thanks for watching!

[@TNT-projects]

A tip I learned from wood working was to put my pencil on the mark and move the straight edge to the pencil and it gets your ruler offset perfect, no matter what size pencil or chalk you use

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hi! That is a great tip! After 43 years of doing this, I usually don't have to think about it. It just comes naturally. Thanks for watching!

[@MrEric_API]

The numbers "tips" bit is hilarious!!!!. Some of us are keeping track...... Great video.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Watch all my videos as there are many Old School Auto Upholstery Techniques Numbers. They are all true!

[@latelierdekatioushka2275]

I like your video!! I have a little upholstery shop and i love to learn new tips!!! Tank you very much!!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Awesome! You are my target audience! People who have experience, not afraid to improve and learn! Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more!

[@cocopublicnews6766]

The olive green on the seat on point

[@whiteyfarm]

Thanks!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Fred, Thank you so much for thinking of me. I really do appreciate your support! Please keep liking and watching!

[@matjeuli]

Excellent instructions. Nice and slow, easy to follow. I'm about to embark on reupholstering my 1972 7-seater VW T2 van of which the vinyl covers have pulverised. Cheap white couch real leather available from charity store furniture aplenty. Next step, a heavy duty sewing machine. Your videos inspire me to just go at it.

[@MizTori]

Really helpful for me! I have an old British car and your MG seat video and this one were great as my seats are a cross between the two. I had my seats sewn at a shop but I installed/ assembled them myself

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Wow! Way to go! That is one great way to have a sense of pride in your workability!

[@kevinsnyder8448]

Your are a master. If i ever get my act together i will keep you in business 24/7brother. Trust me.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Kevin, It souns like you have something cooking for your future! Please keep watching!

[@tompetty3742]

Thank you, Sharp!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Tom, Thank you so much for saying so! I really appreciate it. Please keep liking and watching!

[@paulkemp6459]

Great instructions, I know this is an old video, but l like the oval window rag top in the background 👍🏼 you do great work and thanks for sharing

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Paul, I still have the rat rod '53 VW street rod. Thanks for noticing! Please keep watching!

[@yambo59]

Superb job.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Yambo, Thank you so much for your compliment. It means a lot to me. Please keep liking and watching!

[@igorberest3436]

Спасибо за труд. Прекрасная работа.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

The jokes on me!

[@scottschoenfeld476]

Love the technique numbers. Great job, 10/10

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Wow! Thank you so much! Keep watching!

[@EasyMoneyFoReal]

How u did the headrest

[@steveyackel5533]

You are absolutely amazing

[@larrywithrow5876]

Beautiful craftsmanship Rudolph!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👊

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Thank you so much for the kind words! And you are so welcome!

[@foesfly3047]

I wish you were in Arizona. I’d love to work with you on updating the full interior of my small, two-seat sport plane… Bolstered Cushions, Padded Center Armrest with control-stick boot and slightly embossed Side Panels with 3 colors.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Foes, You missed me by only two years. We moved from North Scottsdale. I love doing aircraft and did many around the Phoenix area. Please keep liking and watching

[@foesfly3047]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery Can you recommend someone in the valley, preferably Mesa? I was going to use Aviation Creations at Deer Valley airport but he is now busy with expensive corporate jets and has no time for my little plane.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@foesfly3047 Hello Foes, I did a many in Mesa Falcon Field. Sorry to say that I do not know anybody as I always kept to myself. Please keep liking and watching!

[@steve0inmontana811]

Well done on the commentary and video . Wish I was close enough to come and apprentice from you.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello SteveO, Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

[@djpar3492]

Love the technique #'s!!! 834 got it!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Yep! Trimming off the vinyl, cutting close to the thread on your finished panel. Good ol' Technique #834!

[@stmachine1]

Absolutely precision work. Love watching these videos. I do have a question. I thought you would need some seam allowance to connect the panels. Even a 1/4 inch I thought. They look fabulous so your doing it correctly.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello STM, Thank you so much for saying so. I use anywhere between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch depending on what I'm working on. I think I use 3/8" most of the time. Please keep watching!

[@cassielavoie2122]

Amazing 😉

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks and keep watching!

[@josephobable]

nice work!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Glad you liked it! I hope you subscribe to help keep me going! Thanks for watching.

[@randymiller1341]

Great channel man!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

I'm so glad you like it! I hope you subscribed for more!

[@billlaudon2681]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride. I can’t help but to wonder what kept you from gluing the entire piece of vinyl to the foam and stitching the pleats then cutting down to size after?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Bill, You are so welcome! I do that sometimes. There is always more than one way do get things done. I have many videos showing me glueing the vinyl directly to the foam. Please keep watching!

[@deankay4434]

Is there room on the sides for margin to sew side panels onto? Just curious as I think I need 3/8" or 10mm to have material for long lasting strong sewn joints to sides. Maybe missing something as I am sewing leather onto custom buckets after welding newer donor seats. Thanks again for an informative video! Regards.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Dean, You are so welcome! I usually leave a 1/4" to 3/8" seam allowance for motorcycle, automotive and most marine jobs. Some marine and furniture are up to 1/2". Please keep liking and watching!

[@deankay4434]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery Ok, that sounds perfect as in the video depending on how the panel is used, trimming to the edge of the stitches keeps a flat seam without bunching! Cool.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@deankay4434 Hello Dean, Yep, you got it! Please keep liking and watching!

[@ricksennema9228]

Hi Rudolph, great video, one question …. Why didn’t you make the 2” pleats a bit bigger before sewing so that the finished pleat is actually 2” like the original ?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hi! Thank you! You are right, I add a little bit, 1/4" to the measurement because after the vinyl is added to the foam, there is a third dimension. The result is a finished 2-inch pleat.

[@TimothyDalton-rk1ve]

Thats great dude, but 3m comes in a can, which is enough for 1 project if I'm going to my own seats. The can would turn into a rubber eraser before I ever used the rest of it. So what donyou suggest for 1 project?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Timothy, 1 Quart cans of contact adhesive can be had at any hardware store. Can be sprayed or brushed on. Please keep liking and watching!

[@cocopublicnews6766]

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[@sergie274]

What is it your comment about "taichi" ? I could not follow you on that specific part of the video. Good video. Im now subscribed. Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Tai Chi is a mild slow Chinese martial arts exercise. Thanks for commenting!

[@bearmacallan4992]

This is a great channel! So informative, is it possible to make boat cushions with a vintage all metal sewing machine or would I be wasting my time and $$ ?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Thank you for the kind words! An older machine will make your work a little harder and it may take longer for your project, but it could work. You could buy a better machine and then sell it to get your money back after you're finished with it.

[@charlespartak2435]

can you tell me the density of that foam youre using? i heard you say 1/2" thick scrim. but ive seen most upholsterers use a 50 lb on the seat areas and 100 lb in the bolsters. im about to order my foam for my seats ,very soon. i spoke to you yesterday about it. i want to turn a flat old spring seat into a bolstered end almost like like a bucket bench. The springs are very lofty still and i like how the spring seats feel. i just want to use thicker foam on the ends and maybe in the lumbar area for more contour and support. do you have any videos doing something like that? again, thank you very much , I look forward to watching more of your work.

[@samhutson7966]

I have a square body Chevy pickup and the seat needs a make over !? What size thread would you use??

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Sam, I use a size 92 for an industrial machine. I think you will do just fine on your Chevy Pick'em up truck! Please keep liking and watching!

[@whiteyfarm]

Hello Richard. I watched a video that you made a while back where you made new sun visors. Good video, but I haven't been able to source the fiber board that you used. I guess it is a non-corrugated cardboard but I don't know exactly what it is called or where I can find it. I have asked for non-corrugated cardboard or mounting board at Home Depot and they don't seem to know what it is. Please help and give me a name or source for it.I have finished the front and back seat cushions and back rests for my '39 Chevy and now I am working on the side panels that enclose the back seats. But now it is spring and mowing and planting and greenhouse duties are getting in the way. Happy Spring! A great time to be alive. Fred.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Fred, I love hearing good news like this. For visors, I use chipboard, and for side and door panels, I use waterproof panel board. Both are available at any good upholstery supplier. Just Google "Upholstery supplier near me". Please keep liking and watching!

[@whiteyfarm]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery Thank you. The back seat that I just finished really does look nice. Everything nice and straight and all of the stiches locked down. I remember your story about the first car you had and you did the upholstery on it and after the seams went loose. I will check for an upholstery supplier in St. Paul, Mn, about 30 miles from my home in Wisconsin. I will keep watching and liking. Fred.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@whiteyfarm Hello Fred, Right on! Right on. I am so happy you can learn from my first mistake. All of your future projects will now be better than mine! Hehe.

[@larrywelle2679]

I see you in rc man

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Larry, Yea, I lived in China for two years as an American in a Chinese factory manufacturing my model aircraft designs and products. I kept one of each model for my museum. Please keep liking and watching!

[@larrywelle2679]

Yeah man I love that stuff I've been known to scratch build one or two and where I live I'm only about 78 miles from Triple Tree Aero Drome they have the Joe Null in the springtime people from all over the world go there to fly neat stuff@@oldschoolautoupholstery

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@larrywelle2679 Hello Larry, I haven't flown in several years now as I got so busy. Please keep liking and watching!

[@tonyramy7754]

My name is Tony I like to know what kind sewing machine should I buy to do this job I am just starting

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Tony, I would get a sewing machine with a walking foot, reverse and a welt foot. After that you can sew just about anything. I think you will be just fine, just don't quit. Thanks for watching!

[@greavous93]

Stitch apnea - Failure to breath when sewing

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Greavous, I love that term! I do that for sure... Thanks for watching!

[@pl6935]

What kind of machine you recommend for a beginner in upholstery ?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello PL, Any industrial sewing machine with reverse, a walking foot and a welt foot will do nicely. Please keep liking and watching!

[@eatngoodtv]

How do you choose stitch length? Might be a cool video

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Eatn, Really, I think, that a small stitch length would be for a smaller object. A larger stitch length would be for larger objects. That could be short video? Thanks for liking and watching!

[@beetlebuilder5882]

Do you have any recommendations for an inexpensive sewing machine that i can use for upholstery?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Beetle, Really, any new or used industrial sewing machine with a reverse, a walking foot and a welt foot will do. Please keep liking and watching!

[@beetlebuilder5882]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery Wow! Thanks for the quick reply! Was that pro tip number 4067??

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@beetlebuilder5882 Hello Beetle, You are so welcome! You were close enough. That would be technique #73. Remember the actual number of the technique is not what's important, really the lower the number, the more important it is. Please keep liking and watching!

[@spiderchata1]

Hey Victor,does your sewing machine have a servo motor?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Spider, Yep, servo motor. Please keep liking and watching!

[@Coodeville]

Isnt there a formula to calculate shrinkage for pleats?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Coodeville, My formula is to make samples. Not rocket science. Haha! Please keep liking and watching!

[@bigfranksworld]

Does the foam that is used for the pleating have to have scrim on the back, or can it just be foam on both sides?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Big, I use the standard scrim backed foam 1/4" and 1/2" on one side. Please keep liking and watching!

[@icarossavvides2641]

Very interesting except for the mistake witht he pleating and you didn't show us the most awkward part, stitching all the parts together?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Icaross, This was a video about making seat inserts. I have many more videos showing the entire process. Please keep liking and watching!

[@nolanmods7172]

does the foam have a backing on it that the thread can grab on to?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Nolan, Yes, It's called scrim, or backed foam. Please keep liking and watching!

[@nolanmods7172]

I appreciate the quick replies!! That is what makes you stand out from other creators, is that you actually interact with your audience! Thanks again!@@oldschoolautoupholstery

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@nolanmods7172 Hello Nolan, You are so welcome! I am so glad you noticed. I check comments several times a day to keep up. A lot of people ask for help. So I do what I can! Please keep liking and watching!

[@johndoe-tf2jz]

where do you get the new seat covers i want to get leather seat covers for my 81 caberallo

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hi, Because of the year and make, I would think that you would need someone or an upholstery shop to make the seat covers up for you.

[@michaeldonahay8255]

Try getting a LMC truck Catalog

[@jeadymarie]

Thank you so much for your videos. Amazing! What chalk are you using and where do you buy it?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Jeady, I just use white chalk from my upholstery supplier. Maybe Amazon has it. Thanks for watching!

[@tangwoo1]

I do like your videos thanks for sharing 1 Quick question what is the model of your sewing machine thanks

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Thanks for watching! I use a Juki LU-2810

[@douglasthompson2740]

Will the Harbor Freight HVLP $20 gun spray contact cement as well? Thanks. Just subscribed.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hi Douglas, I really appreciate the sub! That is the exact gun I use everyday. Thanks for watching!

[@carolc.3661]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hell Carol, Thank you so much! Please keep liking and watching!

[@robertmont864]

how do you do diamond tuft

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Robert, First you draw it out on your pattern, them sew it up. Thanks for watching!

[@toddsculley2710]

I can’t believe anyone would leave a hate comment on anyone’s channel that a sad person keep them to yourself

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Todd, I do get them. They are using the power that only they give themselves. There is no law saying you can't show how narcissistically ignorant one is. Please keep liking and watching!

[@Romerosays]

Rule number 351. Never glue vinyl onto foam when backing it. The vinyl always shows up dips and flaws in the foam under it

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Romeo, You mean I have been doing it wrong for 43 years? Thanks for watching!

[@Romerosays]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery you know I’m right

[@markchristman1076]

What is the thread made of?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Mark, Nylon or polyester. Please keep watching!

[@midwestmafia8391]

What was the total cost on this seat?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Midwest, I don't remember as it was years ago. Everyone around the country will have a different price. Please keep liking and watching!

[@midwestmafia8391]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery I just seen it was posted 2 years ago.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@midwestmafia8391 Hello Midwest, Yep, an oldie but goodie for sure. Please keep liking and watching!

[@ashdown8208]

What kind of chalk do you use 🤔

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

I prefer the white chalk as the yellow chalk tends to stain white vinyl.

[@ashdown8208]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery great but is it just like ordinary school chalk ...or is it thw waxy tailor chalk ...

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@ashdown8208 Yep, like school chalk. for finer lines, I use white China markers on vinyl. Yellow and red leave stains.

[@ashdown8208]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery thanks for that 👍 👍 love your channel keep it up.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@ashdown8208 Thank you and keep on watching!

[@dellmack1]

Hello May I ask your first name?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Dell, I am Richard. Hehe Please keep liking and watching!

[@dellmack1]

I’m Richard too👍

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@dellmack1 Hello Dell, Well, you don't say? Amazing. Please keep liking and watching!

[@colevarela7320]

Would like to see a history video of why you dislike 3men 🤣

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hi! I wish I could but I never use the Spray can glue that sounds like "Three Men". Thank you so much for all of your kind words! Please keep watching!

[@charlespartak2435]

can you tell me the density of that foam youre using? i heard you say 1/2" thick scrim. but ive seen most upholsterers use a 50 lb on the seat areas and 100 lb in the bolsters. im about to order my foam for my seats ,very soon. i spoke to you yesterday about it. i want to turn a flat old spring seat into a bolstered end almost like like a bucket bench. The springs are very lofty still and i like how the spring seats feel. i just want to use thicker foam on the ends and maybe in the lumbar area for more contour and support. do you have any videos doing something like that? again, thank you very much , I look forward to watching more of your work.