How to Recover a Motorcycle Seat Using Stretch Vinyl Fabric - Using Allsport Vinyl

How to Recover a Motorcycle Seat Using Stretch Vinyl Fabric Video shows step-by-step how to use Allsport 4-Way Stretch Vinyl to recover a motorcycle seat. Allsport Vinyl fabric is designed with a 360 degree, 4-way stretch which makes it easy to cover any surface, even one with multiple contours like this motorcycle seat.
Morbern's All-Sport 4-Way Stretch Vinyl Fabric is perfect for all terrain vehicle, golf cart, motorcycle, ski lift chair, snowmobile, and personal watercraft seats as well as automobile interiors, office chairs, and much more.
Order All-Sport Vinyl Fabric by the yard at www.sailrite.com
How to Recover a Motorcycle Seat Using Allsport Vinyl Stretch Fabric Chapters:
• Removing Old Cover (41:04)
• Patterning Top Plates (1:54)
• Sewing Plates (7:33)
• Patterning Boxing (11:28)
• Sewing Boxing to Plates (12:29)
• Using Fabric Pulls (18:09)
• Stapling & Stretching Vinyl (20:42)

[@pristinabread]

Angela is AWESOME. She deserves a raise!

[@mikenco]

I have watched this video about 6 times now. The concepts that you have imparted have been fabulous, it's been like a college course. I'm not in a position to buy Sailrite fabric from the source, but I have patronised a local supplier and now me and my 1930's manual Singer are ready to reupholster my 27 year old cruiser's seat with confidence! Your video is amazing and very very appreciated. Thank you from Me, in the UK.

[@jeremyrobinson2219]

thank you for this video.... I am recovering my own motorcycle seat. I have learned alot just from this video never having done anything like this before

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad we could help!!!

[@palanski]

I'll echo this comment's sentiment in thanking Sailrite for this excellent video.

[@palanski]

Thank you for this instructional video! It really gave me the confidence to go ahead with my reupholstery project. The main mistake I made was not making the boxing wide enough to accommodate proper stapling later, which is something you warned about.

[@SuperRatfink]

Great job. Well explained. If I could make one suggestion. I've learned lessons about using a Sharpie marker or even an ink pen, It can and will bleed over time and be seen on the top surface. Try using a Stabilo pencil. Its an artist pencil and leaves no markings like chaulk does. It cleans off easy with water or a damp rag. Give it a try. Great videos, the best I've seen anywhere.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

She did a great job on that upholstery !

[@SailriteDIY]

+JOGO Thanks for the positive comment!

[@sunilkuruvally1073]

@@SailriteDIY 11

[@SailriteDIY]

@@sunilkuruvally1073 The sewing machine is now called the Sailrite Fabricator. Here is a link: www.sailrite.com/Sewing-Machines/Industrial-Sewing-Machines/Sailrite-Fabricator-Sewing-Machine

[@wavhalss]

beautiful ... earlier, i had used plastic buttons (which eventually get distorted due to heat under sun ... the buttons further tend to tear the fabric at the edges) to pull down the fabric ... your FABRIC PULL concept has solved my problem !!

[@SailriteDIY]

+Shantanu Wavhal excellent! Glad we could help.

[@alfredoambrosioperalta6562]

Thank you for this great vídeo!!! Even though english is not my first language it was easy to understand becouse the skills of the narrator!, now I am closer to my first upholstery job. Greetings to you all from Oaxaca México!!!!

[@donaldxavier2056]

This is so satisfying to watch! I may attempt this when My seats need to be repaired. Great video!

[@SailriteDIY]

We used an electric staple gun Duo-Fast EIC-3118 Electric Stapler. However you can use staple gun that operates on compressed air. You can use standard 3/8" crown staples for the gun of your choice. I would try to purchase only stainless steel staples for any type of outdoor project. I am not sure where to buy them in the UK. Sailrite does ship to the UK.

[@petrovski1948]

She made it look so easy.....very skillful lady.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!!

[@rheniformer]

This was a fantastic video. Thank you for the generosity of your time!

[@TrailBusterBrute1]

An excellent video, especially about the use of a walking foot sewing machine. I'm gonna have to try mine!

[@SailriteDIY]

+TrailBusterBrute1 Glad you liked it! Let us know if you have any questions.

[@josephrichards3667]

very detailed video, great job!

[@NiKifowler]

I love that sewing machine!!!!!! What an amazing job.

[@SailriteDIY]

+NiKi Secora Thanks!

[@JohnDoe-bf1fw]

I had this done in Tijuana, Mexico. They changed me $35 US and came out very good. ...not great, but very good. When the boss wan't looking I gave the employee that actually did the work an additional $35. So for $70 everyone was happy. Next time I may try it myself.

[@juanbenmon]

thank you for share your knowledge

[@SailriteDIY]

Juancho Bens Thanks for the positive comment. Let us know if you have any questions.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!!!

[@lacsa727]

~ANGELA~ Not Only Needs a RAISE!... But an ELECTRIC STAPLE Gun Too...LOL...hope your blisters healed well... LOL This Was an AWESOME Video... I had such a HARD TIME replacing the Vinyl seat on my Scooter a couple of years ago that I got so discouraged( I ended up making a rinky-dink outer fabric bogus cover) BUT Now that I saw this TUTORIAL (and the Color "PURPLE") The Sky's the LIMIT!!! OHHH YEAAHHH!! Thank-You I TRULLY Enjoy Every Video Tutorial You make. LUV IT!! TFS

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for the positive feedback! We love making videos that help our customers.

[@revanappavenu1720]

Very good work this me worker

[@Alenkardec]

Meus parabéns pelo vídeo. Muito bem explicado. Sou tapeceiro há mais de vinte e cinco anos e sei do que estou falando. Além de gostar muito do vídeo ainda me diverti muito com os comentários abaixo postados. Parece que algumas pessoas que comentaram conhecem pessoalmente o casal do vídeo. A ladyowned me fez rir bastante com o seu comentário.

[@dangersgfb]

skillful hands :)

[@LexAngel]

Do you supply in the UK? Great video. Thankyou.

[@francesc2043]

hello , perfect vey professional.

[@swimwithcoachraven1532]

She is very talented

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!!

[@gypsymoth54]

Very cool

[@SailriteDIY]

We were using a #18 size needle.

[@fernandosouza-iw4fk]

great job!

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!!

[@AFFLICTION08011]

thanks

[@donovanlucibello379]

Wish that I could get my LS1 to sew that smoothly :o)

[@Alenkardec]

Meus parabéns pelo vídeo. Muito bem explicado. Sou tapeceiro há mais de vinte e cinco anos e sei do que estou falando. Além de gostar muito do vídeo ainda me diverti muito com os comentários abaixo postados. Parece que algumas pessoas que comentaram conhecem pessoalmente o casal do vídeo. A ladyowned me fez rir bastante com o seu comentário.

[@yves3560]

Sewing machines give me the creeps :P That needle is SO close to your finger nails !!!! Nice job by the way.

[@dsloop3907]

They make guards to prevent finger sewage,

[@augustorangel1567]

Ótimo trabalho!

[@SailriteDIY]

Obrigado!!

[@chrisbradford4014]

how do you use that manual staple gun my power shot gun done even scratch the plastic past the cover

[@sumryder]

I'm Tom Bodett, and I'll leave the light on for ya'.

[@EnduranceRetro]

hello, jsut wondering what air staple gun do you use also what size mm are the staples and where can i get them from in UK?

[@ilikesbutter]

So that's what Reverend Lovejoy does when he's not filming Simpson's episodes.

[@ajtweb]

Nailed it! Great video. Very helpful.

[@gazlar46]

@@ajtweb aaaaac

[@8892lb]

Just received my material from Sailrite... ordered the 4 way stretch to cover a motor cycle seat... wish me luck..great price on the fabric by the way... and thank thank you for your tutorials makes the job a lot easier when you have something to reference. Question? I have a Husqvarna Designer SE do you think I can sew this seat with this machine...I purchased leather needles and thread from you also... Great work Angela.... and ouchy your poor hands using a mechanical staple gun...

[@SailriteDIY]

Lynn Berg Hi, Many of our customers use home sewing machines to sew this type of project. So it is highly possible that your sewing machine can do it. But machines performance can vary greatly, so you will need to test it out.

[@MikeJovani]

Good video!

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for the positive comment. Let me know if you have any questions regarding this or other videos.

[@oscarcampillo5874]

just Great!!!

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks! Let us know if you have any questions.

[@raneeshsaleem5554]

nice work

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks, we appreciate your comments. Let us know if you have questions.

[@michaelsekiya5291]

How can I get THAT same seat cover complete except all blacl? I have the same seat. No sewing machine but i got a staple gun. Please sew one up for me and I'll buy it!

[@bqderek9699]

we can supply PU gel pad which can be inserted into your motorcycle seat for comfort sitting.

[@rakibahmedlal2270]

nice

[@user-fv3sz3uz5w]

Красиво и без лишних швов.

[@rajpal6731]

Nice

[@user-zk7hv8sb7z]

Привет с Украины.Хорошая робота!

[@anythingiron69]

Why do you not use the old cover as a template for the new cover?

[@kylewest100]

I am looking for the perfect material to wrap car interior with and it will be my first time. I am planing on wrapping every part of the car. This is most likely going to be a '02 and up crown victoria and the reason for I am changing the color of the interior and I don't want it to be with cheap paint. I also want the material to have thick deep grain and have a luxury feel or at least a nice feel. I hope you see my comment and give me input

[@yardoom6389]

Hi, thanx 4 so detailed video. Just one doubt here: would not the rainwater go though the unsealed sews straight to the foam, and make it wet, causing the rider's ass get wet too..? And even more: how would the moisture go out the foam..? Is not it the reason to keeping the bike seat cover one piece..? May be wrong, but do not like to have any moisture (domestic or outside) near my bottom ;)

[@oscardetapizame2624]

Dios mío,mis ojos...

[@andrealosacco2721]

Buona sera vorrei sapere cqando costa una tela per una sella scuter burgman anno 2000c nera grazie

[@henrya5126]

Do you need to moisturise the vinyl fabric? And if you want to clean, refurbish it. What product do you recommend? Cheers

[@SailriteDIY]

We recommend this product for vinyl fabric: www.sailrite.com/303-UV-Protectant-16oz

[@tarcivasconcelos2285]

shooooww

[@phreaktor]

What does reversing at the start and end of the stitch do? Secure the thread?

[@SailriteDIY]

Reversing at the end and beginning of your sewing locks the stitch in place. If that were not done, you may find that the thread comes out from the ends when under any stress.

[@pothurazu2781]

hi bro in this process which gun taker is used can u tell me plz.

[@SailriteDIY]

+Anam pothu raju For this video we used the Arrow T50 Heavy Duty Tacker Gun.

[@atxjax1]

I'm in the process of making a motorcycle seat cover. The old material I used stretched two ways. The new material only stretches one way. Should I put the stretching side sideways or longways?

[@SailriteDIY]

I would place the fabric's stretchy direction sideways, since the contour of the seat may require the fabric to be pulled down more in that direction. However, that depends on the seat's shape as they all differ slightly.

[@atxjax1]

Thanks for the tip.

[@6ixstring]

What type of thread is needed for all of the seams? It looks like it has some stretch to it.

[@SailriteDIY]

Allsport fabric does have good stretch in all 4 directions, we used a PTFE thread (Tenara brand) for the video which does not stretch. However, PTFE threads never rot in the sun, but are expensive and tricky to sew with. I recommend using a V-92 Polyester Thread. I too will not stretch much, but as you can see that does not hurt the application we sewed in this video.

[@rulorul8650]

check the tension of your thread,it's a important thing,other than that,amazing job!

[@SailriteDIY]

So very true! Thanks!

[@AbyssalTentacle]

What is the size of those staples?

[@SailriteDIY]

***** The depth of the staple is 3/8"

[@mukumbimbonge2210]

Why don't you use a sailrite ls1 basic for these demos?

[@SailriteDIY]

We could do that easily with the LS-1 Basic sewing machine.

[@JWB671]

Is this vinyl good for fitness equipment?

[@SailriteDIY]

I would recommend the following for fitness equipment: www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Marine-Fabric/Marine-Vinyl-Fabric/Brand/Naugahyde/Popular-Collection/Naugahyde-All~American/type/Products?order=custitem_popularity&show=100

[@eliazerrodriguez1410]

Where can I find a local upholstery place that uses this material?

[@SailriteDIY]

+Eliazer Rodriguez Hi, you would have to call around to see if they use it. If they do not you can just tell them to purchase it from Sailrite.

[@satikaderi146]

Hey may sheet cover chup can you help me please

[@michaelcox8702]

I wish there was a better way to do the stitch that ties the thread in, cause i can see everyone and to me doesn't look good.

[@SailriteDIY]

Maybe this video will help on mastering thread end tie offs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIW3ZJWuadt2gJY

[@christophermendonca7969]

How much does it cost to have this done to the same seat

[@SailriteDIY]

Sailrite supplies the materials and tools for DIY, sorry we do not do custom upholstery.

[@firozshaikh4480]

Nice look but saet wao

[@fsubulldog03]

What size needle are you using?

[@user-zk7hv8sb7z]

какая цена $ за роботу такой сидушки У нас на Украине 50$.Удачи в роботе.

[@tchico085]

no hay nada profecional tela marinera

[@karimkarimalshref7616]

انا سروجى سيارات ومتسكلات بالكامل وبعرف ونفسى اشتغل معاكو وابعاعملتلكو صور لشغلى سوا سيارات أو متسكلات

[@hotfunseeker]

Awesome video and great CLEAVAGE!

[@ErikJensen666]

Never make a Lock stich on the topside. Pull the toptread Down trough the fabric and use instant glue to secure it underneath.

[@SailriteDIY]

Good suggestion for a better look. Thanks!!!

[@ErikJensen666]

The seat your are making in this video is similar to mine. (Kawasaki VN 1500) I made this video just to show the Progress. It's not in details as your video.. vimeo.com/67231870

[@SailriteDIY]

Great Job! Thanks for the link!

[@julianesteves41]

Amazing job!

[@mickmc1498]

didn't like the front part of the seat stitching. Thread was hanging out a bit

[@tylukov420]

Huh. My stapler can't even scratch the plastic :-\

[@SailriteDIY]

Try this stapler: www.sailrite.com/EZE-TC-08-Staple-Gun-80-Series-1-2-inch-Crown

[@kirpamishra168]

S

[@coburnlowman]

$28 a yard??!!,😢😣😞

[@KingGhidorah_]

This narrator says, 'sewn' weird. He pronounces it - SO-en - when it should be pronounced - sone - (as in cone).

[@smitt3006781]

я херею стачные швы 6 мм-это жесть! отстрочка кривая!

[@BelindaTOV]

She's good at her job....but the reader sounds real creepy. Lol

[@henrya5126]

These trolls are everywhere. The readers voice is perfect. Good articulation, describes very detailed, both the the procedure and gives extra details. Speaks in a slow manner, so you have time to absorb what he is saying. To speaker:GREAT PERFORMANCE! WELL DONE! 😊

[@hidayathhiddu6643]

You wasted lot of materials

[@hidayathhiddu6643]

Not professional

[@anthonywhitehouse2295]

who does the voice over omg drone on your voice actually spoilt the video talking to viewers like were thick

[@tanishromji2028]

👏👏👍👍👍