Upholstering a Center Console on a Classic Car

This tutorial video will show how to upholster a center console box on a classic car an 46 Plymouth. The wooden console has already been made, we will simply glue sew foam to the wooden frame then upholster it with a quality marine vinyl from Sailrite.
REUPHOLSTERING CENTER CONSOLE OF A 46 PLYMOUTH CHAPTERS:
Patterning Console - 0:36 min
Cutting Vinyl Fabric to Size - 3:27 min
Adding Sew Foam - 6:08 min
Sewing Panels Together - 10:23 min
Stapling Cover in Place - 17:44 min
Cutting Openings for Hardware - 28:28 min
Covering Lid - 31:30 min
Materials List - 35:10 min
Materials List:
Dura Skrim® Patterning Material 74": www.sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2...
Quality Marine Vinyl Fabric from Sailrite - we used Morbern® Seabrook & Naugahyde® Universal: www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Mari...
Fabric Backed 1/4" Sew Foam 58": www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backe...
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas: www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-...
Thread V-69 or V-92 from Sailrite: www.sailrite.com/Notions/Thre...
21 Gauge 1/4" (6mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Galvanized): www.sailrite.com/All-Hardware...
Tools List:
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24": www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
Rotary Cutter 28mm: www.sailrite.com/Olfa-Rotary-...
Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat 24" x 36": www.sailrite.com/Self-Healing...
Gingher® 8" Scissors Right Handed: www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
3M™ Super Trim Spray Adhesive 19oz: www.sailrite.com/3M-08090-Sup...
Foam Lock Spray Adhesive 12oz: www.sailrite.com/NG633-Foam-L...
Sailrite® Fabricator® Sewing Machine: www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Fab...
Spring Clamp: www.sailrite.com/Spring-Clamp
Sailrite® Short Nose Upholstery Staple Gun: www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Sho...
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[@1017quin]

Just finding your page last night. This is an amazing account, and at a perfect speed for learning. Thank you.

[@SailriteDIY]

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[@earthelder2065]

Great work!!! Great products! thanks for the video....Awesome

[@robertoestradafigueroa5153]

Muy buenas ideas y muy productivos tus videos interesante la forma de trabajar y siempre los sigo x las ideas q nos dan

[@STEVET0DA0]

The lid not getting a cover lining on the bottom really ruined the video for me lol. Even if the costumer asked me not install one I'd do it free of charge to give myself peac of mind...

[@bluespig1]

Awesome work, great video. Leather instruction next?

[@angrytreespainting]

❤️❤️❤️ from a new sub!

[@512bb]

A simpler method would have had to been done in the console fabrication stage. Construct the console with the top plate a separate piece simply held in place by blind pins, so much easier & forgiving to cover those pieces separately as this method would require more skill. At the same time, much more flexibility & easier to service in the future.

[@SailriteDIY]

Good tip!

[@theshark2804]

That’s how I plan to do mines I can’t see worth crap

[@512bb]

@@theshark2804 That sounds good, I think it's a much better look & so much easier to service down the road. Good luck with your project!

[@larryroland1368]

I want to do this but I need instructions on making the console. Where can I find that? Thanks.

[@richlounder2465]

This guy is a very ordinary hack at best, where do you find these guys sail right?

[@thankyoujesus2836]

how do you get the basting tape not to goo up your needle when sewing?

[@SailriteDIY]

Basting tapes have a tendency to leave a gum residue on the needle when sewing. Although a well-adjusted machine should not be affected, run the needle through a bar of Ivory soap to help prevent build-up or use a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol to keep the needle clean. Many professionals use a thread lubricant, like Sewers Aid, on a cloth pad clipped over the upper thread in the machine or a device like the Magnetic Oiler to keep a consistent coating of lubricant on the top thread. Use basting tape even for simple projects. All adhesive basting tapes help to reduce puckering from sewing and also make seams more waterproof.

[@thankyoujesus2836]

@@SailriteDIY thank you so much!!! you're amazing

[@Justmyopinion24]

What does something like this cost to get done?

[@jimbob3708]

To wrap? Maybe $250? That's what I'd charge, but I'm probably low. To make everything and wrap it? Probably more like $500.

[@NGinuity]

Please tell me this is a project car and you're going to produce a video on how to do the door panels too :-)

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, we will be doing a video of the door panels as well.

[@stevemullin7472]

35min video of great content of the build and you had 2 sec of content of the final product?

[@SailriteDIY]

Opps, we should have shown more. Sorry.

[@richlounder2465]

The top stitch should have been to the outside, or a French stitch .

[@rickstir7144]

All that work just to do a half ass door.... smh 🤦‍♂️

[@MrEugan]

Awful work. This door is made, simply unacceptable!

[@Thunderbyrd.]

Said the customer wasn't concerned about the door.

[@pjt-kl7mb]

Or you talk or Let the guy talk its annoying ear two different voices thanks