Upholstery, a beginners journy

Sweeeet

 

Thanks Jack! I'll try a spot of glue.
Of course I noticed it AFTER I stretched the cover onto the bottom of the back seat. Maybe tugging on it pulled it loose, or flopping around on the floor

I should have enough material, I'll forge ahead (with this new found knowledge ) and see if I have enough to redo this piece.


Jim, Initiation by fire right LOL

 

I can't thank you guys enough.
Got the back seat finished and installed. The bottom cushion is where the pleating is unraveling. I think I've got enough material to re-do it, but I'll see after I do the fronts

 

Man!! That looks great!!! Be careful, you might inspire me to get out there and try this myself

 

Damn that looks slick! May have to read this entire thread!


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Good job. Hope you can save it, but it is more practice if you can.t. Jack

 

Thommy did you mean its coming apart after sewn together? You might be able to res***ch by hand, tie to the thread using a curve needle . Just a thought

 

WOW!! Great work Tommy. Jack & Backyard you guys are awsome..AM I glad I came across this thread...No pun intended.I plan on redoing the whole interior of my '51 Ford. You are an inspiration for sure. That is, if time and $$ will allow it...I am on the far side of 70..So the wife and I plan on tackling this come summertime. Thanks for the tips..We will be back for help no doubt.
Jim

 

Yup, it looked good till I stretched it onto the frame. There are a few pleats coming undone.

I tried a curved needle, but there isn't much thread to work with LOL.
I tied/super glued as best I could, and hand s***ched what was missing.

The super glue held the back cover s***ching in, so lesson learned

 

Great job!
can u explain a bit more what u did with the super glue?
did u glue the s***ching to the fabric so it would not unrable or the fabric seam to fabric seam or ???

 

Thanks

I glued the Pleat s***ching to the fabric. I also put some on the back to the foam as well.

You can't see the glue at all, it's just stiff after it dries.
But the glue is hidden anyhow on the s**** side of my seams.

 

Wow!

It looks great, Thom!

 

I can appreciate good upholstery work (something I usually farm out) but it can certainly be a good work out for your finger strength. However,super glue can be fun. Cheers

 

Thanks guys.
I worked my way through the drivers seat.
It was a LOT tougher then the back seat, more that 4 pieces LOL

Not perfect, but very presentable. It' will receive my *** nicely and prettier than a messican blanket

 

Very nice!

 

Cool!

 

You'll be cruising soon. Be very proud of your accomplishments. I am, glad we could watch & help.. Jack

 

No, thank you!

I really appreciate the help you've all provided.

 

And the final push to close this out.
I struggled a bit with the backrest. I tried to be tricky an reverse the drivers pattern, but I had a hard time getting it straight

Had to resew the sides over.

And yesterday I painted the garnish moldings!

Thanks again for all the help and encouragement!
This wasnt nearly as bad as bodywork

 

Good job. I have had to recut ,resew , redesign,regroup so many times . Jack

 

Congratulations! A few final details and drive the wheels off it. Be proud!

 

I couldn't have done it without you guys!

Thanks a bunch!

 

Just saw this and it really gives me some insight on my interior. great job bro.

 

Thanks for the kind words gang.

Last project on my 50 chevy. I'd like to pretty up the inside of the trunk lid.
I have extra headliner material.
It looks like I'll have to do it in a few seperate pieces.
Maybe one large one side to side, then one for the back.



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I know this thread is from long ago, but I'm bringing it back up. I would like to ask @jakesbackyard to repost pictures of the headliner tucking strips he'd made. If it's at all possible. Thanks.

 

Here they are…

 

Thanks! The original pictures had disappeared.
That'll help me and probably others that look through this thread in the future.

 

Since we're looking, how about some tips on un-doing this type of headliner from the grab strip, without damaging headliner? I need to re-insulate the roof, and headliner is perfect.

 

Next to impossible to do. Original tuck strips have saw tooth teeth on the backside to grab the headliner. I have no idea how it could be unhooked.

 

Thanks for replying. I was hoping for some trick, with fingers crossed.