By Don Taylor. Paperback, 228 pp, many illus.& photos
This book is absolutely the best place to learn all the details necessary to build seats and cushions. It is written from the automobile enthusiast's standpoint, but almost everything applies to the marine environment as well. Restore, recover and build bench and bucket seats; upholster armrests and door panels; install headliners, carpeting, convertible tops, vinyl roofs, sim-con and landau tops; build motorcycle and boat seats like an expert
Don is a real pro. He has owned and operated upholstery and van-conversion shops and knows all the tricks of the trade. His instructions are clearly written and we particularly like his use of photos as learning aids. You'll love his book and be proud of your finished projects!
Contents Include:
Chapter 1: Tools of the Trade
Sewing Machines & Other Power Tools
Hand Tools
Materials
Making Tufting Buttons
Chapter 2: Learning to Sew
Sewing Machine Parts
Threading the Machine
Sewing
Using the Bobbin Winder
Fast Change of Thread Color
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Making a Stadium Cushion
Measuring & Cutting
Making Zipper Plaque
Sewing Welt to Faces
Sewing Boxing & Zipper Plaque to Faces
Filling Cushion Cover
Chapter 4: Making a Bench-seat Cover-Part I
Measuring the Job
Layout for Material Purchase
Cutting the Material
Bonding Vinyl to Polyfoam
Decorative Stitching & Sewing Sub-Assemblies
Chapter 5: Making a Bench-seat Cover-Part 2
Seat-Cover Assembly
Seat-Cover Installation
Making the Back Cushion Cover
Conclusion
Chapter 6: Advanced Seat Building
Making the Cushion Top
How to Locate Seams Accurately
Seat Building
Reinforcing Seat Corners
Using an Old Cover Piece for a Pattern
Chapter 7: Late-Model Seats Including Bucket Seats,
Headrests & Center Armrest
Estimating Yardage
Disassembly
Seat Reupholstery
Headrests
Assembling the Seat
Center Armrests
Final Thoughts on Rear Seats
Chapter 8: Making & Installing a Vinyl Top
Getting Started
Padding the Roof
Removing Cement
Making the Cover
Putting it Together
Chapter 9: Making & Installing a Sim-con Top
Removing the Top
Fitting the Material
Sewing
Putting the Cover On
Mounting the Top
Covering the Finishing Trim
Chapter 10: Building a Quarter or Landau Top
Preparation
Cutting, Fitting, Sewing
Covering the Shell
Forming & Installing the Aluminum Trim
Installing Opera Lights
Installing a Luggage Rack
Chapter 11: Installing a Convertible Top
Disassembly
Pad Installation
Fabrication & Installing the Top-Well Liner
Installing the Rear Curtain
Top Cover Installation
Chapter 12: Headliners, Door Panels & Carpets
Headliners
Door Panels
Carpeting
Chapter 13: Building a Boat Seat
Building the Wooden Frame
Fiberglassing
Shaping the Back
Final Assembly
Chapter 14: Reupholstering a Motorcycle Seat
Types of Seats
Seat Disassembly
Cutting, Fitting & Sewing the Top
Installing the New Seat Cover
Making the Back Cover
Chapter 15: Making a Truck Tonneau Cover
Getting Started
Cutting and Fitting the Vinyl Cover
Sewing the Cover
Installing the Snaps
Chapter 16: Van interiors
Types of Conversions
Carpet
Headliners
Cabinetry
Laminating Formica to Wood Surfaces
Mounting the Cabinet
Chapter 17: Street Rod Interiors-A Guided Tour of the L.A.
Roadster Show Seats
Center Armrests, Dividers & Consoles
Door, Quarter & Kick Panels
Other Interesting Items
Suppliers
Index
