Burlap with wire reinforcement is the original substrate, they now offer coated burlap that adds some more foundation, foam density and thickness should be taken into account when choosing a desired support rate as well. I have several modifications I make depending upon the application. If you attempt this, you'll need a minimum 1/4 hp walking foot upholstery sewing machine, I use a 1/3 hp singer 95-10. Pick up a book on upholstery, mopar patterns include french seams, overlap and trace, and piping junctions Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: "Rimington, Kenneth" <ken.rimington@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: 04/14/2016 1:55 PM (GMT-05:00) To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [FWDLK] Seat Upholstery I am researching re-upholstering the seats in my ’56 Dodge Custom Royal. I believe I am foolish enough to attempt this myself. Here is a list of novice questions.
Can anyone help? 1.
Seat construction materials – My car was poorly re-upholstered. They (unknown upholsterer) used a sheet of burlap to cover the springs.
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Would webbing be better, stronger?
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Are there synthetic materials that would be more durable than burlap? 2.
I think I want to replace the cotton padding with foam. · |