Re: [FWDLK] Seat Upholstery
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Re: [FWDLK] Seat Upholstery



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 



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-------- 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.

·         Would webbing be better, stronger?

·         Are there synthetic materials that would be more durable than burlap?

2.    I think I want to replace the cotton padding with foam.

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