stanG Posted March 7, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 7, 2013 Hello... Does anybody have an old seat cover for an 83-85 they would like to give up for use as a pattern? I am looking to recover my seat and sew one up myself. It doesn't need to be in great shape just good enough to disassemble and trace the pattern. I would like to then post the pattern back to the site for future use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddevilmedic Posted March 7, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 7, 2013 i should, i will have to remove it from the seat pan, but, im not using the seat. send me the info.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W. Posted March 8, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 8, 2013 Might be a market there for someone wanting to make new seat covers for Ventures. 25 - 30 year old seats need recovering. I'd might be interested in purchasing one! Keep us posted!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanG Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted March 8, 2013 Pm sent with info. Based on my success, (if any) I might be will willing to take on a few more. If the results are good I will post an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanG Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted March 25, 2013 Update and thanks to reddevilmedic for the seat cover to use as a pattern. The vinyl is cut and ready for sewing. I probably will get to it later this week. Running some samples through the Consew 226 now make sure the stitching is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timgray Posted March 26, 2013 Share #6 Posted March 26, 2013 I would love to try this and redo my seat cover. How do you sew this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanG Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted March 27, 2013 Using an industial machine and #92 polyester thread. I will try to document the sewing procedure during the assembly as it has to sewn in a specific order. The trickiest part was making the pattern from the old seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanG Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) Well the seat is done. I'm pleased with the results but I would make a few minor adjustments to the process and the fittment on the next go-round. No doubt the hardest part was sewing up the backrest as there is some tricky alignment for the side pieces and when you look at the individual pieces they dont look like they fit together. Using the index marks from the original was essential to getting it right. I would have to say that if you are not experienced at sewing this would be a tough one. Attached is a photo of the finished product. As far as comfort, it feels good sitting on it in the garage but I don't have any road time on it yet. I did replace the foam in the cover (sandwiched in to create the stitch pattern) with 1/2" 2.2 lb medium density foam. I expect this will provide a little better ride on the long runs. Edited April 1, 2013 by stanG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted April 1, 2013 Share #9 Posted April 1, 2013 Nice job, that looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanG Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted April 6, 2013 Open for business... I'm looking to take on a few re-cover jobs for members if you are interested. PM me to dicuss what you have and what you want. Not having that sticky vinyl is a REAL PLUS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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