In this video tutorial we will show you all the steps required to reupholster a helm seat or captain's chair. Not only will we show patterning and sewing of the marine seating vinyl, but we will also replace the foam that was secured to the frame of the chair. Patterning and assembly of the seating vinyl for the seat, which includes a knee-riser, will also be explained.
REUPHOLSTER A HELM SEAT CHAPTERS:
Intro - 0:00
Removing Old Vinyl – 0:40
Cutting & Gluing Foam – 5:35
Patterning Helm Chair – 23:10
Cutting 4-Way Stretch Vinyl to Size – 40:27
Sewing Vinyl – 50:08
Sewing Channeling in Vinyl – 55:23
Joining Back & Top Banding – 1:03:12
Joining Inside Back to Top Banding – 1:11:31
Stapling Cover on Helm Chair – 1:15:30
Making a Dura Snap – 1:28:43
Pattering Seat – 1:30:38
Making Piping – 1:38:55
Sewing Boxing to Seat – 1:41:23
Sewing Knee-Rise & Seat – 1:45:39
Stapling Vinyl to Backerboard 1:59:45
Using Steam to Remover Wrinkles – 2:17:07
Materials List – 2:18:50
MATERIALS LIST:
CushionRite® Standard Foam (Medium) 3” & 1" - 124231 https://www.sailrite.com/CushionRite-Standard-Antimicrobial-Foam-Medium
CushionRite® Adhesive - 125476 https://www.sailrite.com/CushionRite-Foam-Fabric-Spray-Adhesive?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Helm_Seat
21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 10,000/Box (SS) - 8010SS https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-Gauge-3-8-10mm-Staples-10-000-Box-Stainless-Steel?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Helm_Seat
Dura‑Skrim Patterning Material 74" - 103134 https://www.sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2-Patterning-Material-74?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Helm_Seat
Sunbrella Horizon Capriccio Burgundy 54" Vinyl Fabric - 10200-0015 https://www.sailrite.com/shop/fabric/marine-fabric/marine-upholstery-vinyl?facet_marine_uses=Exterior+Upholstery&utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Helm_Seat
1/2" Sew Foam 58" - 121507 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backed-1-2-Sew-Foam-58?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Helm_Seat
Sunbrella Horizon Capriccio Vellum 54" Vinyl Fabric - 10200-0004 https://www.sailrite.com/shop/fabric/marine-fabric/marine-upholstery-vinyl?facet_marine_uses=Exterior+Upholstery&utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Helm_Seat
Thread V‑92 Natural Polyester - 106386 https://www.sailrite.com/Thread-V-92-Polyester-Natural-UV-4oz-1-050-Yds?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Helm_Seat
Silk Film - 103933 https://www.sailrite.com/Cushion-Wrap-Silk-Film-Center-Fold-54?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Helm_Seat
Dura Snap Button Forms #30 (3/4") - 121603 https://www.sailrite.com/Dura-Snap-Upholstery-Button-Forms-30-3-4?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Helm_Seat
DOT Snap Fastener Screw Stud 5/8" (Ni/SS) - 333110 https://www.sailrite.com/Snap-Fastener-Screw-Stud-5-8-8-15-Self-Tap-Nickel-Key-E?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Helm_Seat
Top Notch 9 Tan - 120451 https://www.sailrite.com/Top-Notch-9-Tan-60-Fabric?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Helm_Seat
Foam Piping/Welting Cord 5/32" - 105599 https://www.sailrite.com/Piping-Cord-5-32?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Helm_Seat
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape Canvas & Upholstery - 122065 https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Helm_Seat
Cushion Underlining Beige 54" Fabric - 103934 https://www.sailrite.com/Cushion-Underlining-Beige-54?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Helm_Seat
TOOLS LIST:
Staple Lifter - 120037 https://www.sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter
Tape Measure 120" - 102986 https://www.sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120-Inch
Blade Foam Saw V2 with Carrying Case - 121244 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Blade-8-Foam-Cutter-with-Carrying-Case-110V
Gingher Scissors Right Hand 8" - 101017 https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scissors-Right-Hand-Lightweight
Sailrite Long Nose Staple Gun - 121411 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Long-Nose-Upholstery-Staple-Gun
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - 102400 https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ‑1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine - 300602 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-1-PLUS-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine
Sailrite Ultrafeed Collapsible Sewing Table - 104821 https://www.sailrite.com/Ultrafeed-Collapsible-Sewing-Table
Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - 103597 https://www.sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2-Magnetic-Sewing-Guide
Thread Clipper - 121908 https://www.sailrite.com/Thread-Clipper-Kuroha
Scribe‑All Water Soluble White Pencil - 120681 https://www.sailrite.com/Scribe-All-Water-Soluble-Marking-Pencil-White
C.S. Osborne W‑1 Hand Press - 121274 https://www.sailrite.com/C.S.-Osborne-W-1-Hand-Press
W‑1 Hand Press Button Cover Die & Hole Cutter (Heavy) #30 (3/4”) - 121602 https://www.sailrite.com/W-1-Hand-Press-Button-Cover-Die-Hole-Cutter-Heavy-30-3-4
• Cording Foot Set for Ultrafeed® LSZ - Item # 104854 https://www.sailrite.com/Cording-Foot-Set-for-Ultrafeed-LSZ-1-For-Larger-Welting
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