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[cate.bolt]

I've been slowly working my way through redoing the interior of my 1967 VW Beetle. I had put in a stock carpet kit two years ago, which I (stupidly) thought I was going to put back into the car, but after doing a full custom headliner, diamond stitched door panels and seats, and an embroidered backseat delete, the carpet looks very 'meh'. So I've decided to go with German Square Weave, because I think I just like scaring myself now. I'm just curious, however, I want a fabric binding, as opposed to a leather/vinyl look and I'm wondering what this actually is? Would this just be the canvas binding that Albright's have?

Also, advice on the correct size needle/thread for stitching this?
Thanks in advance.

[John]

Yes that looks like a canvas binding however I have never seen it for sale quite like whats in your picture. The canvas binding most suppliers in the states sell is typically made out of Sunbrella and has a finer weave. The one in your picture is more course. I dont know if that matters to you.

Worst case if you cant find it you can always make it your self. Its tedious but is possible.

Youll be fine using a size 18 or 20 needle size 92 thread.

[John]

You should post pics of your beetle! It sounds really nice.

[trimmer2]

That is cloth carpet binding Used alot in older and European cars Available on East coast Bill Hirsh NJ and West coast Veteran Company

[cate.bolt]

You should post pics of your beetle! It sounds really nice.

I should... but ya'll intimidate me because I'm such a noob

I will build up the courage to post some when I'm finished.

[John]

That's even better! I love seeing the progress beginners have made with the help from the members here. No reason to be intimidated. We are all here to help each other. I started this forum as a way to begin documenting upholstery knowledge so that the trade wouldn't continue to disappear. Asking beginner questions is important because it helps so many other people with the same question.

Thanks @cate.bolt !