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[PeterOlsson]

Hi

Beginner here. I am trying to upholster a pad for a sissy bar. Have tried sewing welting to face first but I can't really get the corners to be great when I sew the boxing on last. Is there a correct way to do it?

[John Long]

Normally, the welt is sewn to the boxing, or in the case of a seat with inserts, to the band or bolsters. The reason behind this is, the piping will be straighter if it is sewn to a smooth flat panel. If you sew it to a pleated insert, it will tend to be wavy as it is sewn along the end of the pleats or whatever design is there.

John

[PeterOlsson]

This is what I ended up with today. Think I'm pretty pleased with it even though it's a little crooked

[PeterOlsson]

The pad is 15cm wide and 25 cm long and I think that's one of the issues I been having. Would been easier if it was bigger

[John Long]

That is about 6x10 inches Peter. I think you are correct. It's size will make it more challenging. All in all, it looks very good to me. Just think. You are going to continue to get even better.

John

[John]

Looks great! Also I like to cut reliefs in the seam allowance in the curved areas to help it make the turn.

[BigRig]

What have you been up to John Long? It is good to refrence old threads when unsure of something.