The Upholstery Forum

When you plan to have 1/4 fabric backed foam laminated to your vinyl on something like a fitted motorcycle seat cover how size your pattern? Do you make patterns with the foam on the seat or do you ignore it and expect everything will give a bit as you fit the cover?

I’m not so sure I always do what a seasoned pro would do but usually don’t allow for it which I think allows me to stretch it a tad more for a good fit, you can also slightly move your sew line out a bit to accommodate.

I think I'll try that, thanks!

Here's the finished seat, no allowance for the 1/4 foam. 1/4 inch foam laminated to all pieces except the piece hidden under the leading edge. Overall fits okay but if I could do it again I'd use the same foam on the smooth part and get a thinner more flexible foam for the textured part.

Looks good and it looks just like my Ducati Multistrada seat.

Looks real good!!

Thanks for the comments!

Here it is on the bike.

Looks awesome! If you had a steamer that would help a lot with getting the cover to stretch and fit the contours a little better.

I also dont usually account for 1/4" foam when making seat covers

@Revv Up Ive seen your work and I consider you a seasoned pro

John wrote:Looks awesome! If you had a steamer that would help a lot with getting the cover to stretch and fit the contours a little better.

I also dont usually account for 1/4" foam when making seat covers

@Revv Up Ive seen your work and I consider you a seasoned pro

Thanks! What does this steamer look like?

I use the Jiffy J-4000 Steamer https://amzn.to/2GKa8X0
You can find cheaper non industrial ones on amazon if you are not going to be doing a lot of jobs the cheaper ones will work fine.

I am hobbyist and this steamer works for me:

John wrote: ↑Thu Jun 18, 2020 6:30 pm I use the Jiffy J-4000 Steamer https://amzn.to/2GKa8X0
You can find cheaper non industrial ones on amazon if you are not going to be doing a lot of jobs the cheaper ones will work fine.

Great, thanks for the links!