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I am brand new to Model A's but recently bought a 1931 Slant windshield Fordor. The Upholstry is in fair shape. It has been stored in a container for 60 years. I want to use the existing seat covers as a pattern and make new ones just like the old ones. I was told MAFCA publication "How to Restorer Your Model A Vol 1, Top and Upholstry was a good source. Any ideas? I have pictures but can't drag them here from my pictures folder.
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As someone who owns a Model-A upholstery shop, allow me to suggest a few things. If you don't already have one, a walking-foot sewing machine is a must on multi-layer assemblies. Purchase a good quality machine that holds its timing and doesn't miss stitches. Those machines often show up on social media sales sites.
Next, I would start by building your skills on fabricating trim welting. You cannot spend enough practice time just running your machine where you have habitual control. Next I would begin the layout and sewing on a bar stool type cushion using scrap or salvage piece goods. Then, I would practice on layout and sewing pipes in fabric, -again using scrap materials. To be good at sewing straight pipes requires a lot of practice. There are many YouTube videos on sewing seat covers that tips or tricks can be viewed however I think it is worth saying that most people would struggle sewing seat cushion covers that look presentable without at least several hundred hours of practice under their belt.