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2345.coupe · 06-17-2020, 09:29 AM

How many yards of material should I buy to upholster my '29 roadster drivers seat. It has a seperate back and separate seat spring....

Tacoma Bob · 06-17-2020, 10:18 AM

Depends on what you want. Pleats or plain. On average most upholstery fabric runs 54 inches wide. You need to calculate (add) boxing's ( seat bands ) and welt cord.

2345.coupe · 06-17-2020, 11:16 AM

going for a plain seat...so its 36''X 54''
thank you for that information.......

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 06-17-2020, 12:45 PM

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Yes, 'Trimmer Bob' is correct on the 54" width however just to add to that. Depending on the pattern of the vinyl, you may need a bit extra to allow for grain direction when you are nesting your piece-goods.

Also, I am assuming you are doing both the seatback and the cushion? Just as a heads-up, you may want to purchase 10 yards (which is generally the price-break qty.) so that you have enough to do the door panels, kick panels, seat side upholstery, and the seatback cardboard at a later time with material that matches.

You will also need to get foundation muslin, piping cord, duckdrill or denim decking, and a few other things besides the vinyl.

06-17-2020, 09:29 AM	#1
2345.coupe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tupper Lake, N.Y. 12986 Posts: 118	'29 roadster upholstery question How many yards of material should I buy to upholster my '29 roadster drivers seat. It has a seperate back and separate seat spring....

06-17-2020, 10:18 AM	#2
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,025	Re: '29 roadster upholstery question Depends on what you want. Pleats or plain. On average most upholstery fabric runs 54 inches wide. You need to calculate (add) boxing's ( seat bands ) and welt cord.

06-17-2020, 11:16 AM	#3
2345.coupe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tupper Lake, N.Y. 12986 Posts: 118	Re: '29 roadster upholstery question going for a plain seat...so its 36''X 54'' thank you for that information.......

06-17-2020, 12:45 PM	#4
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,508	Re: '29 roadster upholstery question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, 'Trimmer Bob' is correct on the 54" width however just to add to that. Depending on the pattern of the vinyl, you may need a bit extra to allow for grain direction when you are nesting your piece-goods. Also, I am assuming you are doing both the seatback and the cushion? Just as a heads-up, you may want to purchase 10 yards (which is generally the price-break qty.) so that you have enough to do the door panels, kick panels, seat side upholstery, and the seatback cardboard at a later time with material that matches. You will also need to get foundation muslin, piping cord, duckdrill or denim decking, and a few other things besides the vinyl. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .