Here's one of my old school interiors on a Buick Invicta. Same way as you Fred. Us "ol guys" have to stick together.

Just curious, what is the general pay out there for a highly experienced trimmer? Asking for a friend.

It was a thought also. I normally use 90 thread for most sewing, but switch off to 128 for to stitching so I don't change the needle but may have to now, especially in leather . Thanks

Not exactly the same seats but you get the idea. Did these several years ago.

I just finished a 38 Buick 7 bow. A few tips for you. Do you have a good pattern to go off of? If so, cut apart and use it to make your new headliner . If not, it get's a bit tricky but still doable. I didn't have a pattern for the Buick so here's what I did. First make sure all bows are firmly in place. Lay out diagram on paper of all bows. I ran masking tape down the length in center and then at 1 foot, 1 foot , 6", 6"and 4" if there is room left. Starting at front, take measurement between bows at each tape mark. Transfer these onto your paper. This gives you the amount of curvature there is as the sections curve inward at the outside edged. Hope that makes sense. When transferring these measurements onto your material, allow 1/4" each edge for sewing. I sew each piece with the headliner listing under it and about 3/4" sticking out the edge. This allows for the headliner to suspend when installed and gives room for adjustment when stretched in place. Don't forget to install windlace on door jams first. When installing headliner. start at rear and work forward installing bows. Next, attach rear center and then pull snug and attach front center. Keep alternating a little at a time until headliner is tight and then start attaching sides, working from center of car and alternating both ways. This is only a general idea. Sometimes it's not enough info but you can get the point of procedure. I usually allow 1 day to make up and install headliner after all moldings are removed and car is prepped for install. Allow extra time if doing the windlace too.

Just know this. It stinks like an army truck if you've ever been in one. LOL I've used the same stuff in some P 51 Mustangs and Sea Fury's (old WWII airplanes) in the past. Tough as nails and not a "pretty " cover by all means, just functional as the Army want it.

A quick search on the 'ol web and I found this: https://www.canvasetc.com/product-category/canvas-fabric-cotton-duck/mil-spec/

Military grade as per original OD Green canvas. Is this what you're looking for?

SWEET!!!!

That was interesting. Thanks for sharing Cody

I remember King Covers back when I worked at Libby's Upholstery in Walnut Creek in the 70's. I guess all good things come to an end. Sorry to see you go.
Jack

Good to know Sid, thanks

Check these guys out. They even sell lighted door handles.

http://www.kristkustoms.com/parts.html

I just used 1000 denier Cordura on a loader (tractor) air ride seat. It won't rip and is a woven material so it's breathable. Time will tell how long it holds up but the same thing used in soft luggage etc. so.......

Wow! Amazing work. Owner should be very proud.

When I sew boots, I sew each of 4 panels together. I then cut backs close lice mentioned in above post and sew 3 panels with French seams,BUT, I only sew them up to about an inch away from the top. Then sew a plastic wire tie or a string (your choice) into a seam in the top. After that, I then sew the last two panels together and turn them right side out and you can usually sew that last French seam up to within an inch from the top, just like the rest.I don't use my double stitch machine as you have to sew these seams very close together and sew from bottom, up, over, and down to keep thread locked. It actually looks good even though the French seams are not sewn all the way to the top. Try it out and you decide. Several of the after market boot makers for street rods use this method. That's how I first saw it.

Sorry Cody but VIN tells you very little. It is the Data Plate. Order your factory build documents from PHS online to get the correct build for your car. That would tell all original options on car. I think they are $75 each.

My latest, and yes I know, it's a plane and not a car. LOL. Leather with wool inserts and carpet on a Cessna 210. All sides and headliner also. Ha, just noticed, may need a little heat on leather bolsters.This was a new supplier of aircraft certified leather and it was too stiff for my liking. Back to Garrett I guess.

The plastic is held in on the bottom by the surrounding metal on the seat. You must first come from the inside under the seat cover and foam and squeeze the plastic tongs together and lift the plastic posts out that way. It usually helps to use a socket a little larger than the post to squeeze the post tongs equally. Hope that makes sense. I don't have one out to show you what they look like but once you see one, you get how to remove them right away.

I agree with others, Kai for me and employee. For around 2 years now. Still love them and sharpen easily enough.

It's always easier for me to sew the band (outer circle ) to the insert. You'll find that pulling very slightly on the band as you sew makes your marks line up better. Your picture shows it the opposite way. Like Naseem said, relief cuts, but more of them helps.

Ply-grip. Comes on a roll and bendable around corners. Either pop rivet it on or staples.

OK thanks Mike. Anything "new" to figure out on an 05 Avalon that you know of?

I had a customer come in with an 05 Toyota Avalon. It has 4 pillar air bags front and rear. I usually YouTube these cars that I'm not familiar with. No luck on this one. Any thoughts as to what I might run into with these air bags? I told customer that I would look into it before committing. Just don't want the liability of screwing something up. Man, I really don't like these newer cars today. I should stick to my old GTO style and airplanes. LOL

Either G.Baker Steeves in CO (303) 853-9577 or sometimes Aviation Interior Products in KS (316) 262-3496. Carpeting, I get from Douglass Interiors (800) 722-7272 in WA

About the same as a 3 bedroom house LOL. Sorry just had to. But really, without detailed pictures and measurements, a job like that is impossible to estimate by your description alone.