My next project....Red Alcantara seats - One Complete!!!

[peterzs]

Taking orders yet?????????????????

Well done for getting stuck in, Smokey, look good.

[Smokey]

Well I plan on buying a proper industrial sewing machine in a few weeks, so that will help facilitate a quick finish to this project.

Once done, I may venture in to doing others but only if the job becomes easier with the new machine. I'm no expert you know so doubt I will reach perfection!

The biggest issue is the fact that the seat covers are not brand new so the leather is stretched, therefore it is tricky to get a perfect match when stitching the bits back together again.

The overall look though is great and is miles better than the original monaco!

[big_wasa]

I have blue alcantara in the new lemon but its had a hard life. New covers will be near impossable to find.

I think a set in yellow will be my winter project.

[Smokey]

Yeah, I plan on making a yellow set next

[Smokey]

To be fair, the picture makes it look 'saggier' than it actually is, however, Grimmy and I discussed using a steamer to tighten the material up which is what I plan to do.

The leather sections are no looser than when they were on, the new material could benefit from shrinkage though.

[Smokey]

Yay, new semi-industrial sewing machine arrived today! Had a wee test of it and is going to make much easier work of the new covers!

[Jay-ZS+]

You taking in jobs? I've got a pair of jeans that need the waist taking in abit.

Im quite tempted by alcantara seats does give a luxury feel to the car.

[Smokey]

Very good lol!

If this goes smoothly? I will be doing yellow alcantara ones and putting them up for sale.

[Jay-ZS+]

Originally Posted by Smokey

Very good lol!

If this goes smoothly? I will be doing yellow alcantara ones and putting them up for sale.

Yellow?! They are no good for a grey car!

[petet16]

Are you doing curtains and cushions