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Old 04-16-2009, 06:15 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by supertex View Post
Where did you start your piece? From the front or the back? I used to redo seat covers for the military and have redone my seat on the old 700. You could easily get those wrinkles out by the pattern being cut properly and moving from the back to the front, getting the wrinkles out as you move down. it also helps to pattern fit it then taking it off and using some spray glue to hold it down.
Crustmeister,

I recovered mine. I simply didnt like the lack of padding in it. So, I pulled the cover off, using mineral spirits to let the glue go as I pulled. applied the new padding. glued it. Then recovered. Back to front. Mine came out perfect. I'll take a pic tonight and post for ya. Tex is right. Pattern is everything. Leather is meant to stretch, not shrink. so go extra tight, and if done proplerly, it will stretch a little to a perfect fit.
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