It's really great watching these videos. I appreciate watching someone master a craft. I appreciate it more when they share it with others. Excellent work!
You are amazing! What a such excellent professional and teacher!!! Thank you very much for all the explanation, watching your videos it's just impossible not to get the job done. Awesome.
Thank you for your videos and great teachings. I have just finished covering my own steering wheel. Due to this excellent video it looks really good. I'll be doing another one soon. Muchas gracias maestro!
I just wanted to say thank you for being so kind as to share your information. It makes us all better aware and can make a difference in many lives! Wisdom is knowing when it is a good thing to give to others:)
Hello good evening GREAT CLASSES to give an excellent life to this very important part of the automobiles, as always excellent video to enjoy, thank you your friend Oscar.
Thank you so much for this! I’ve been watching the shorter videos of this thinking that everything I need to know was there, not to my surprise I was too excited and now 2 attempts with leatheratte later, after watching this course I think it’s better to do this right with actual genuine leather. Extra helpful too because that steering wheel came for a newer version B13 Tsuru? Mine is a Tsuru/Sunny as well but the first gen 1992 and had the 4 spoke steering wheel. Thank you so much sir stay safe! Much love from the Philippines!
¡Le agradezco mucho por apreciar estos videos! Me da mucho gusto que el 'método visual para el aprendizaje' de una artesanía de buenos resultados. ¡Bienvenido al canal!
I love your videos. Skills like this are dying so you're doing a great service with these videos so people like me with no skill can watch and learn. I might try some of this at home for my own car. Who knows, maybe I'll be alright at it, I have a major OCD and attention to detail so it could be something I pick up really easy.
Thank You again for your excellent job Today I've finished my first steering wheel and I did it only because of your videos. Without You I wouldn't even know what to do. I've made many mistakes but as you always say it's a learning process. Still it's not that bad and I'm quite happy with the result. Thank you again master :)
Dear Radek, You have made my day today! I am glad these videos are an inspiration for you! Your words mean a lot to me! I really appreciate your kind comment! You are welcome anytime!
Cesar, do you have a Paypal donation page? I have tried to access your website but it does not seem to be there. Your videos have helped me a great deal whilst I have been learning car trimming and I would like to make a donation to your TH-cam site. You are a truely gifted person and your knowledge is greatly valued by people like me. Who are setting up in business and want to learn from the very best.
That's so thoughtful - watching these videos brings my thoughts to the craftsmen from the past, from fifty plus years ago, going back centuries, before machines took over man's work. The artisans of the past actually loved the work they did: woodworkers, builders, painters, silversmiths, many beautiful carvings & useful objects that lasted hundreds of years - their work was performed with patience & a desire to create perfection. This work Cesar & his son do (I hope I got that right?) is like stepping back in time & watching one of 'The Masters' at work. In China, they call Master Crafts people 'National Treasures' & I can see fully why they would merit that name. It must be such hard work & time consuming & I think it's wonderful you have it in your ♥ to donate to this amazing man & his family. I am amazed & feel blessed at finding this video, I truly am. It's giving me faith in human nature, in a world where it can be a very cold, callous place.
muchas felicidades por este gran trabajo. Tengo unas preguntas , que piel se debe usar y el grosor, el hilo que numero debe ser y la aguja de la maquina de coser cual es. muchisimas gracias por todo
Hi, I am really impressed by your work. I always follow your channel and it helps me a lot in my work ! I am from Tunisia, North Africa and I would like to ask you a favor: will u please make a video about cutting template for wheels? Looking forward to hearing from you soon , Sincerely,
1st I want to say EXCELLENT Job. I don't know if I'd have the patience to do what you're doing. I guess it can be tiring as you miss stitched it twice near the end. I appears the tape you used to hold the ends blocked your view. Still an Excellent Job, you're truly a Master.
Hello,all your videos are great I’m a new subscriber , please consider playing some classic music on the background of your videos, just that alone will make them even greater, keep up the fantastic work 👍🏼
Hello! I'm struggling to cover a three spoke steering wheel with 2 different materials. I want to make a cover with leather on the bottom and the top, and alcantara on the sides for the grip. That means I have to put together four parts right? I have a lot of trouble with it. Could you somehow help me? I will appreciate any help.
De nuevo, un impecable vídeo, explicado con todo detalle, que nos ofrece nuestro maestro César!!! Nunca podremos estarle a usted lo suficientemente agradecidos por el tiempo que usted, como tapicero, y su hijo, como cámara, dedican para enseñarnos este oficio :-) Una pregunta, que seguramente ha mencionado en algún momento pero se me ha pasado: En el momento del vídeo cuando se ve que usted va cosiendo a máquina los laterales de la pieza de cuero, veo que lo hace con muchísima precisión para insertar la aguja exactamente en los puntos marcados con el lápiz blanco. ¿Entiendo que aunque lo haga con la máquina, va girando manualmente la rueda de la polea con la mano derecha mientras sujeta la pieza con la mano izquierda, de forma que todo el proceso lo hace usted manualmente en lugar de con el motor de la máquina? Lo comento porque creo que ¿sería prácticamente imposible hacerlo moviendo el motor de la máquina con el pie, al hacer falta tantísima precisión, aunque la máquina tuviese un motor servo? Otra pregunta referente a esa costura lateral en la pieza de piel: Veo que, para ajustar la aguja justo en la rayita blanca, hay ocasiones en las que usted reposiciona la pieza de cuero, para ajustar al milímetro la aguja con la rayita. En este caso, ¿entiendo que levanta usted el pie de la máquina con la rodilla? Para hacer todo este proceso de costura, creo recordar que usted tiene ajustada la longitud de puntada a 5 milímetros, de modo que tiene la longitud a la distancia exacta, teniendo que hacer únicamente pequeñas correcciones moviendo un poquito la pieza de cuero. ¡¡¡Es usted un verdadero artista de la tapicería!!! Una última pregunta: ¿Qué opina usted de la técnica que muestran algunos tapiceros aficionados en TH-cam, rodeando el volante con film transparente de plástico, y después forrando el volante con cinta de papel (cinta de carrocero/masking tape) para después cortar la cinta y al despegarla del volante utilizar ese papel como una plantilla? ¿Entiendo que esa técnica no debe ser tan precisa como la suya? ¡¡Muchas gracias de nuevo por el tiempo que dedica a resolver nuestras dudas!!
Por favor, observe estos 'videos de soporte' que explican una de sus preguntas: th-cam.com/video/3jMrsSA5rBo/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/ELUFt1i5KFc/w-d-xo.html En cuanto a sacar molde con la 'cinta masking' si funcionaría hasta cierto punto, pero como la cinta es delgada al colocarla encima del cuero a manera de plantilla y hacer los cortes, las piezas de cuero resultarían mas pequeñas. El método básico de este primer curso enseña a hacer los trazos y los cortes directos a la pieza de cuero.
Muchísimas gracias por la explicación y por hacer referencia a esos vídeos de apoyo. No recordaba que en su día los vi y ha sido una muy buena manera de entender el proceso con total claridad :-) Me ha parecido ver que su máquina PFAFF1245, que es el modelo original, tiene la polea para poder manejarla manualmente más grande y ergonómica los modelos modernos, de modo que tal vez sea más cómoda para mover la aguja manualmente. Da gusto verle trabajar y ver la perfección en sus acabados... Ojalá con el paso del tiempo sus seguidores tengamos la misma precisión que usted para hacer este tipo de trabajos! Muchísimas gracias de nuevo!
hi Mr I'm 23years old and very impressed by your work. I wanted to ask you a few things about my idea of making my headliner in my car with faux leather...some poeple told me that it is more heavy than fabric and it will loosen and eventually fall off.....can you tell any advice?
hi, please try to make leather recliner chair upholstery tutorial when possible. Im new to this and got interested after watching several upholstery videos. My first project is recliner chair. My big mistake is I already did the teardown the moment i got it, because I got excited and it looks easy . Now Im having lots of trouble putting the foams alone . thanks
Hola Cechaflo Muchas gracias por los vídeos tan interesantes. Estoy aprendiendo mucho! Quisiera preguntarte con qué material podría modificar un poco el aro del volante, para hacerle alguna protuberancia que lo hiciera más deportivo. Un saludo!
Si la'protuberancia' que se le va agregar no es muy alta el 'silicon sellador' que se usa para pegar los parabrisas de los carros funciona. Tiene buena adherencia.mex.sika.com/content/mexico/main/es/solutions_products/mercados-sika/soluciones-sika-industry/01a001/01a001sa01.html articulo.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-642660348-j-b-weld-silicon-sellador-adhesivo-negro-parabrisas-baneras-_JM?quantity=1
The more I see your videos, the more I enjoy them!! Thanks again, and you can be sure that you are making happy to thousands of upholstery fans with your impeccable work, also impecabbly recorded by your son. Please thank him from all of us :-) By the way: What type of camera uses your son to record these videos? The focus is always impeccable and I assume that is a good camera, with an even better cameraman!!! :-)
Very good cameras, with even better camera operation by your son! I take note, in case I need to buy a good camera. The quality of your videos is excellent... Congratulations again!
Me encantaría hacerte una donación, pero para ello los videos deberian tener audio en Español. La comunidad hispana creo que es muy superior a la de habla inglesa que podemos comprarte los cursos. Al menos que tenga subtitulos en español para poder traducirlos. Como siempre el trabajo es una maravilla, pero por favor, eres hispano, usa el español. Gracias
WARNING! Becareful of not being cheated! Some youtubers reported us a fraudulent website was or still selling 'screenshots' of our two main courses at 390 euros. Our two main courses(one of 4 hrs, and the other one of 3 hrs) are for free. We will have courses for sale, but we would let you know through this means (You Tube).
Hello Cesar, I'm pretty much blown away with your work and your craftsmanship! Because of your videos I'm decided to star learning this beautiful trade. Can you tell me how much time you need for this job when you done it without interruptions? Cheers!
If you totally get involved in this craft, in six months you would become an upholsterer. It is also advisable to be in direct contact in an auto upholstery shop...it's the best way to learn.
Hello Cesar. Thanks for this amazing video. Just a question ... in all your video I see your small chromed plier. Witch type is it ? Is it a home made tool ? I want to find an equivalent but I don't know where I can find a similar plier. Chears, Christophe from Belgium (Europe).
Would you happen to have a video on 3rd gen steering wheels at all? I need to redo my 85 Camaro one, it has a larger bottom part due to the squared horn section of the wheel. Thanks, and beautiful work as always! I told another worker who is just gluing his in place to check our your work!! Better results here, and PROPER work!!
Thanks so much for appreciating this art craft! Perhaps the video is lightly longer than expected, but as it is educative it was necessary to do a thorough explanation. Ater some training this project can be done in 5 hours.
I wonder if this would be the same procedure for a wheel with more "organic" shapes. Like a sports wheel with top finger grips that are more pointed and deep.
It could be. But, if it has too many shapes it would be advisable to make in 4 portions. Each part should be molded separately/individually. It is posssible to post a video in a near future. You are referring to something like this: th-cam.com/video/tWup4w6s2IE/w-d-xo.html
Cesar, what was the glue you painted on the thread ends & stitches, please. This protects thread from fraying & deteriorating, does it? Is your thread like a heavy duty cotton or hemp? I'm not making steering wheel covers, lol, I'm just interested in how to protect sewing on say, handbags or craft work. I could watch you working for hours! It'svery relaxing! Thankyou 😊
Hello, I have used a 'yellow brushable glue':th-cam.com/video/o2xeezdF8Ss/w-d-xo.html Some points of glue on the ends help to avoid loosening of stitches. The thread I have used for these stitches is 'upholsterytpolyester thread' size 138. www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=polyester-thread Thanks so much for watching the videos!
Hi Cesar, do you have to use a different kind of leather for the airbag ? or will it still deploy through the leather? Just something I was interested in.
Hi Ryan, In case of wheels with airbags this area should not be recovered. But, if we want to do it it would be necessary to respect the tearing lines to let the deployment and the 'sewings'(double stitches, etc.) should be 'simulated'...the 'sewn pieces should be just attached togetther but not sewn all along its center line. The leather material could be of same thickness (same leather).
Hola Cechaflo Muchas gracias por tan instructivos vídeos! Quería preguntarle por el tipo de hilo que usa para la costura, leí que era de poliéster, pero al 100%? Qué grosor?. Gracias de antemano!
Hola Antoni, Efectivamente los hilos que se usan para los volantes son los mismos(100 % polyester)(también los de nylon sirven, pero que sean los hilos de tapicería) que se usan para hacer tapicería de carros y muebles. Para las puntadas 'europeas/de polígonos o de 'bastilla' se usan hilos delgados. En Mexico es el N° cero, que es el que le sigue al estandar que es el N°8. Para las puntadas de 'beisbol, de cruz y otras' se usa un hilo mas grueso que puede ser el 'doble cero' y hasta el 'triple cero'.
se ve facil en el video, pero yo lo intente hoy y no me salio. creo que corte la piel el lado que no se estira. y pues cuando lo jalo para pornerlo sobre el volante y no llega. manana voy a intentarlo con un nuevo corte y hacerlo como 2 mas largo. oiga Don Cesar siempre se sigue la medida de adentro para hacer el corte? gracias.
Si tiene que ve mucho cortar la pieza del lado estirable de la piel. th-cam.com/video/dhmCJFpOs_0/w-d-xo.html Si se tiene que tomar en cuenta la medida interna del aro, porque en esta parte los bordes se van a unir para coserlos. La piel se estira hácia arriba hasta alcanzar su máximo estiramiento en el lomo del aro. En realidad al estirarse la piel a lo largo se llega a encoger en su ancho, por eso hay que darle un aumento para ese encogimiento. El grano impreso en la piel también llega a borrarse mas en la parte superior. Un poco de paciencia y lo va a lograr. Prueba y error son claves de la tapicería.
My steering wheel is already covered in leather which needs replacing. Can I use the old leather as a stencil, taking care of the stretch line, or it is useless because if I use it the new leather will fit too loose? Thanks!
If you want to make same design, yes, the old cover could be used as a template. As the cover was stretched lengthwise, after removing it , we will see some 'lumps' which were formed due to stretching all over the rim. There is also an 'stretching' breadthwise, but it is minimum. Lay the 'old cover pieces' over a cardboard to get new templates. Try to flatten the surface putting the 'lumps' aligned' upright, and start the process. For another idea, the Hog ring forum stands out a related video:www.thehogring.com/2012/07/12/how-to-upholster-a-steering-wheel/ You are welcome anytime!
Hola cesar. Gracias por cada tutorial, he aprendido mucho y amo este oficio. No deje de enseñarnos maestro. Tengo una consulta. Como hocer la union de dos piezas para que la costura quede diagonal y no recta. Como los volantes de seat del año 2010. Muchas gracias. Un saludo enorme
Estimado Jonatan, En cuanto a la pregunta, lo primero sería dibujar la forma deseada, luego para facilitar el proceso, rebajar aprox. 5 mm el canal alrededor del dibujo. Teniendo esto listo, le va a servir para asegurar un extremo con un 'cincho de plastico de 3 mm de ancho aprox.', luego jala a su lugar el otro extremo y lo asegura también para poder darle forma a la pieza de cuero/piel. Y asi las otras piexas. Al sacar la pieza moldead, tendrá una forma de 'U' y a la hora de coser parecerá difícil, pero no lo es si cose lo mas cercano al filo, no mas de 5 mm de 'tolerancia de costura'. Espero que esta información sirva de algo.
I'm looking to wrap my wheel in alcantara. While some of this looks like it would transfer over, I don't think all of it would. Do you have a course or recommendation for wrapping in alcantara?
Wrapping procedures with Alcantara material are similar as if it were with leather. Alcantara also has a breadthwise stretchy side that should be taken into account. You would need to order Alcantara with no backing cloth on its reverse because these are destined to car seats. It is the same material used to wrap dashboards.
Hello Enrico, The diameter is 0.3 mm . In Mexico this thread is called 'size number zero'. In USA it corresponds to size 138 www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=polyester-thread-138 Thanks for watching the video!
Beautiful craftsmanship. That type of skill is passed on from generation to generation. Making the world more luxurious one stitch at a time! Will an existing steering wheel heater work with a new leather wrap over top? Thank you for sharing your trade and detailed expertise.
Buon giorno! Complimenti vi seguo dall’Italia! Vorrei chiedere gentilmente come fate a calcolare il raggio della curva ( i 6 mm che avete calcolato nel video ) grazie
I assume you are referring to the hight of the 'curvature addition' (6mm for this steering wheel) th-cam.com/video/ODcGWn9yhpE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GVrnMWLYMPUwOfyw&t=1077 The 'curvature hight' changes according to the thickness/diameter of the steering-wheel rim. This support video shows the 'curvature height' is 3 mm because the rim is thinner. th-cam.com/video/WxpSFNkjhY8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=db-7x1CrpygqYLcg&t=239 There are more related support videos: 1.th-cam.com/video/dhmCJFpOs_0/w-d-xo.html 2.th-cam.com/video/FXvs9mMCggA/w-d-xo.html 3.th-cam.com/video/e8wyN4S5Tm4/w-d-xo.html 4.th-cam.com/video/IlH3A6Ifbvo/w-d-xo.html 5.Junction curvature Do not forget the outer circumference is longer due to the stretching. The inner circumference is shorter
Thank you very much for steering wheel courses. I have one question: will you add new courses for sale in your shop? Its rather empty since you opened it. Only three courses. I would like to learn more about upholestry.
To the moment, I'm not thinking in adding 'new courses for sale' in a new website. As I have realized, I'm going to continue with the 'free tutorials' on youtube. Not much people is interested in buying upholstery courses. Thanks for watching the videos!
+Cechaflo Ok, its even better but will these free tutorials be the same quality as steering wheel? And as good as those in the shop? I think the problem was with the prices. It's ok for me, as I want to be upholester, but for most people its not a job but hobby maybe and they dont earn a lot of money from it. I am little worried because I would like to see good, long tutorials to really learn this beautiful craft. Or maybe good, solid tutorial for free on YT and more information and tips for smaller price in the shop. Im just thinking.
Hi Cesar, Would you be willing to recover a 1973 VW Beetle dash to wrap like the blue trimmed one you did a few months ago. Can I get an email to contact you for shipping info. Super nice !! Thx, Ron
Till now I have not found out the components of this solvent. Shoemakers, here in Mexico use it a lot to clean off goo, dust, etc. from shoe's leather.
Can you suggest an alternative? I tried IPA alcohol, but it appeared some of the dye was coming off. I purchased some denatured ethanol to make the softening solution you recomended, would you suggest using this?
I think the best would be the use of a mild product, soap, shampoo, cleaner, etc. with lukewarm water. I have no much idea, sorry. Master trimmer Eric Gordon (Hog Ring Car Upholstery Forum) gives us a tip: 'I use china markers( black and white) as well as a Space pen (silver). China marker cleans up well with Acry solv applied with foam or micro soft towel'. This is the product: www.amazon.com/TRANSTAR-9783-Acry-Solvent-Aerosol/dp/B000RI578K Do a test on scraps of leather/vinyl beforehand, and let us know what happened. I think this product would also work for 'wax pencils'. Do not use alcohol. It is too strong. it removes lacquer and pigment from leather. To soften leather I sue alcohol mixed with water to reduce the effect. Besides, shampoo product helps to absorb it and not let it penetrate so much through. What about this other product: www.mrclean.com/en-us/shop-products/magic-erasers/magic-eraser-original
Full course: th-cam.com/users/Cechafloplaylists?shelf_id=36&view=50&sort=dd
It's really great watching these videos. I appreciate watching someone master a craft. I appreciate it more when they share it with others. Excellent work!
You are amazing!
What a such excellent professional and teacher!!!
Thank you very much for all the explanation, watching your videos it's just impossible not to get the job done.
Awesome.
Thank you for sharing these skills with us. I can tell you take a lot of pride in your work.
Thank you for your videos and great teachings. I have just finished covering my own steering wheel. Due to this excellent video it looks really good. I'll be doing another one soon. Muchas gracias maestro!
I just wanted to say thank you for being so kind as to share your information. It makes us all better aware and can make a difference in many lives! Wisdom is knowing when it is a good thing to give to others:)
Thanks again for watching these videos!
Greetings from Mexico!
I love your dedication to your work.
Keep it up
😙 Your craftsmanship is impeccable! Such detail and quality!
Du travail d'orfèvre !!
Bravo monsieur, et merci de nous avoir montré votre savoir-faire.
Great. Some highlights of the new learned.Bow to the master
Hello good evening GREAT CLASSES to give an excellent life to this very important part of the automobiles, as always excellent video to enjoy, thank you your friend Oscar.
This dude is amazing simply put. Thanks for this!
Thank you so much for this! I’ve been watching the shorter videos of this thinking that everything I need to know was there, not to my surprise I was too excited and now 2 attempts with leatheratte later, after watching this course I think it’s better to do this right with actual genuine leather. Extra helpful too because that steering wheel came for a newer version B13 Tsuru? Mine is a Tsuru/Sunny as well but the first gen 1992 and had the 4 spoke steering wheel. Thank you so much sir stay safe! Much love from the Philippines!
Excellent work. Thank you. We are also engaged in steering wheel hauling in Ukraine
You did an excellent job, thanks for your videos!!
Fantastic Job!! You are a true Master!!
Muito obrigado Cesar, estou aprendendo muito bem. abraços do Brasil.
es usted un gran artesano muy detallista he aprendido mucho mirando sus videos saludos desde Uruguay .
Vamos por mas !!!
¡Le agradezco mucho por apreciar estos videos!
Me da mucho gusto que el 'método visual para el aprendizaje' de una artesanía de buenos resultados.
¡Bienvenido al canal!
Thank you so much for this free course!! God bless
Thank you. I am following this and have bought you seat recovering videos too.
eSte señor es un maestro es su arte, oficio.... felicitaciones....
I love your videos. Skills like this are dying so you're doing a great service with these videos so people like me with no skill can watch and learn. I might try some of this at home for my own car. Who knows, maybe I'll be alright at it, I have a major OCD and attention to detail so it could be something I pick up really easy.
Thank You again for your excellent job Today I've finished my first steering wheel and I did it only because of your videos. Without You I wouldn't even know what to do. I've made many mistakes but as you always say it's a learning process. Still it's not that bad and I'm quite happy with the result. Thank you again master :)
Dear Radek, You have made my day today! I am glad these videos are an inspiration for you! Your words mean a lot to me!
I really appreciate your kind comment!
You are welcome anytime!
Long mais extraordinaire !! Bravo à cet artiste .....
Thank you for a highly effective demonstration.
Thanks for appreciating this art craft!
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing this with us!
You are welcome to the channel!
Great job ! Thank you to share !
muchas gracias por los buenos videos excelente don . saludos desde kansas city mo.
nice
Un video muy informativo, gracias por compartir. Saludos de Dallas, Texas.
¡Bienvenido al canal de tapicería!
So hard! Amazing
muy buen vídeo cechaflo mis felicitaciones eres el duro en el tapiz mi maestro
Hola Baldwin, me da mucho gusto que el video haya sido de tu agrado.
Пока смотрел тупо три раза уснул,как долго!какое терпение нужно иметь,!но получилось классно,браво.
you are doing a sterling job big up
Dear Cesar, thank you so much!!
Welcome to this channel anytime!
very good
ممتاز جدا
Me facina su trabajo felicidades
¡Muchas gracias por apreciar este video!
Gracias por compartir su talento le admiro desde bogota colombia
¡Estimado William, bienvenido a este canal de tapicería!
¡Muchas gracias pr ver estos videos!
Cesar, do you have a Paypal donation page? I have tried to access your website but it does not seem to be there. Your videos have helped me a great deal whilst I have been learning car trimming and I would like to make a donation to your TH-cam site. You are a truely gifted person and your knowledge is greatly valued by people like me. Who are setting up in business and want to learn from the very best.
Hi there, Just your words expressing gratefulness are more valuable than money to me!
Thanks for watching the videos!
That's so thoughtful - watching these videos brings my thoughts to the craftsmen from the past, from fifty plus years ago, going back centuries, before machines took over man's work.
The artisans of the past actually loved the work they did: woodworkers, builders, painters, silversmiths, many beautiful carvings & useful objects that lasted hundreds of years - their work was performed with patience & a desire to create perfection.
This work Cesar & his son do (I hope I got that right?) is like stepping back in time & watching one of 'The Masters' at work.
In China, they call Master Crafts people 'National Treasures' & I can see fully why they would merit that name. It must be such hard work & time consuming & I think it's wonderful you have it in your ♥ to donate to this amazing man & his family. I am amazed & feel blessed at finding this video, I truly am. It's giving me faith in human nature, in a world where it can be a very cold, callous place.
caramba muito bom seus vídeos...seu trabalho e perfeito amigo
Muchas gracias por ver los videos!
Very nice
muchas felicidades por este gran trabajo. Tengo unas preguntas , que piel se debe usar y el grosor, el hilo que numero debe ser y la aguja de la maquina de coser cual es. muchisimas gracias por todo
Отличная робота!Большое спасибо за урок с Украины.
Отличная робота!Большое спасибо с Украины!
Hi, I am really impressed by your work. I always follow your channel and it helps me a lot in my work ! I am from Tunisia, North Africa and I would like to ask you a favor: will u please make a video about cutting template for wheels?
Looking forward to hearing from you soon ,
Sincerely,
круто ,столько терпения надо,супер молодец ,это кропотливая работа...
Thanks so much for appreciating this craft!
1st I want to say EXCELLENT Job. I don't know if I'd have the patience to do what you're doing. I guess it can be tiring as you miss stitched it twice near the end. I appears the tape you used to hold the ends blocked your view. Still an Excellent Job, you're truly a Master.
I am glad its not only me! After all that I couldn't believe the missed stitches. Not that he isn't amazing.
muito bom des abençoe
What do you suggest on how to make a template?? I have been wanting to do a custom wrap on the ugly foam spokes of an 05 Monte Carlo
2:53:01 OMG- it is confirmed! He is a human! Not a machine! lol
Hello,all your videos are great I’m a new subscriber , please consider playing some classic music on the background of your videos, just that alone will make them even greater, keep up the fantastic work 👍🏼
The copyright is the problem to add music as background.
Thanks for watching the videos!
Hello!
I'm struggling to cover a three spoke steering wheel with 2 different materials. I want to make a cover with leather on the bottom and the top, and alcantara on the sides for the grip. That means I have to put together four parts right? I have a lot of trouble with it. Could you somehow help me? I will appreciate any help.
De nuevo, un impecable vídeo, explicado con todo detalle, que nos ofrece nuestro maestro César!!! Nunca podremos estarle a usted lo suficientemente agradecidos por el tiempo que usted, como tapicero, y su hijo, como cámara, dedican para enseñarnos este oficio :-)
Una pregunta, que seguramente ha mencionado en algún momento pero se me ha pasado:
En el momento del vídeo cuando se ve que usted va cosiendo a máquina los laterales de la pieza de cuero, veo que lo hace con muchísima precisión para insertar la aguja exactamente en los puntos marcados con el lápiz blanco.
¿Entiendo que aunque lo haga con la máquina, va girando manualmente la rueda de la polea con la mano derecha mientras sujeta la pieza con la mano izquierda, de forma que todo el proceso lo hace usted manualmente en lugar de con el motor de la máquina?
Lo comento porque creo que ¿sería prácticamente imposible hacerlo moviendo el motor de la máquina con el pie, al hacer falta tantísima precisión, aunque la máquina tuviese un motor servo?
Otra pregunta referente a esa costura lateral en la pieza de piel:
Veo que, para ajustar la aguja justo en la rayita blanca, hay ocasiones en las que usted reposiciona la pieza de cuero, para ajustar al milímetro la aguja con la rayita. En este caso, ¿entiendo que levanta usted el pie de la máquina con la rodilla?
Para hacer todo este proceso de costura, creo recordar que usted tiene ajustada la longitud de puntada a 5 milímetros, de modo que tiene la longitud a la distancia exacta, teniendo que hacer únicamente pequeñas correcciones moviendo un poquito la pieza de cuero. ¡¡¡Es usted un verdadero artista de la tapicería!!!
Una última pregunta: ¿Qué opina usted de la técnica que muestran algunos tapiceros aficionados en TH-cam, rodeando el volante con film transparente de plástico, y después forrando el volante con cinta de papel (cinta de carrocero/masking tape) para después cortar la cinta y al despegarla del volante utilizar ese papel como una plantilla?
¿Entiendo que esa técnica no debe ser tan precisa como la suya? ¡¡Muchas gracias de nuevo por el tiempo que dedica a resolver nuestras dudas!!
Por favor, observe estos 'videos de soporte' que explican una de sus preguntas:
th-cam.com/video/3jMrsSA5rBo/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/ELUFt1i5KFc/w-d-xo.html
En cuanto a sacar molde con la 'cinta masking' si funcionaría hasta cierto punto, pero como la cinta es delgada al colocarla encima del cuero a manera de plantilla y hacer los cortes, las piezas de cuero resultarían mas pequeñas. El método básico de este primer curso enseña a hacer los trazos y los cortes directos a la pieza de cuero.
Muchísimas gracias por la explicación y por hacer referencia a esos vídeos de apoyo. No recordaba que en su día los vi y ha sido una muy buena manera de entender el proceso con total claridad :-)
Me ha parecido ver que su máquina PFAFF1245, que es el modelo original, tiene la polea para poder manejarla manualmente más grande y ergonómica los modelos modernos, de modo que tal vez sea más cómoda para mover la aguja manualmente. Da gusto verle trabajar y ver la perfección en sus acabados... Ojalá con el paso del tiempo sus seguidores tengamos la misma precisión que usted para hacer este tipo de trabajos!
Muchísimas gracias de nuevo!
Delta Johnny d
hi Mr I'm 23years old and very impressed by your work. I wanted to ask you a few things about my idea of making my headliner in my car with faux leather...some poeple told me that it is more heavy than fabric and it will loosen and eventually fall off.....can you tell any advice?
Steering wheel wrap 30 day dl 4-6-24
Hey, who on here thinks this guy is the Mr Myagi of crafting leather? I do!
P.S. Would someone bring him coffee!
I am confused why during the stitching why your stitching pattern keeps changing. some time you skip one sometimes you dont...
Same here. So comfused about the uneven stitching. Can you tell us if it is on purpose?
hi, please try to make leather recliner chair upholstery tutorial when possible. Im new to this and got interested after watching several upholstery videos. My first project is recliner chair. My big mistake is I already did the teardown the moment i got it, because I got excited and it looks easy . Now Im having lots of trouble putting the foams alone . thanks
Master - period.
Thanks for kind remarks!
Hola Cechaflo
Muchas gracias por los vídeos tan interesantes. Estoy aprendiendo mucho!
Quisiera preguntarte con qué material podría modificar un poco el aro del volante, para hacerle alguna protuberancia que lo hiciera más deportivo.
Un saludo!
Si la'protuberancia' que se le va agregar no es muy alta el 'silicon sellador' que se usa para pegar los parabrisas de los carros funciona. Tiene buena adherencia.mex.sika.com/content/mexico/main/es/solutions_products/mercados-sika/soluciones-sika-industry/01a001/01a001sa01.html
articulo.mercadolibre.com.mx/MLM-642660348-j-b-weld-silicon-sellador-adhesivo-negro-parabrisas-baneras-_JM?quantity=1
en donde se ubica ocupo un bolante tapisado se ben bien se vienta maestro
The more I see your videos, the more I enjoy them!! Thanks again, and you can be sure that you are making happy to thousands of upholstery fans with your impeccable work, also impecabbly recorded by your son. Please thank him from all of us :-)
By the way: What type of camera uses your son to record these videos? The focus is always impeccable and I assume that is a good camera, with an even better cameraman!!! :-)
We're using two video-cameras Canon vixia HF R42 and a Sony HDR-XR55 240 GB
Thanks for watching the videos!
Very good cameras, with even better camera operation by your son! I take note, in case I need to buy a good camera. The quality of your videos is excellent... Congratulations again!
It's too good :D I learn everything with your video.
I'm so glad the video is useful! This is just a basic method that would take us to understand the next ones.
Me encantaría hacerte una donación, pero para ello los videos deberian tener audio en Español. La comunidad hispana creo que es muy superior a la de habla inglesa que podemos comprarte los cursos. Al menos que tenga subtitulos en español para poder traducirlos. Como siempre el trabajo es una maravilla, pero por favor, eres hispano, usa el español. Gracias
Gracias por la sugerencia.
WARNING!
Becareful of not being cheated! Some youtubers reported us a fraudulent website was or still selling 'screenshots' of our two main courses at 390 euros.
Our two main courses(one of 4 hrs, and the other one of 3 hrs) are for free.
We will have courses for sale, but we would let you know through this means (You Tube).
Hello Cesar, I'm pretty much blown away with your work and your craftsmanship! Because of your videos I'm decided to star learning this beautiful trade. Can you tell me how much time you need for this job when you done it without interruptions? Cheers!
If you totally get involved in this craft, in six months you would become an upholsterer. It is also advisable to be in direct contact in an auto upholstery shop...it's the best way to learn.
Hello Cesar. Thanks for this amazing video. Just a question ... in all your video I see your small chromed plier. Witch type is it ? Is it a home made tool ? I want to find an equivalent but I don't know where I can find a similar plier. Chears, Christophe from Belgium (Europe).
www.amazon.com/Orthodontic-Position-Appliance-Bending-Instrument/dp/B07CSMFFGV
Would you happen to have a video on 3rd gen steering wheels at all? I need to redo my 85 Camaro one, it has a larger bottom part due to the squared horn section of the wheel. Thanks, and beautiful work as always! I told another worker who is just gluing his in place to check our your work!! Better results here, and PROPER work!!
Thanks so much for appreciating this art craft!
Perhaps the video is lightly longer than expected, but as it is educative it was necessary to do a thorough explanation. Ater some training this project can be done in 5 hours.
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Hi master! I like your videos. I would like to know what kind of glue do you usually use to apply to the materials.
I used a 'brushable yellow glue': th-cam.com/video/o2xeezdF8Ss/w-d-xo.html
Thanksfor watching these videos!
Great video!
Can I do the same with vinyl, or it wouldn't be the same procedure?
Procedures are the same. I'd recommend it as a training, because vinyl is not so strong as leather material. Do it on a thick 'stretchy vinyl'.
I wonder if this would be the same procedure for a wheel with more "organic" shapes. Like a sports wheel with top finger grips that are more pointed and deep.
It could be. But, if it has too many shapes it would be advisable to make in 4 portions. Each part should be molded separately/individually. It is posssible to post a video in a near future.
You are referring to something like this:
th-cam.com/video/tWup4w6s2IE/w-d-xo.html
@@Cechaflo yes Very similar!
the side parts that are already wrapped in that video are pretty much what I'm talking about. 😁
Thank you! Please can you make a video for a Mercedes or BMW steering wheel?
I already showed the BMW steering-wheel rim on a previous video. I'll work on it in a next video.
th-cam.com/video/a9KJWOkmeyg/w-d-xo.html
@@Cechaflo thank you so much
Maestro
Hola Donde estan ustedes? donde esta su taller?
Which Glue, do you use?
How do I contact you? Need to ask you a few things about re trim work.
If only there was audio
Cesar, what was the glue you painted on the thread ends & stitches, please. This protects thread from fraying & deteriorating, does it? Is your thread like a heavy duty cotton or hemp?
I'm not making steering wheel covers, lol, I'm just interested in how to protect sewing on say, handbags or craft work. I could watch you working for hours! It'svery relaxing! Thankyou 😊
Hello, I have used a 'yellow brushable glue':th-cam.com/video/o2xeezdF8Ss/w-d-xo.html Some points of glue on the ends help to avoid loosening of stitches. The thread I have used for these stitches is 'upholsterytpolyester thread' size 138.
www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=polyester-thread
Thanks so much for watching the videos!
Hi Cesar, do you have to use a different kind of leather for the airbag ? or will it still deploy through the leather? Just something I was interested in.
Hi Ryan, In case of wheels with airbags this area should not be recovered. But, if we want to do it it would be necessary to respect the tearing lines to let the deployment and the 'sewings'(double stitches, etc.) should be 'simulated'...the 'sewn pieces should be just attached togetther but not sewn all along its center line. The leather material could be of same thickness (same leather).
Hola Cechaflo
Muchas gracias por tan instructivos vídeos!
Quería preguntarle por el tipo de hilo que usa para la costura, leí que era de poliéster, pero al 100%? Qué grosor?. Gracias de antemano!
Hola Antoni, Efectivamente los hilos que se usan para los volantes son los mismos(100 % polyester)(también los de nylon sirven, pero que sean los hilos de tapicería) que se usan para hacer tapicería de carros y muebles. Para las puntadas 'europeas/de polígonos o de 'bastilla' se usan hilos delgados. En Mexico es el N° cero, que es el que le sigue al estandar que es el N°8. Para las puntadas de 'beisbol, de cruz y otras' se usa un hilo mas grueso que puede ser el 'doble cero' y hasta el 'triple cero'.
Gracias.
Alguna marca en concreto mejor que otra? Por aquí en España para tapicería se usa mucho coats
se ve facil en el video, pero yo lo intente hoy y no me salio. creo que corte la piel el lado que no se estira. y pues cuando lo jalo para pornerlo sobre el volante y no llega. manana voy a intentarlo con un nuevo corte y hacerlo como 2 mas largo. oiga Don Cesar siempre se sigue la medida de adentro para hacer el corte? gracias.
Si tiene que ve mucho cortar la pieza del lado estirable de la piel.
th-cam.com/video/dhmCJFpOs_0/w-d-xo.html
Si se tiene que tomar en cuenta la medida interna del aro, porque en esta parte los bordes se van a unir para coserlos. La piel se estira hácia arriba hasta alcanzar su máximo estiramiento en el lomo del aro.
En realidad al estirarse la piel a lo largo se llega a encoger en su ancho, por eso hay que darle un aumento para ese encogimiento. El grano impreso en la piel también llega a borrarse mas en la parte superior.
Un poco de paciencia y lo va a lograr. Prueba y error son claves de la tapicería.
@@Cechaflo gracias Don cesar. Este fue mi primer intento haciendo un volante, lo intentare de nuevo mañana hasta que salga. saludos
Niceè
Thanks so much for appreciating the video!
perfectly
thanks for your share . i will continue to follow you .what is the leather ? cowhide or sheepskin .
Cowhide leather is mostly used to wrap wheels.
How to determine the curvature allowance? Thank you
It is in the first training related video: th-cam.com/video/PcAmaou3F2g/w-d-xo.html
There is no sound!!!why?
My steering wheel is already covered in leather which needs replacing. Can I use the old leather as a stencil, taking care of the stretch line, or it is useless because if I use it the new leather will fit too loose? Thanks!
If you want to make same design, yes, the old cover could be used as a template. As the cover was stretched lengthwise, after removing it , we will see some 'lumps' which were formed due to stretching all over the rim. There is also an 'stretching' breadthwise, but it is minimum. Lay the 'old cover pieces' over a cardboard to get new templates. Try to flatten the surface putting the 'lumps' aligned' upright, and start the process.
For another idea, the Hog ring forum stands out a related video:www.thehogring.com/2012/07/12/how-to-upholster-a-steering-wheel/
You are welcome anytime!
Thank you for the reply, Sir!
Hola cesar. Gracias por cada tutorial, he aprendido mucho y amo este oficio. No deje de enseñarnos maestro. Tengo una consulta. Como hocer la union de dos piezas para que la costura quede diagonal y no recta. Como los volantes de seat del año 2010. Muchas gracias. Un saludo enorme
Estimado Jonatan, En cuanto a la pregunta, lo primero sería dibujar la forma deseada, luego para facilitar el proceso, rebajar aprox. 5 mm el canal alrededor del dibujo.
Teniendo esto listo, le va a servir para asegurar un extremo con un 'cincho de plastico de 3 mm de ancho aprox.', luego jala a su lugar el otro extremo y lo asegura también para poder darle forma a la pieza de cuero/piel. Y asi las otras piexas.
Al sacar la pieza moldead, tendrá una forma de 'U' y a la hora de coser parecerá difícil, pero no lo es si cose lo mas cercano al filo, no mas de 5 mm de 'tolerancia de costura'.
Espero que esta información sirva de algo.
Cechaflo de verdad muchisimas gracias.
Pdta: animese a escribir un libro seria fantastico.
Can you tell me what kind of cloth tape you’re using that sticks to leather. I recently bought some and it didn’t stick. Thanks
I have never used cloth that sticks to leather material.
@@Cechaflo I’m referring to what the tape you were using in this video
@@scottiewhigham3431 I now understand, sorry. I am using 'masking tape'. It is the same tape car painters use.
I'm looking to wrap my wheel in alcantara. While some of this looks like it would transfer over, I don't think all of it would. Do you have a course or recommendation for wrapping in alcantara?
Wrapping procedures with Alcantara material are similar as if it were with leather.
Alcantara also has a breadthwise stretchy side that should be taken into account.
You would need to order Alcantara with no backing cloth on its reverse because these are destined to car seats. It is the same material used to wrap dashboards.
@@Cechaflo got it thank you, that's what I have
Hello, congratulations on the videos
I request information on the diameter of the
polyester thread?
Enrico
Italy
Hello Enrico, The diameter is 0.3 mm . In Mexico this thread is called 'size number zero'. In USA it corresponds to size 138 www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=polyester-thread-138
Thanks for watching the video!
hi ....whatis name the glue
How do we set up a job with you, do you have a website?
Beautiful craftsmanship. That type of skill is passed on from generation to generation. Making the world more luxurious one stitch at a time! Will an existing steering wheel heater work with a new leather wrap over top? Thank you for sharing your trade and detailed expertise.
Thanks for appreciating this video!
Regarding your question, I think so because the cover is just a cover and does not affect that device.
Buon giorno! Complimenti vi seguo dall’Italia!
Vorrei chiedere gentilmente come fate a calcolare il raggio della curva ( i 6 mm che avete calcolato nel video ) grazie
I assume you are referring to the hight of the 'curvature addition' (6mm for this steering wheel)
th-cam.com/video/ODcGWn9yhpE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GVrnMWLYMPUwOfyw&t=1077
The 'curvature hight' changes according to the thickness/diameter of the steering-wheel rim.
This support video shows the 'curvature height' is 3 mm because the rim is thinner.
th-cam.com/video/WxpSFNkjhY8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=db-7x1CrpygqYLcg&t=239
There are more related support videos:
1.th-cam.com/video/dhmCJFpOs_0/w-d-xo.html
2.th-cam.com/video/FXvs9mMCggA/w-d-xo.html
3.th-cam.com/video/e8wyN4S5Tm4/w-d-xo.html
4.th-cam.com/video/IlH3A6Ifbvo/w-d-xo.html
5.Junction curvature
Do not forget the outer circumference is longer due to the stretching. The inner circumference is shorter
Grazie mille ! Sto imparando spero un giorno di diventare bravo come voi . Un saluto dall’Italia 🇮🇹
@@simonestuto6662 A big hug from Mexico!
Thank you very much for steering wheel courses. I have one question: will you add new courses for sale in your shop? Its rather empty since you opened it. Only three courses. I would like to learn more about upholestry.
To the moment, I'm not thinking in adding 'new courses for sale' in a new website. As I have realized, I'm going to continue with the 'free tutorials' on youtube. Not much people is interested in buying upholstery courses.
Thanks for watching the videos!
+Cechaflo Ok, its even better but will these free tutorials be the same quality as steering wheel? And as good as those in the shop? I think the problem was with the prices. It's ok for me, as I want to be upholester, but for most people its not a job but hobby maybe and they dont earn a lot of money from it. I am little worried because I would like to see good, long tutorials to really learn this beautiful craft. Or maybe good, solid tutorial for free on YT and more information and tips for smaller price in the shop. Im just thinking.
Hi Cesar, Would you be willing to recover a 1973 VW Beetle dash to wrap like the blue trimmed one you did a few months ago. Can I get an email to contact you for shipping info. Super nice !! Thx, Ron
How do you find the curvature height of the rim?
This playlist of support videos would be of great help:
th-cam.com/video/dhmCJFpOs_0/w-d-xo.html
What is the "special cleaner" you use to remove the wax pencil marks?
Till now I have not found out the components of this solvent. Shoemakers, here in Mexico use it a lot to clean off goo, dust, etc. from shoe's leather.
Can you suggest an alternative? I tried IPA alcohol, but it appeared some of the dye was coming off. I purchased some denatured ethanol to make the softening solution you recomended, would you suggest using this?
I think the best would be the use of a mild product, soap, shampoo, cleaner, etc. with lukewarm water. I have no much idea, sorry.
Master trimmer Eric Gordon (Hog Ring Car Upholstery Forum) gives us a tip:
'I use china markers( black and white) as well as a Space pen (silver). China marker cleans up well with Acry solv applied with foam or micro soft towel'.
This is the product: www.amazon.com/TRANSTAR-9783-Acry-Solvent-Aerosol/dp/B000RI578K
Do a test on scraps of leather/vinyl beforehand, and let us know what happened. I think this product would also work for 'wax pencils'.
Do not use alcohol. It is too strong. it removes lacquer and pigment from leather. To soften leather I sue alcohol mixed with water to reduce the effect. Besides, shampoo product helps to absorb it and not let it penetrate so much through.
What about this other product:
www.mrclean.com/en-us/shop-products/magic-erasers/magic-eraser-original