How To Build Custom Seats with Cato's Custom Upholstery | Bitchin Stichin | Ford Era

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  • Hey All, In this video we headed up to Atlanta, GA home of Cato's Custom Upholstery to take a Bitchin Stichin Course that Cato teaches every once in a while.
    Go to BitchinStichinOfficial.com to see when the next class is.
    To stay up to date follow us on Instagram / thefordera or the personal / solomonlunger
    You can support the channel by going to FORDERA.com and getting some cool merch!
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  • @labinornebiu7614
    @labinornebiu7614 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Attention !
    For begginers or for more precise work ,
    just remove your old seats upholstery and unsew everything into pieces, so then you will have a completely precise pattern for your car seats. Then at the pattern you can design custom upholstery designs , and then you just have a little more job because it's custom design but if you want to change just fabric of seats this way it's a lot easier.

  • @malcolmzilla
    @malcolmzilla 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    it's great to have skill... it is AWESOME when someone can pass that skill along... Cato is a great coach

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      that is a fact

    • @jaimevasqiez4207
      @jaimevasqiez4207 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FordEra +qqqqqq q

    • @cecilsabourin9462
      @cecilsabourin9462 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cato, great to see you here,do miss you though with the Martin bros. Always loved your fantastic interiors,outstanding. And thank you for doing this ,quite timely fo me as i,m restoring a triumph spitfire. I,m sure your tutelage will be well recieved good luck to you ,friend

  • @danielsprenkle6147
    @danielsprenkle6147 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This probably one of the best videos on building a seat from scratch. I love it.

  • @HenryAlvarez
    @HenryAlvarez ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have been making my own seat covers for my motorcycle a few times now and it's basically just basic pleats and connections. Really would like to try making one for my car. Learned a lot of tricks from this video! Great job!

  • @BasinMotorsports
    @BasinMotorsports หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice work on the seat. I just finished the class today in Salt Lake City at Cato's new shop. It's definitely a workout.

  • @red_fox_flareside
    @red_fox_flareside 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice work Solomon! Upholstery is a subject I’ve always wanted to see more of.

  • @shackman1306
    @shackman1306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Solomon thank you Cato. I always enjoyed your work on Bitchin rides. Have a another great day.

  • @matthewholmes9128
    @matthewholmes9128 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That's what we need, you guys teach so amazing...thank you

  • @bustbeel1
    @bustbeel1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I do my own upholstery my mother was a Seamstress and her old machines were used a little improperly but they they worked until I could afford the proper machine seeing people learn this trade is fantastic! I like restoring classic Cars have learned a lot from You Tube channels too! Keep Learning!

  • @jeffnaylor4838
    @jeffnaylor4838 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just bought a Lotus Europa, and need to reupholster the seats. This is so helpful - even if I buy the covers the assembly tuition is going to be so handy to refer to.

  • @Cardboardcar918
    @Cardboardcar918 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You have no idea how much you’ve inspired me

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s awesome

  • @rbblu
    @rbblu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been doing this for 20 plus year's on and off! i feel i need to be updated hope your video's help! Great job posting ur site!!! Love it😎

  • @hoffa_82nd2
    @hoffa_82nd2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great guy Cato is. Very nice job for your first time making a seat.....congrats

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, thank you

  • @jdmchickkustomz9417
    @jdmchickkustomz9417 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so awesome I do all my custom work except for upholstery and I really want to learn and buy a sewing machine!! Love the video guys

  • @professorgt969
    @professorgt969 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Awesome work guys! Just started tinkering with a sewing machine. I want to learn how to do this stuff so that I can reupholster my dream car, that after waiting over 40 years I finally acquired last year! Need to schedule taking your next class for sure!

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  ปีที่แล้ว

      Congratulations on that and he has a few a year so you can definitely get to the next one

  • @charltonarmstrong9022
    @charltonarmstrong9022 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching him on that show on motor trend, with joe, and his wife snd shorty, that's cool that he has this!

  • @permindersingh2004
    @permindersingh2004 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omg, it's the first time I ask you tube a question and I find exactly what I am looking for on the first title I hit. You guys are awesome. I am from the UK and wish that I could work in a place like yours. You have a laugh but are serious about your work and excellent at it. Well done at the sewing as well as corners are never easy especially when it's leather and foam. 😊

  • @saintkenny9296
    @saintkenny9296 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is pretty sweet you guys! You did an amazing job. 1st seat cover or not, looks amazingly well done!

  • @mingthemerciless6855
    @mingthemerciless6855 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to see Cato again.

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a great job, thanks for the information and instructions, great video, looking forward to the next one

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @victoriakidder6711
    @victoriakidder6711 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks amazing! You guys are all great!!!

  • @HoosierRooster
    @HoosierRooster ปีที่แล้ว

    He does a great job always enjoyed seeing him on iron Resurrection

  • @bigun8910
    @bigun8910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! It’s always good to learn a new skill

  • @c7d3p
    @c7d3p 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That would be so cool to learn just to do my own bench seat upholstery. Nice job Solomon. 👍

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      right, it would probably be cheaper even with taking the class

  • @angelwings798
    @angelwings798 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks very neat! I would like too get an old style hippie bus and learn how too make custom seats and more! Thanks for the video. 😀

  • @williegibson2510
    @williegibson2510 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't seen Cato since iron resurrection... it's good to see him still doing his thing.

  • @tezsullivan6048
    @tezsullivan6048 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome work for a first time Solomon, Cato is a Legend👍👍

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @jonhampton1774
    @jonhampton1774 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good to see Cato. Awesome content.

  • @bryanluntz1603
    @bryanluntz1603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work Solomon
    Great seat
    A bunch of work into each seat Cato
    Impressive

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you liked it!

  • @mickeythompson1562
    @mickeythompson1562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice Job! Cato is the man!

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely is

  • @viktorostrom3960
    @viktorostrom3960 ปีที่แล้ว

    Immaculate vibes. GREAT vid

  • @jesseking2368
    @jesseking2368 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty cool video man! I need to fix the seats in one of my vehicles. This is literally the first video I've watched.

  • @zanek532
    @zanek532 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll probably be watching a lot of your vids so I can start helping my dad at his Upholstery business here in Lake Wylie SC.

  • @andynko4033
    @andynko4033 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job guys. I need my seats done.

  • @joeshumo9457
    @joeshumo9457 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That long arm industrial sewing machine and extended table is the tricky part.

  • @robbiepayne5570
    @robbiepayne5570 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Been in the upholstery business 46 years. Cato does great work! Watched a lot on Iron Resurrection. I would like to see a how to video on leather wrapping and stitching a steering wheel. .

  • @thedeejayboy6272
    @thedeejayboy6272 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Catos!! It is like I was in the class.

  • @TheFrameoff
    @TheFrameoff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool , I know why getting a seat done is expensive . Good work

  • @billybike57
    @billybike57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cato! I’ve lost track of you since your departure from your last gig on Iron Resurrection. I’m following now!

  • @ronhelman3985
    @ronhelman3985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cato's done some good work!!!!

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      without a doubt

  • @charlesgraham9954
    @charlesgraham9954 ปีที่แล้ว

    i did upholstery at a boat factory, then did custom boat upholstery. hard part is to learn to stitch straight. now i learned how to build a shoe/boot from scratch with 360 welts. i messed up a lot of shoes and boots before i made something worth wearing. glad i used cheap leathers. humans have the fastest muscle memory, we learn fast.

  • @lgabor9053
    @lgabor9053 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Would really love to attend one of those classes 👍👍

  • @shaneconnors757
    @shaneconnors757 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Job ....Well Done....l Have been Motor Trimming for 40 Years and l am still learning

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  ปีที่แล้ว

      Right on

  • @robertgeist2873
    @robertgeist2873 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see you again!

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, thanks!

    • @robertgeist2873
      @robertgeist2873 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can u make c-1 corvette seats?

  • @jimmyfavereau
    @jimmyfavereau ปีที่แล้ว

    well done! experience cant be bought , it has to be lived.. keep on truckin'!

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said

  • @richardhaviland6204
    @richardhaviland6204 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff! This might inspire people to learn this trade!

  • @KazeemAdeyemi-er8us
    @KazeemAdeyemi-er8us 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job I need to see more these is empowerment for me thanks you I will learn more

  • @deborahharris2775
    @deborahharris2775 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job on the seat cover and awesome video! Very informative. What size thread do you sew the covers with? I noticed your machine was a Consew, what needle size do you use? I have made vinyl & leather purses & bags and my son & I are going to have a go with seat covers for a 1930 Ford. I would love to take one of your classes!

  • @derricklaukaitis
    @derricklaukaitis ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for posting this video! It helps me feel more comfortable about tackling the re-upholstery projects I have ahead of me! :)
    Hey... question... I am planning to redo the original seats in our Sprinter van so they're more comfortable for the wife and me on long trips. Plus, I need to re-do the bench seats in the way back since they need to match the captain's seats I got from a set of '06 Envoy SUV's. Anyway, for the driver and passenger seats, is it better to go with a more dense foam or should I go with something softer? Or should I do a layer of more dense foam covered with a layer of softer foam? Comfort and support are my goals (nobody likes a sore butt!).
    Thanks again for your videos!

  • @panagiotisharos9625
    @panagiotisharos9625 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations.. regards from Athens Greece...

  • @johnbeharre208
    @johnbeharre208 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome job

  • @TheMr39
    @TheMr39 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good work I like the learning video, do more Cato

  • @mel_tillis2
    @mel_tillis2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for speaking great English! Great demo!

  • @thetamoonedme7340
    @thetamoonedme7340 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is AWESOME! Hope I can find a class like this in the Los Angeles area, I’m working on a 65’ Riviera (and maybe a career change 😆)

  • @MarioOrtiz-uv4bg
    @MarioOrtiz-uv4bg 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good job for your 1st time your going to do great especially with Cato by your side. Wish they would of given Cato more tv time while he was sewing

  • @jessegoldston70
    @jessegoldston70 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes indeed that is Awesome

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you

  • @edgargiobanny
    @edgargiobanny ปีที่แล้ว

    Super video the truth is very good I work with my dad on upholstery and the truth is that at first I almost didn't like it but I have taken an interest in learning and I already know how to use the sewing machine but I still feel that I lack it, I think that sewing has its secrets

  • @772777777777777
    @772777777777777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do have any video on how to use arrow head strips like the do one gm cars seats and c clips...to attach the leather to the seat rail.

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz4004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video Cato’s dose Beautiful work Solomon nice job for never Using a sewing machine

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you

  • @juniorcharles8493
    @juniorcharles8493 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff i like the sewing machine it's have a lot of space.

  • @ndav8r
    @ndav8r ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I was taught never to glue leather to foam and never to glue the cover to the seat foam.

    • @deltajohnny
      @deltajohnny ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I also learnt the same... the way they did is easier, but leather and foam must move indepently 👍

    • @johnfawcett5084
      @johnfawcett5084 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      it's temp glue. doesn't really matter after you sew the backing on tbh

    • @bustbeel1
      @bustbeel1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would cut just through the foam leave a large hem in the center lay the cover over the seat foam then use Hog Rings underneath onto the Springs of the seat in the outer centers first no glue then pull material over the foam and Hog Ring the edges then attach the side covers. You said yours were custom every application is different! I would like to see someone do a solid headliner with a line around and just inside the outer edge. I have a 66 Charger Headliner I have to in Dark Blue suede. It has two line that are recessed and when I removed the material those lines are less prominent and now I need to add some foam to the soft fiberglass headliner board.

  • @19507385
    @19507385 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job thanks for sharing

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You bet

  • @ishsiriram8286
    @ishsiriram8286 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, what is the density of the foam being used there?

  • @zakaroonetwork777
    @zakaroonetwork777 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Could you Please Share a Link to the Full Long Version of this Session. Thanks.

  • @luizafara6438
    @luizafara6438 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good morning!
    I really like how you explain.
    Tell me, please, when you have time, what is the name of the sponge from which you made the chair and the machine with which you made the channel in the foam.
    Thank you very much!!
    Keep up the good work gentlemen!!

  • @evaristoescobedo4577
    @evaristoescobedo4577 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job bro.

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the visit

  • @built4battle667
    @built4battle667 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing stuff. I'm looking to get into doing this. What type of sewing machine would work ??

  • @alfredorobledo3309
    @alfredorobledo3309 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you schooling..... I want to learn more.....

  • @antoniocarlos5955
    @antoniocarlos5955 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Exelente trabalho muito bom parabéns pelo canal

  • @sewwhatseamstress9076
    @sewwhatseamstress9076 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ever r covered a classic car beach seat that has several "sections/channels". I am going to be doing my FIRST ONE!" using leather,batting, and cording.Wouldlove to see a video showing the steps. The seat form is WOOD!

  • @martinasmartynas4952
    @martinasmartynas4952 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey guys , thank you for the video , can you tell me what kind of material you used in the video? Would like to try this restoration my self , thanks

  • @laviudanegra2208
    @laviudanegra2208 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys did a good job amazing! Where are you guys located!??

  • @MLFranklin
    @MLFranklin 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome! Can you show us how to make a proper seat for the 1960s Ford GT40?

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      im sure he can

  • @geoffreymills9932
    @geoffreymills9932 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was pretty cool, are we gonna see the back being made now

  • @sethparrow04
    @sethparrow04 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m in the process of planning on making a custom bomber style bucket seat for my gokart, but struggling how i would fasten the cushion to the bomber seat. Any idea how i would go about that? I was thinking of putting a steel plate with welded on nuts on the wood backing, (hides the stapling as well), then bolting that to my bomber seat. Would that work?

  • @hepe2808
    @hepe2808 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do you have a video on foam selection? I want to make really comfortable Cadillac seats

  • @h.h.legacydiesel6724
    @h.h.legacydiesel6724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Solomon!
    Yes! definitely like the how to, you do the work instruction video, also like any, how do you do that vidio's? Trans build, injector size and balance build, dash update and replacement, " Dakota Digital ". 9" Detroit lockers...
    Thanks for sharing 👍.
    ✌🏻🔑 🙋‍♂️ 🌧 🇨🇦 👨‍🦽 😎.

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I plan to do alot more of the how to videos in the future

  • @dumbass3770
    @dumbass3770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool class

  • @acoupetroop617
    @acoupetroop617 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love to take one of your classes.

  • @jabjab12
    @jabjab12 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome

  • @willnthewoods
    @willnthewoods ปีที่แล้ว

    Any info on density of foams used in different areas?

  • @onomatopoeidia
    @onomatopoeidia 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great thanks. What’s that stunning Crème De Menthe colour on that car in the background? Got a paint code for that? Looks like the Bugatti colour I have been searching for to use on my classic mini van. Would love more info on that paint? Thanks!

  • @itsmeahschannel5629
    @itsmeahschannel5629 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you compress springs enough to attach vinyl to a metal seat?

  • @user-fg4ot2kl8s
    @user-fg4ot2kl8s 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best wishes🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks

  • @ericconklin3848
    @ericconklin3848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job

  • @wahjuput0369
    @wahjuput0369 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome❤❤❤

  • @frankm8533
    @frankm8533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man I would kill to take a class there! Been a fan of his work a long time. They going to put Salomon on the payroll Lol

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Anyone can sign up.

    • @frankm8533
      @frankm8533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FordEra I had no idea he offered that

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@frankm8533 every once in awhile he does. i put the link to his website in the description

  • @goodenoughgarage7749
    @goodenoughgarage7749 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of glue was in the can vs in the spray gun?

  • @danahoward759
    @danahoward759 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What type of sewing machine are you using? Some machines won't sew through leather or a certain thickness

  • @kylephillips5693
    @kylephillips5693 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very cool

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks for watching

  • @blastinstarrecords3108
    @blastinstarrecords3108 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im learning 😌

  • @TheTyrantfan
    @TheTyrantfan ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of different foam was used?

  • @moacyrgomesfilho
    @moacyrgomesfilho ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great! Show!

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @92greymare
    @92greymare 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wanted to look into some of the classes but the link is broken. Is there a new site?

  • @angelgigabyte
    @angelgigabyte ปีที่แล้ว

    What thickness of leather are you using?

  • @doorran
    @doorran ปีที่แล้ว

    my biggest issue is with restoration of old seats.. matching foam density and springiness.. I keep ending up with duvets as the foam settles.

  • @frankmartin5483
    @frankmartin5483 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    if i lived closer i would take the classes. wish the video told the thickness of the foams used on each

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  ปีที่แล้ว

      Fly in, we couldn’t give to much info

  • @GaryYoung-eq1ph
    @GaryYoung-eq1ph ปีที่แล้ว

    2 repair worn out seat cushion, can u repair without removing the entire seat?

  • @matiwiertara2137
    @matiwiertara2137 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many hours does it usually last?

  • @gnarlyguap5643
    @gnarlyguap5643 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of foam are used ?