Upholsterer needed!

[harrymarlin]

I have original fabric 1967 convertible seat covers. The basketweave (1967 heat seam pattern is not accurately reproduced) is good, and feels supple, except for a small tear. I'm looking for an upholsterer who is up for recreating the seat covers (new flat vinyl sides) with the original basketweave. Does anyone have a recommendation of an upholsterer who might take on this project?
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-Harry
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1967 Ruby Red Convertible Beetle ("Becky")
ISO Albuquerque "Imported Motors" dealership paraphernalia

[harrymarlin]

[clockworkbox]

I would contact Sewfine:
https://sewfineproducts.com/Bug-Custom-Interiors

I have seen a few different people use them and it is who I would use if I could afford them.
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'69 Beetle (pieces)
Learning the hard way is still learning...

[harrymarlin]

[harrymarlin]

Bump - does anyone have any other recommendations of an upholsterer or seamstress/tailor who may work with older/original material? I'd like to scope this down from calling every upholsterer in North America.

Thanks for any recommendations you can give!
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-Harry
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1967 Ruby Red Convertible Beetle ("Becky")
ISO Albuquerque "Imported Motors" dealership paraphernalia

[jeffrey8164]

I’d try your local places first. Don’t forget about the people that do boats.
I had my seats upholstered by a furniture shop. The guy that did it said: “Upholstery is Upholstery. Doesn’t matter what the chair goes in.”
Maybe I got lucky as they had no problem using my material either.
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[harrymarlin]