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

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  • čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
  • 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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Komentáře • 227

  • @labinornebiu7614
    @labinornebiu7614 Před rokem +48

    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 Před 2 lety +65

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

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  Před 2 lety +5

      that is a fact

    • @jaimevasqiez4207
      @jaimevasqiez4207 Před rokem

      @@FordEra +qqqqqq q

    • @cecilsabourin9462
      @cecilsabourin9462 Před rokem +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 Před 9 měsíci +4

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

  • @HenryAlvarez
    @HenryAlvarez Před rokem +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!

  • @shackman1306
    @shackman1306 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @matthewholmes9128
    @matthewholmes9128 Před rokem +3

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

  • @red_fox_flareside
    @red_fox_flareside Před 2 lety +6

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

  • @pauleyedwin6056
    @pauleyedwin6056 Před 13 dny

    Always love to see pattern/build/stitching videos.

  • @bustbeel1
    @bustbeel1 Před 7 měsíci

    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!

  • @mingthemerciless6855
    @mingthemerciless6855 Před 9 měsíci

    Great to see Cato again.

  • @rbblu
    @rbblu Před rokem +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😎

  • @victoriakidder6711
    @victoriakidder6711 Před 11 měsíci

    Looks amazing! You guys are all great!!!

  • @professorgt969
    @professorgt969 Před rokem +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  Před rokem

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

  • @hoffa_82nd2
    @hoffa_82nd2 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @viktorostrom3960
    @viktorostrom3960 Před rokem

    Immaculate vibes. GREAT vid

  • @jdmchickkustomz9417
    @jdmchickkustomz9417 Před rokem +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

  • @HoosierRooster
    @HoosierRooster Před rokem

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

  • @bigun8910
    @bigun8910 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @charltonarmstrong9022
    @charltonarmstrong9022 Před rokem +1

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

  • @Cardboardcar918
    @Cardboardcar918 Před 10 měsíci +3

    You have no idea how much you’ve inspired me

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  Před 10 měsíci

      That’s awesome

  • @mickeythompson1562
    @mickeythompson1562 Před 2 lety +3

    Nice Job! Cato is the man!

  • @BasinMotorsports
    @BasinMotorsports Před 2 měsíci +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.

  • @jonhampton1774
    @jonhampton1774 Před 5 měsíci

    Good to see Cato. Awesome content.

  • @robbiepayne5570
    @robbiepayne5570 Před rokem +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. .

  • @permindersingh2004
    @permindersingh2004 Před rokem

    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 Před rokem +1

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

  • @andynko4033
    @andynko4033 Před rokem

    Great job guys. I need my seats done.

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @jeffnaylor4838
    @jeffnaylor4838 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @williegibson2510
    @williegibson2510 Před rokem

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

  • @jesseking2368
    @jesseking2368 Před rokem

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

  • @ndav8r
    @ndav8r Před rokem +23

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

    • @deltajohnny
      @deltajohnny Před rokem +7

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

    • @johnfawcett5084
      @johnfawcett5084 Před 8 měsíci +5

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

    • @bustbeel1
      @bustbeel1 Před 7 měsíci

      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.

  • @thedeejayboy6272
    @thedeejayboy6272 Před rokem

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

  • @shaneconnors757
    @shaneconnors757 Před rokem +1

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

  • @tezsullivan6048
    @tezsullivan6048 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  Před 10 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @ronhelman3985
    @ronhelman3985 Před 2 lety +3

    Cato's done some good work!!!!

  • @joeshumo9457
    @joeshumo9457 Před rokem +2

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

  • @zanek532
    @zanek532 Před rokem

    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.

  • @TheFrameoff
    @TheFrameoff Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @c7d3p
    @c7d3p Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @robertgeist2873
    @robertgeist2873 Před rokem +1

    Great to see you again!

  • @angelwings798
    @angelwings798 Před rokem

    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. 😀

  • @bryanluntz1603
    @bryanluntz1603 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @billybike57
    @billybike57 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @richardhaviland6204
    @richardhaviland6204 Před rokem

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

  • @charlesgraham9954
    @charlesgraham9954 Před rokem

    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.

  • @KazeemAdeyemi-er8us
    @KazeemAdeyemi-er8us Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @jessegoldston70
    @jessegoldston70 Před 2 lety +2

    Yes indeed that is Awesome

  • @mel_tillis2
    @mel_tillis2 Před rokem

    Thank you for speaking great English! Great demo!

  • @jimmyfavereau
    @jimmyfavereau Před rokem

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

  • @TheMr39
    @TheMr39 Před 9 měsíci

    Good work I like the learning video, do more Cato

  • @juniorcharles8493
    @juniorcharles8493 Před rokem

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

  • @panagiotisharos9625
    @panagiotisharos9625 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Congratulations.. regards from Athens Greece...

  • @lgabor9053
    @lgabor9053 Před měsícem

    Would really love to attend one of those classes 👍👍

  • @johnbeharre208
    @johnbeharre208 Před měsícem

    Awesome job

  • @edgargiobanny
    @edgargiobanny Před rokem

    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

  • @MarioOrtiz-uv4bg
    @MarioOrtiz-uv4bg Před 11 měsíci

    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

  • @thetamoonedme7340
    @thetamoonedme7340 Před rokem

    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 😆)

  • @deborahharris2775
    @deborahharris2775 Před rokem +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!

  • @antoniocarlos5955
    @antoniocarlos5955 Před 9 měsíci

    Exelente trabalho muito bom parabéns pelo canal

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz4004 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @alfredorobledo3309
    @alfredorobledo3309 Před rokem

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

  • @evaristoescobedo4577
    @evaristoescobedo4577 Před rokem +1

    Great job bro.

  • @19507385
    @19507385 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great job thanks for sharing

  • @dumbass3770
    @dumbass3770 Před 2 lety +1

    Cool class

  • @user-fg4ot2kl8s
    @user-fg4ot2kl8s Před 11 měsíci +1

    Best wishes🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @wahjuput0369
    @wahjuput0369 Před 10 měsíci

    Awesome❤❤❤

  • @blastinstarrecords3108
    @blastinstarrecords3108 Před 10 měsíci

    Im learning 😌

  • @derricklaukaitis
    @derricklaukaitis Před rokem +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!

  • @laviudanegra2208
    @laviudanegra2208 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @ericconklin3848
    @ericconklin3848 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice job

  • @luizafara6438
    @luizafara6438 Před rokem

    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!!

  • @jabjab12
    @jabjab12 Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome

  • @sewwhatseamstress9076

    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!

  • @geoffreymills9932
    @geoffreymills9932 Před rokem

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

  • @built4battle667
    @built4battle667 Před rokem

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

  • @acoupetroop617
    @acoupetroop617 Před rokem +1

    I would love to take one of your classes.

  • @kylephillips5693
    @kylephillips5693 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Very cool

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  Před 9 měsíci

      thanks for watching

  • @MLFranklin
    @MLFranklin Před rokem +2

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

  • @moacyrgomesfilho
    @moacyrgomesfilho Před rokem +1

    Great! Show!

  • @772777777777777
    @772777777777777 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @MissionaryForMexico
    @MissionaryForMexico Před rokem

    Bad Ass Man!

  • @ishsiriram8286
    @ishsiriram8286 Před 2 lety

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

  • @zakaroonetwork777
    @zakaroonetwork777 Před 9 měsíci +1

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

  • @h.h.legacydiesel6724
    @h.h.legacydiesel6724 Před 2 lety +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  Před 2 lety

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

  • @georgef1176
    @georgef1176 Před rokem +1

    Cato miss you on tv brother

  • @martinasmartynas4952
    @martinasmartynas4952 Před rokem

    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

  • @vegaszgreatvegas5505
    @vegaszgreatvegas5505 Před 11 měsíci

    I want to take that class 😭 so much

  • @frankm8533
    @frankm8533 Před 2 lety +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  Před 2 lety +2

      Anyone can sign up.

    • @frankm8533
      @frankm8533 Před 2 lety +1

      @@FordEra I had no idea he offered that

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @onomatopoeidia
    @onomatopoeidia Před 8 měsíci

    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!

  • @hepe2808
    @hepe2808 Před měsícem

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

  • @TerrydeAlaska
    @TerrydeAlaska Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the video. The link took me to online classes and not the in-person classes. Maybe you can take a look at it...

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  Před 8 měsíci

      I will check it out

  • @MateoSanchez-
    @MateoSanchez- Před rokem

    Nice

  • @emmanueltetteh2690
    @emmanueltetteh2690 Před rokem

    Woow..! Great job guys but I am an upholsterer in Ghana and want to come and work in your company..

  • @sethparrow04
    @sethparrow04 Před 10 měsíci

    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?

  • @willnthewoods
    @willnthewoods Před rokem

    Any info on density of foams used in different areas?

  • @badromecheter3432
    @badromecheter3432 Před 11 měsíci

    Khadma chaba 😍🫶🇩🇿

  • @doorran
    @doorran Před rokem

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

  • @arhzee3310
    @arhzee3310 Před rokem +3

    Customers that complain about prices need to watch these videos

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  Před rokem

      Your absolutely right

    • @arhzee3310
      @arhzee3310 Před rokem

      I’m an auto upholsterer for 43 years. I love the customers that ask “Can’t you just throw a quick cover on it?”

    • @arhzee3310
      @arhzee3310 Před rokem

      I’m an auto upholsterer for 43 years. I love the customers that ask “Can’t you just throw a quick cover on it?”

    • @arhzee3310
      @arhzee3310 Před rokem

      I’m an auto upholsterer for 43 years. I love the customers that ask “Can’t you just throw a quick cover on it?”

    • @arhzee3310
      @arhzee3310 Před rokem

      I’m an auto upholsterer for 43 years. I love the customers that ask “Can’t you just throw a quick cover on it?”

  • @frankmartin5483
    @frankmartin5483 Před rokem +1

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

    • @FordEra
      @FordEra  Před rokem

      Fly in, we couldn’t give to much info