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Old 09-01-2015, 01:34 PM   #8
NJ C10 Guy
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Re: Upholstery issue

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY View Post
FWIW the "right" way to do that would be to cut each piece with a 1/4-1/2" overlap, then roll and double-stitch them, putting the seam at the apex of the bend. If you look at how the bespoke builders run tweed or leather interiors, all "hard" edges usually have a sewn seam.

You're 100% right. The only issue is that I don't own a sewing machine, nor did I want to pay someone to do it for me. Not to mention that I'm sure my seam would be all kinds of jacked up. Either way, I got my fix, it doesn't look cheap, and it only cost me a couple bucks.
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