Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This tutorial is ideal for do-it-yourselfers who want to learn how to sew their own folding pedestal fishing boat seat. There is no need to worry if your old foam has bottomed out; we demonstrate how to cut new foam and how to cut foam wedges to create a bucket-style seat bottom. You can choose premium seating vinyl, such as EverSoft®, in colors that complement the design of your boat by creating new seat covers. We have everything you need at Sailrite, including fabrics, foam, tools, instructions, and more!
youtu.be/r1fCOO-PzwA
Intro - 0:00
Removing Old Vinyl Fabric - 0:52
MAKING SEAT BOTTOM FOAM & COVER:
Cutting New Foam - 3:25
Cutting Bucket Style Foam Wedges - 4:59
Separating Old Cover for Patterns - 8:17
Adding Extra Color to the Top Plate - 11:21
Patterning Top Plate - 13:16
Sewing Boxing to the Top Plate - 14:51
MAKING BACKREST COVER:
Separating Old Cover for Patterns - 18:17
Adding Extra Color to the Top Plate - 19:11
Patterning Top Plate - 20:47
Sewing Loop to the Top Plate Edge - 23:14
Creating Back Plate and Boxing - 25:26
Sewing Boxing to the Top Plate - 26:48
Sewing the Back Plate to the Assembly - 28:58
INSTALLING NEW COVERS:
Pulling Backrest Cover Over Foam/Backer - 30:41
Stapling Seat Cover Over Foam/Backer - 36:02
MATERIALS LIST:
CushionRite Premium Foam (Medium) - SKU: 124234 sailrite.com/CushionRite-Premium-Foam-Medium?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
CushionRite Foam & Fabric Spray Adhesive 16.9 oz. - SKU: 125476 sailrite.com/CushionRite-Foam-Fabric-Spray-Adhesive?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
EverSoft Pebble Indoor/Outdoor Butterscotch 54" Vinyl Fabric - SKU: 122224 sailrite.com/EverSoft-Indoor-Outdoor-Butterscotch-54-Vinyl-Fabric?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
EverSoft Pebble Indoor/Outdoor Slate 54" Vinyl Fabric - SKU: 122209 sailrite.com/EverSoft-Indoor-Outdoor-Slate-54-Vinyl-Fabric?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
PremoBond Tex 90 (V-92) Black UV Bonded Polyester Thread 4 oz. - SKU: 123338 sailrite.com/PremoBond-V-92-Black-UV-Bonded-Polyester-Thread-4-Oz-1-350-Yds?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Polyester Black Loop 1” - SKU: 105036 sailrite.com/Velcro-Polyester-Black-Loop-2?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Polyester Black Hook 1” - SKU: 105032 sailrite.com/Velcro-Polyester-Black-Hook-2?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" - SKU: 103933 sailrite.com/Cushion-Wrap-Silk-Film-Center-Fold-54?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless) - SKU: 8010SS sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-Gauge-3-8-10mm-Staples-10-000-Box-Stainless-Steel?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
TOOLS LIST:
Staple Lifter - SKU: 120037 sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter
Sailrite Blade Foam Saw V2 with Carrying Case (110V) - SKU: 121244?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat sailrite.com/Sailrite-Blade-8-Foam-Cutter-with-Carrying-Case-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Sailrite Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
Deluxe Seam Ripper - SKU: 18104 sailrite.com/Seam-Ripper-Deluxe?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle 9" Scissors - SKU: 125661 sailrite.com/Stainless-Steel-9-Bent-Handle-Scissors?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Multiuse Pins 1-1/2" (250 pack) - SKU: 102985 sailrite.com/Multi-Use-Pins-1-1-2-250-Pins
Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Sailrite Ultrafeed Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 103597 sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2-Magnetic-Sewing-Guide?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Basic Thread Snips - SKU: 123222 sailrite.com/Basic-Thread-Snips
Sailrite Long Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - SKU: 121411 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Long-Nose-Upholstery-Staple-Gun?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Scratch Awl Yellow - SKU: 235411 sailrite.com/Scratch-Awl-Yellow
Drill and Drivers, Marker, Hacksaw Blade, Electric Kitchen Knife, Pencil, Heat Gun
This tutorial is ideal for do-it-yourselfers who want to learn how to sew their own folding pedestal fishing boat seat. There is no need to worry if your old foam has bottomed out; we demonstrate how to cut new foam and how to cut foam wedges to create a bucket-style seat bottom. You can choose premium seating vinyl, such as EverSoft®, in colors that complement the design of your boat by creating new seat covers. We have everything you need at Sailrite, including fabrics, foam, tools, instructions, and more!
youtu.be/r1fCOO-PzwA
Intro - 0:00
Removing Old Vinyl Fabric - 0:52
MAKING SEAT BOTTOM FOAM & COVER:
Cutting New Foam - 3:25
Cutting Bucket Style Foam Wedges - 4:59
Separating Old Cover for Patterns - 8:17
Adding Extra Color to the Top Plate - 11:21
Patterning Top Plate - 13:16
Sewing Boxing to the Top Plate - 14:51
MAKING BACKREST COVER:
Separating Old Cover for Patterns - 18:17
Adding Extra Color to the Top Plate - 19:11
Patterning Top Plate - 20:47
Sewing Loop to the Top Plate Edge - 23:14
Creating Back Plate and Boxing - 25:26
Sewing Boxing to the Top Plate - 26:48
Sewing the Back Plate to the Assembly - 28:58
INSTALLING NEW COVERS:
Pulling Backrest Cover Over Foam/Backer - 30:41
Stapling Seat Cover Over Foam/Backer - 36:02
MATERIALS LIST:
CushionRite Premium Foam (Medium) - SKU: 124234 sailrite.com/CushionRite-Premium-Foam-Medium?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
CushionRite Foam & Fabric Spray Adhesive 16.9 oz. - SKU: 125476 sailrite.com/CushionRite-Foam-Fabric-Spray-Adhesive?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
EverSoft Pebble Indoor/Outdoor Butterscotch 54" Vinyl Fabric - SKU: 122224 sailrite.com/EverSoft-Indoor-Outdoor-Butterscotch-54-Vinyl-Fabric?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
EverSoft Pebble Indoor/Outdoor Slate 54" Vinyl Fabric - SKU: 122209 sailrite.com/EverSoft-Indoor-Outdoor-Slate-54-Vinyl-Fabric?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
PremoBond Tex 90 (V-92) Black UV Bonded Polyester Thread 4 oz. - SKU: 123338 sailrite.com/PremoBond-V-92-Black-UV-Bonded-Polyester-Thread-4-Oz-1-350-Yds?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Polyester Black Loop 1” - SKU: 105036 sailrite.com/Velcro-Polyester-Black-Loop-2?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Polyester Black Hook 1” - SKU: 105032 sailrite.com/Velcro-Polyester-Black-Hook-2?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" - SKU: 103933 sailrite.com/Cushion-Wrap-Silk-Film-Center-Fold-54?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless) - SKU: 8010SS sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-Gauge-3-8-10mm-Staples-10-000-Box-Stainless-Steel?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
TOOLS LIST:
Staple Lifter - SKU: 120037 sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter
Sailrite Blade Foam Saw V2 with Carrying Case (110V) - SKU: 121244?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat sailrite.com/Sailrite-Blade-8-Foam-Cutter-with-Carrying-Case-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Sailrite Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
Deluxe Seam Ripper - SKU: 18104 sailrite.com/Seam-Ripper-Deluxe?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle 9" Scissors - SKU: 125661 sailrite.com/Stainless-Steel-9-Bent-Handle-Scissors?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Multiuse Pins 1-1/2" (250 pack) - SKU: 102985 sailrite.com/Multi-Use-Pins-1-1-2-250-Pins
Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Sailrite Ultrafeed Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 103597 sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2-Magnetic-Sewing-Guide?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Basic Thread Snips - SKU: 123222 sailrite.com/Basic-Thread-Snips
Sailrite Long Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - SKU: 121411 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Long-Nose-Upholstery-Staple-Gun?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Sew+Folding+Fishing+Boat+Seat
Scratch Awl Yellow - SKU: 235411 sailrite.com/Scratch-Awl-Yellow
Drill and Drivers, Marker, Hacksaw Blade, Electric Kitchen Knife, Pencil, Heat Gun
