How to Reupholster an Arm Rest for a Pontoon Bench Seat

In this four-part series we'll show you how to reupholster a pontoon boat's bench seat. This tutorial will highlight the reupholstering of the arm rest. Patterning the contoured shape of the top is made easy by following the steps in this video. At the end of the video a full materials list with amounts used will be displayed.

SEE THE OTHER TUTORIAL VIDEOS HERE:
How to Reupholster the Seat for a Pontoon Bench:    • How to Reupholster the Seat for a Pon...  
How to Reupholster the Backrest for a Pontoon Bench Seat:    • How to Reupholster the Backrest for a...  
How to Reupholster the Base for a Pontoon Bench Seat:    • How to Reupholster the Base for a Pon...  

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A PONTOON BOAT ARM REST CHAPTERS:
Removing Old Vinyl & Foam – 1:03 min
Patterning for Top – 3:27 min
Gluing Foam to Base – 6:17 min
Patterning Sides – 13:25 min
Cutting Four-Way Stretch Vinyl – 17:36 min
Sewing Top to Side Panel – 23:15 min
Sewing Side Seam – 32:03 min
Sewing a Top Stitch – 37:49 min
Stapling to Base – 45:07 min
Using Steam to Remove Wrinkles – 57:10 min
Materials List – 59:06 min

Materials List:
• Dura‑Skrim® Patterning Material 74” - Item # 103134 https://www.sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2...
• Fabric Backed 1/2" Sew Foam 58” - Item # 121507 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backe...
• Foam Lock Spray Adhesive 12 oz - Item # 120464 https://www.sailrite.com/NG633-Foam-L...
• Fabric Backed 1/4" Sew Foam 58” - Item # 121506 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Backe...
• EverSoft Indoor/Outdoor Off White 54" Vinyl Fabric - Item # 122211 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabric-Brand...
• Thread V‑92 White Polyester UV 4oz (1,350Yds) - Item # 100079 https://www.sailrite.com/Thread-V-92-...
• Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54” - Item # 103933 https://www.sailrite.com/Cushion-Wrap...
• 21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless Steel) - Item # 8010SS https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-...

Tools List:
• Staple Lifter - Item # 120037 https://www.sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter
• Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8” - Item # 101017 https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
• Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24” - Item # 102400 https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
• Sailrite® Fabricator® Sewing Machine, Table & Servo Motor - Item # 400500 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Fab...
• Sailrite® Upholstery Staple Gun - Short Nose - Item # 121410 or Long Nose - Item # 121411 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Sho...
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