This tutorial video is part of our Speedboat Makeover Series where we update the interior of a used Malibu speedboat to look brandnew. You too can update any used powerboat by following this video series. This tutorial details the process for recovering a backrest that features a quilted fabric section, a fabric pull, a boxing running around three sides and a cover stapled to a backer board. We used CushionRite™ seating foam and a vinyl upholstery fabric called EverSoft™ that is exclusively sold at Sailrite®.

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CHAPTERS LIST:
Intro 0:00
Removing Old Fabric 0:52
Cutting & Gluing New Foam 3:48
Cutting Fabric Panels 14:11
Sewing Quilted Panels 21:11
Sewing Piping 28:13
Cutting & Sewing Fabric Pull 29:50
Sewing Panels Together 32:10
Stapling Cushion Cover to Backer Board 36:24
Materials & Tools List 48:06


MATERIALS LIST:
Fabric Backed Sew Foam 58” SKU: 124306 https://www.sailrite.com/FabricBacke...
3M™ General Trim Spray Adhesive 18.1 oz. SKU: 73211 https://www.sailrite.com/3MGeneralT...
3M™ Super 77™ Spray Adhesive Low VOC 18 oz. SKU: 636100 https://www.sailrite.com/3MSuper77...
DuraSkrim® Patterning Material 74” SKU: 103134 https://www.sailrite.com/DuraSkrim2...
EverSoft™ Indoor/Outdoor Teak 54" Vinyl Fabric SKU: 122218 https://www.sailrite.com/EverSoftInd...
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas (36 yds.) SKU: 122064 https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick3...
Polyester Carpet Binding Beige 11/4” SKU: 120236 https://www.sailrite.com/PolyesterCa...
Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" SKU: 103933 https://www.sailrite.com/CushionWrap...
21 Gauge 1/2" (12mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless Steel) SKU: 8012SS https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite21...
21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless Steel) SKU: 8010SS https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite21...
Boat Blanket Black 72” Fabric SKU: 100113 McLube™ Sailkote 8 oz. SKU: 120679 https://www.sailrite.com/McLubeSailk...
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas (36 yds.) SKU: 122064 https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick3...

TOOLS LIST:
Staple Lifter SKU: 120037 https://www.sailrite.com/StapleLifter
Tape Measure 120” SKU: 102986 https://www.sailrite.com/TapeMeasure...
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8” SKU: 101017 https://www.sailrite.com/GingherScis...
Sailrite® Deluxe Fabricator® Sewing Machine Package (110V) SKU: 400600 https://www.sailrite.com/SailriteDel...
Deluxe 51/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide SKU: 103597 https://www.sailrite.com/Deluxe512...
Sailrite® Long Nose Upholstery Staple Gun SKU: 121411 https://www.sailrite.com/SailriteLon...
Professional Stainless Steel 10” Scissors SKU: 123615 https://www.sailrite.com/Professional...
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24” SKU: 102400 https://www.sailrite.com/ClearAcryli...
Chalk Pen White SKU: 123131 https://www.sailrite.com/ChalkPenWhite
Sailrite® Drill Hole Cutter Set SKU: 121825 https://www.sailrite.com/SailriteDri...
Marker, Box Cutter, Electric Kitchen Knife, Tape measure