1996 Hunter 26 v-berth and aft berth cushion redo

[SV_DonPapa]

Does anybody have sewing patterns to reupholster the cushions in both berths
and modernize the looks a little from the mid 90s flower pattern that came from the factory?
I'd like to make that my winter project while the boat is on the hard.

 

[David W]

Can’t you just use your cushions to make paper patterns?

 

[LaDonaMina]

I enjoyed redoing my cushions and yes I used the old cushions as patterns to sew the new ones. I used Ultraleather to insure they didn't soak any waterr and a breathable underside. I also modernized the aft berth on my H285.

 

[caverun]

Last winter I replaced the bottoms of my 260 aft-berth cushions- the fabric had rotted due to moisture, tops were still OK. I used a mesh material designed for cushion bottoms- easy to work with and nice quality. Here's the link: Marine Mesh Underlining - Flexa – www.MarineVinylFabric.com

 

[SV_DonPapa]

Can’t you just use your cushions to make paper patterns?

Yes I think I could do that.
I was just wondering if I could save myself a little bit of time and hassle
if someone had already done something like this and has the patterns still.

 

[SV_DonPapa]

I enjoyed redoing my cushions and yes I used the old cushions as patterns to sew the new ones. I used Ultraleather to insure they didn't soak any waterr and a breathable underside. I also modernized the aft berth on my H285.

That looks really good.
So this is faux leather now?

 

[SV_DonPapa]

Last winter I replaced the bottoms of my 260 aft-berth cushions- the fabric had rotted due to moisture, tops were still OK. I used a mesh material designed for cushion bottoms- easy to work with and nice quality. Here's the link: Marine Mesh Underlining - Flexa – www.MarineVinylFabric.com

Thanks for the tip.
The underside of mine show some minor mildew staining, topside is good still,
it's just that mid 90s flower pattern that's highly dated lol.

 

[LaDonaMina]

That looks really good.
So this is faux leather now?

Ultraleather is the standard material used in the aircraft industry for the pilots seats as it's non sweating and very soft but very durable. Yes it is faux leather but has the feel of soft buckskin leather.