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DIY: M2 Style Stitching
After seeing an M2 in person, I loved the blue stitching throughout the car. I decided to replicate it as close as I could without actually taking out all of the thread and replacing it. Note that my only real sewing experience is 7th grade Home Ec class.
Good news: It's easy and it only cost $5 for the materials from your local sewing shop (I got mine at Michael's) Bad news: It takes a long time I'd recommend starting with a rear headrest, as you can easily take it out of the car to somewhere comfortable with good light. BE PATIENT! This takes a long time to complete, don't get flustered and ruin your work. 1. Materials: -Curved needle (The curved needles are extremely useful, so much easier than a normal needle would be.) -Thread (Pick whatever color you want. The M2 uses a lighter blue, and my car is Estoril Blue, so it worked out for me.) -Fingernail clippers or small scissors or something similar 2. Measure off a piece of thread that is approximately 6" longer than twice the length of the section you're working on. Just make sure it is longer than you need: it's a lot easier to cut off extra than to have to combine two sections together. 3. Thread this piece through the needle and tie a knot at the end of it. 4. Find the first portion of thread that is on the top part of stitching and put the needle under as much of the original thread of possible without stabbing your seat (this is where the curved needle comes in handy.) 5. Pull the thread all the way through and pull it taut. Don't pull too hard though or the knot will come out from under the original thread. 6. Continue down the line, being sure to not tangle the needle through the excess thread. Also, keep going the same way (don't switch from top down to bottom up, or it will look a little odd). I found that you can do anywhere from 3 to 5 loops before pulling the whole thing taut. Beyond that, I think you risk ripping the new thread. 7. When you get to the end of the line, just loop under the same original thread 2 or 3 times and pull tight (I could never tie a knot close enough to get it to work). Cut off the excess with your nail clippers or scissors. In the picture, one side I did well and the other side I had to make a new knot and do a couple more loops because I cut it too short, that's why it's bigger compared to the other. 8. Now do the other string and you're done! Here is what I've done so far. I'll add more pictures as I finish up the steering wheel, back seats divider, and the passenger seat. Good luck! Most importantly: BE PATIENT! |
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Very good and top result
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About 15 to do the entire driver's seat. The wheel took about 2 hours to do that same one string zigzag in the picture all the way around. Hated doing the part where the stitching wraps into the left and right spoke of the wheel, because it goes behind and is a pain to see what you're doing. |
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04-06-2017, 12:53 PM | #8 |
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Love the idea, Looks great! also M5 monster sells the M2 steering wheels time to time, with install I got one for under $300
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Most impressive.
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06-15-2017, 07:22 AM | #10 |
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Finally finished the passenger seat and the back seats. Love the look, but man, it took a long time to finish the whole car.
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06-15-2017, 11:02 AM | #11 |
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Man that looks great but how are you still sane after that? I guess if the CT PD starts finding bodies tied up with blue string we know where to send them.
Great work but Jesus the patience involved is just crazy. Props for being able to see it through.
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I'm just happy I didn't rip any seats, unintentionally or full out snapping haha |
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Don't get me wrong it looks great but wow. Definitely the cheapest interior upgrade I could ever imagine. Not cheap as in poor quality but you really transformed it for what $10?
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Wow, wow, wow! Amazing.
I’d love to get this effect on my new EB w/Oyster seats. I think the effect would be even more impressive with the light-colored upholstery. |
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I have only seen pictures from one other person doing this since I posted and it was blue thread on black interior as well, definitely interested to see any other combination! |
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Wow, this looks really good. Don't think I'd have the patience to do this (at least, not until the two weeks it gets cold in Houston as otherwise this would kill me in the hot sun) but I am envious. Nice job!
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10-20-2017, 12:51 AM | #20 |
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My car is still five weeks away, but someday I might get the cojones to try doing the shift boot or steering wheel... a small bit that didn’t obligate me to do the whole interior if it seemed overwhelming. Definitely not right away, though, but I think it’d really bling up the Oyster seats. A lot! |
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Looks fantastic - makes me glad I had the chance to get the sportline interior with this effect in red, 'cause I would not have the patience. For you DIY'ers, it would probably help to take a file or emory paper and dull the needle to a rounded point so it doesn't catch in the seat material. That and a bottle of Xanax....
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