[BrettKA7]

Was the steering wheel stitching one single piece of thread all the way around? Or was it 3 pieces?

[Nyorky2428]

Originally Posted by BrettKA7

Was the steering wheel stitching one single piece of thread all the way around? Or was it 3 pieces?

Just one, I basically mimicked the middle thread that joins the two sides, but didn't take the time to rethread the other two.

I've since put on a cover on that has blue for all 3.

[wahooooman]

Originally Posted by Nyorky2428

Has anyone else tried this yet?

I have done this! Amazing idea!!!
ItS definitely nice but not for the inpatient individual It took a very long time lol

[Nyorky2428]

Originally Posted by wahooooman

I have done this! Amazing idea!!!
ItS definitely nice but not for the inpatient individual It took a very long time lol

Got any pics?

[wahooooman]

Originally Posted by Nyorky2428

Got any pics?

Yeah I will see if I can get some in the car later this is a few things outside the car. Sorry for the shitty photos

[PLF69]

These would be a cool winter project when my car stored inside for months. I'd go Red to go with the car.

[JG_Media9]

Originally Posted by Nyorky2428

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
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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8. Now do the other string and you're done!
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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.

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Good luck! Most importantly: BE PATIENT!

yooo this is awesome! way to get creative and crafty on this one. i would totally do the same thing if my interior wasn't red.

[cooolone2]

Very creative and requires the patience of a Saint... Not something I would go near, lol, but looks great!

[ngl]

Guess I found my next interior mod. Orange for me.

[ngl]

I only did handbrake and steering wheel, as the rest of the interior is no longer in the car

Thanks for the idea the result is awesome.

[Nyorky2428]

Originally Posted by ngl

I only did handbrake and steering wheel, as the rest of the interior is no longer in the car

Thanks for the idea the result is awesome.

Nice! Did you do all 3 of the steering wheel thread or were some already orange? It looks legit

[ngl]

I ordered the cover with orange stitching ( the side ones ) and I sew it on the steering wheel ( the cross pattern ).

[mikeysosa]

Thanks for the tutorial man! I'm almost done myself with black leather and red stitching.

[TwistedX]

Originally Posted by ngl

I only did handbrake and steering wheel, as the rest of the interior is no longer in the car

Thanks for the idea the result is awesome.

Details on how you did the door panel with that fabric(the diamond looking stuff in the middle)?

[ngl]

Originally Posted by TwistedX

Details on how you did the door panel with that fabric(the diamond looking stuff in the middle)?

That was original car interior. You can see images from when it was stock. I think it is what you get when you don't add any options to the interiour ( leather or m-sport alcantara ), the base option so to say.

[sethwas]

I love the idea of all these car people doing needlepoint - the results speak for themselves though. looks great.

[Maynard]

Originally Posted by ngl

That was original car interior. You can see images from when it was stock. I think it is what you get when you don't add any options to the interiour ( leather or m-sport alcantara ), the base option so to say.

Is that a cloth upholstery on the seats? That and the rear armrest/passthru have me very envious.

[ngl]

Originally Posted by Maynard

Is that a cloth upholstery on the seats? That and the rear armrest/passthru have me very envious.

Yes, it was all cloth.

[TwistedX]

How on earth do you keep the thread from twisting? I pull it through and no matter what it keep twisting and getting knotted

[Nyorky2428]

Originally Posted by TwistedX

How on earth do you keep the thread from twisting? I pull it through and no matter what it keep twisting and getting knotted

Definitely the most frustrating part. It's important to pull taught in the same direction you come out from under the existing (I.e. if you go from left to right under the existing, keep pulling out to the right). If may look tangled sometimes, but as long as you stay in front of your slack, it won't get knotted.

[GeesM140i]

Love this idea, although i already have blue stitching in the leather seats (M140i). I would love to stitch other parts of the car in this blue color as well, but does anyone know the exact color code for this? I know the M2 blue stitch is called Polar blue, but no clue what the 'regular' blue color stitching is.

I think it is Estoril blue, but would help to know a number or code for the color

[SM2]

Found the match for anyone looking Relicate Amann 1394. Depending on lighting 8842 could potentially look like a match(might be slightly on the darker side.