DIY marine seat refresh

Start with the part you actually need

Carolyn Fabrics supplies the material and stitched components. Choose a path for one seat, bench, pontoon section, RV, or UTV project.

Need a yardage estimate?Use the project builder below for vinyl, sew foam, and matched thread.
Build my materials list
Shipping: $30 flat; free over $250.Need installation, patterning, or repair? Work with a local upholsterer.Need help choosing material?

Build Your Project

Pick what you're making and your material — we cut the vinyl, foam, and thread to size so you can make it yourself, matching the thread to your vinyl by eye.

🔨 This is a DIY materials kit. You’re buying the vinyl, foam, and thread cut to size to build this project yourself — it is not a finished or assembled seat.

1 What are you making?

2 Pick your material

3 Complete the project

Standard upholstery thread; color-matched to your vinyl. $19.99
Cut to match your yardage