Harley Davidson Seat
Custom seat with memory foam and gel. With orange top stitch
Call to book your appointment today!
Diamond pleaded boat seats
This was a custom job for a Master Craft.
Call for a free estimate!
Century Restorer
This was a complete restoration. With new carpet and custom interior
2011 Deck Boat Upholstery
Full custom upholstery restoration
Snap in marine burber carpet 
Call is today to book your appointment!
Custom boat cover
Air Nautique boat cover
Call us today for your custom boat cover!
Wyndham Austin
Leather wrapped columns with hand tacked trim.
Leather straps for in artisan style sitting room.
31 Ford Roadster
This was a 31 Ford . This project Included, door panels, carpet ,headliner seats and kick panels.
Book your appointment today!
Triumph motorcycle seat
Custom diamond pleated seat.
Give is a call for all your motorcycle seat needs!
Custom Harley Softtail
New marine vinyl cover
Custom pure silver badges (right)
Texas (left)
Book your appointment now! Spots are filling fast!
Harley Davidson Fat boy seat
Custom cover with diamond pleats
Memory foam and gel pad
This seat was made for the 1500 plus mile trip to Sturgis, customer said his butt had never been more comfortable!
Crush Fitness seat racks
This was a custom project for a gym that needed heavy duty cushions for the studio
High density foam and “skid stop”material were used.
Along with 1“ plywood
Storage underneath for weighs
2015 Sportster suede motorcycle seat
This was a full custom all we had to start with was the seat pan.
Medium density memory foam, with 3/8 impact gel. You won’t find a more comfortable seat with this combo.
The last step before we put on the cover is adding air cushion, this allows for breathability.
We used black Alcantara suede, with one and a half inch pleats and a contrasting orange stitch.
The final product!
Fountain Captains Chairs
These were individual strips of marine vinyl
Sewing the strips to the foam, yes it’s a ton of work
The finished “plate”. You can see the old cover in the background.
The finished product!
Cafe Racer Upholstery
We made a custom fiberglass seat pan.
Now for a little trim up
Memory foam
Pleated cover with two types
This is the picture the customer gave us to replicate
If you need a custom seat call us.
Pontoon Boat Upholstery
This project was I’m pretty good shape. So we just replace the seat foam, and recovered seats and carpet.
This boat seats 12
We went back with the same color scheme.
New carpet!
Call us today!
Ranger Bass Boat Upholstery
We used “Perma Guard ” marine vinyl for this project,
Dimond pleats with blue and white two tone was the original, so we kept it.
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Mini bike seat upholstery
This was a custom mini bike seat that we did for 50 cc mini racer.
We pleated the top and added white contrasting piping.
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Wooden Chris Craft
We used marine foam and vinyl, custom pleats
The color scheme gave it a really nice retro feel.
Call us for your custom project
Custom motorcycle seat
We had to totally change the original seat, this is the finished project. (above)
The shot below is were we started.
This client wanted to get the seat as low as possible.
We also fabricated and installed a passenger handhold. This strap is now required on all motorcycles by state law. Hard to believe I know, but it’s true
2015 Porsche GT3
This was a fun project, although it was more involved than we originally anticipated.
The customer wanted to wrap the lower dash in “Alcantara” suede, to match the factory seat material.
So we removed all the necessary trim.
The gauge cluster also had to be pulled.
Now time to wrap the dash
Driver’s side, it’s upside down in this picture!
Passenger side installed
CBR 650 Motorcycle seat upholstery
This was just a new cover and passenger hand hold. We kept it simple and used faux ostrich.
Rear seat without hand strap.
Front seat with a simple seam.
Rear with strap.
Complete seat!
56 Thunderbird Upholstery
Was a pleasure to work on this classic
The frame was restored , locking brackets and tension straps were adjusted
Back window installed and the top going on.
All buttoned up just have to staple the front.
Front finished and trim installed!
Deck boat upholestry
This customer saved money, by removing the parts and installing them himself.
We changed the color scheme and reattached the wood with screws an brads.
The captains chair needed a little more attention.
Give us a call!
Deck boat upholestry
This customer saved money, by removing the parts and installing them himself.
We changed the color scheme and reattached the wood with screws an brads.
The captains chair needed a little more attention.
Give us a call for!
Deck boat upholestry
This customer saved money, by removing the parts and installing them himself.
We changed the color scheme and reattached the wood with screws an brads.
The captains chair needed a little more attention.
Give us a call for!
99 VW Beetle with leaking sunroof
This car hade clogged drain tubes and was flooding the car. The humidity caused the headliner and door panels to fail.
We removed all trim, carpet, and pad, did mold remediation, to get rid of the strong oder.
Give us a call if your sunroof leaks
Harley Davidson Ultra Glide seat upholstery
We added memory foam and impact gel.
Also added a contrast stitch and grey and black two tone
Give us a call today!
78′ Z28 Camaro
Thanks again to “Robs Rods” bringing me another custom project to work on!
We installed an after- market, painted the frames, and repaired the springs.
Custom ostrich motorcycle seat – upholestry – austin
This was a full quill ostrich seat. We decided to keep it simple and really show off this beautiful ostrich hide!
Call us today for a custom made seat of your own
Custom Chopper Seat – Motorcycle Upholstery – Austin – Tx
Custom chopper seat with dimond pleats and memory foam
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Z3 Convertable Top
The costomer provided the top. We installed it and adjusted the springs worked great !
Party Bus conversion – Upholstery – Austin
This was a total restoration. We gutted the bus and started from scratch. After we dropped the ceiling, installed custom L.E.D lights, recessed cup holders, and a fifty foot bar!
Give us a call so we can pimp your ride!
Bay boat marine upholstery
This customer took the cushions out himself and saved some money on installation. We picked out a color scheme that was close to the original. We will post more pics of the upholstery installed when the customer gets them to us.
Give us a call we are offering off season discounts
Honda CBR 750 – Motorcycle Upholstery – Austin Tx
We were waiting for the owner to get his motorcycle ” tins” out of paint and do some other customizing. He finely got it finished and sent pictures!(thanks Kevin M.)so we’re posting them now. I really like how the upholstered saddle (seat) has worn in. In the picture shown the seat is about a year old. He also mentioned that the foam and gel pad are and holding up well.
Call us to day to talk about your project!
Latest from Grateful Threads Custom Upholstery
76 VW Bus Seats- Auto-Car- Upholstery-Austin
This was a complete rebuild for a VW bus . All they gave us was the frame! Using heavy duty 3/8″ pad and 1 1/2″ high density foam we reconstructed the seat and backrest Fabric was provided by the customer and we added the contrasting pipping to give it a little pop! Much more upholstery to do on this auto 
The Roost
Was wonderful working with the guys at the roost. This is the V.I.P section they are now open and will post more pics soon
Ski Boat Upholstery Restoration
This was a complete replacementCooler Door Upholstery
Installed
- Tuck and roll upholstery
Malibu Ski Boat – Boat Upholstery – Austin, Tx
Marine upholstery restoration; using PermaGaurd marine vinyl, 110-55 marine high density foam,marine bonded UV thread,stainless steal 3/8″ staples, Weldwood spray grade adhesive. The floor was sealed with marine polyurethane prior to carpet installation. Carpet is 5x marine cut loop pile, all of the wood was also sealed with polyurethane. There was also fiberglass repair in the foot tray.
Custom Motorcycle Seat – Upholstery Austin Tx
We make custom motorcycle seats from the ground up. Check out the way WE do Upholstery in Austin, TX
The Pan-
Aluminum, fiberglass and stock seat-pans can be modified to achieve a custom look. We can also make them from scratch. A seat made of a non plastic has to be drilled for rivets to secure the upholstery. Custom pans can rage greatly in price. The one below is very affordable. This whole build was just over 400.00
1/4 Aluminum
The pan is cut to proper dimensions , edged, and drilled for rivets.
Foam & Gel
Upholstery foam comes in different densities and styles- memory, latex just to name a few. Gel is also a popular choice with many who choose to reupholster. We are a dealer of the world famous Impact gel. Available in different thicknesses for a truly comfortable ride – GET THE GEL!
Gel is cut to shape and glued to the foam(also cut to size) using upholstery grade glue.
Memory foam was added on top of the gel. Glued and cut to size also
Soyuz Spacecraft Seat- Spacecraft Upholstery- Custom Upholstery AUSTIN, TX
The original Upholstery
Upholstery in Austin
Foam on shell
Fiberglass Shell
Radial Rocket- Aircraft Upholstery- Texas
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Sea Ray Boat Restoration – Upholstery Austin, Tx-
The upholstery is coming togther
Commercial Upholstery – Austin,Tx
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99 Tige Boat- Upholstery Austin,TX
Austins best upholstery
Tige ski boat – Boat marine upholstery – Austin tx 78744
This job was a total restoration
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As you can see from the pics it was a big upholstery job
Since we hade to completely restore it we decided to go fully custom on the upholstery!!
Ill let the Pics do the talking
Custom logo inlay….only at Grateful Threads upholstery
Back on the water were she belongs
S.U.V Headliner-Auto Upholstery-Austin,Tx
This is a headliner from an S.U.V . After removing the headliner shell, from the car. 
Material and foam are stripped.
Then prepped for new material
Apply new material using “high bond” glue
Don’t forget those visors
Install new shell.
Check all the lights.
Boat Upholstery Repair-Marine Upholstery Austin
This is a boat cushion than needs a complete rebuild. The other two were totally gone and could only get good measurements off the one.
!!!!! WARNING DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!!!!
THIS WORK WAS PREFORMED BY A PROFESSIONAL
ANY ATTEMPT TO REPLICATE WILL RESULT IN LOST TIME, MONEY, AND POSSIBLY INJURY OR DEATH
1) Cut wood and round the edges.
2) Glue foam to board.
3) Trim foam to size of board.
4) Measure all pieces of vinyl. (in this case blue & white)
5) Cut all vinyl pieces.
6) Glue all pieces to 1/2″ “Bonded Foam”.
7) Sew out side edge 1/8 ” . (all pieces)
8) Trim edges. ( this makes a complete “panel”)
8) Sew the top panels (3) together then the sides(2). ( this makes the “skin”)
9) Fit the “skin” on foam frame and staple back.
10) Clean and inspect. 
Ready to be installed on your boat.
Mesa Boogie Guitar Amp Cover – Commercial Upholstery Austin Tx
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