A simple, practical DIY project to cover worn car seats using blankets and basic sewing techniques. This repository documents the process and outcome of creating custom seat covers without replacing the original upholstery.
Features
- DIY seat cover creation using blankets
- Simple sewing and fitting approach
- Documentation of the process with images
Tech Stack
- Markdown for documentation
- Basic sewing tools (assumed)
- Digital camera or smartphone for image capture
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Sewing kit or machine
- Blankets or fabric for covers
- Basic tools for cutting fabric
Installation / Usage
- Download or clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/justin-napolitano/seat-covers.git
- Extract the images.zip file to view the reference images:
unzip images.zip -d images
- Review the
index.mdfor detailed project notes.
Project Structure
seat-covers/
├── images/ # Folder containing images of the seat covers
├── images.zip # Compressed archive of seat cover images
└── index.md # Project documentation and notes
Future Work / Roadmap
- Improve the seat cover design for better fit and durability
- Explore alternative materials beyond blankets
- Add step-by-step photo documentation
- Develop a guide for others to replicate the process
This project is a straightforward documentation of a DIY approach to car seat covers, emphasizing practicality over aesthetics.