Elegant of the car steering wheel with their own hands - the process is simple, but requiring accuracy and patientity. In this article, I will tell you how to make the simplest fever without difficult for many process crosslinking the skin on the steering wheel.
The entire process of the nobility can be divided into three stages, the first of which will be the selection and purchase of the required amount of skin. It should be noted that the skin used in the production of clothing or furniture liner is not suitable for the steering wheel, as it will be quickly "worst", having lost a decent appearance, for which, actually, hauling the steering wheel and is planned. Therefore, the skin should be specialized, automotive.
Skin color choose at your discretion. Preferably, of course, so that it is harmony with the color of the cabin, the front panel or the color of the car itself. It is not necessary to buy a one-piece piece - you can pick up the skin of several shades for the steering wheel, while symmetrically placing multi-colored inserts around the circle. Most often for the wheel of the steering wheel, use the skin of black and dark gray colors. The leather of light shades will quickly lose its original appearance even if you use driving gloves. Skin texture can also be chosen different. For example, glossy skin in the top and bottom of the steering wheel, and the textured textured on the side parts - such a skin will slide less in the hands.
The second stage is preparation. You will need food films and narrow tape. Tightly cover the steering wheel with a film and wrap a scotch. Then, at the place of the intended connection (the inner side of the steering wheel), make a line with a thin marker and a conventional dangerous blade or a cutting paper knife. Make a smooth section. Especially gently cut in the field of adjustment of the spokes. Remove the resulting draft latch from the steering wheel.
Next, it is necessary to make a pattern, but still not from the skin, but from thick paper. For this, in the possibility, straighten the film-tight blank on paper and circle. Cut and attach the resulting paper lamp to the steering wheel. Carefully inspect the subject of possible inaccuracies (the blanks at the junction site should not go "Vaccinist", better so that there is a small gap - how-no skin will have to pull). Look, it is beautiful whether the shooter on the spokes of the steering wheel lies.
If everything came out perfectly, attach the resulting paper blank to the skin and circle. If you still make a fever of several piece of skin, you need to add to the transverse seams (which will be sewed with each other skin pieces) 5 mm. Carefully cut out the product and try again on the steering wheel. If there are no comments, you can go to the third stage.
Tension the skin around the steering circumference. If everything is done correctly, the skin in length should go a little cleaner - because it is to sew it in this place. Sometimes for seams in the steering wheel make special grooves. Mark the chalk of the steering wheel location (with the seam, if it is alone, usually placed at the bottom). Remove the workpiece from the steering wheel and over the entire length, on both sides, retreating from the edge of 5-7 mm and in 10 mm in increments, do a plurality of holes for a lace or thread that will be pulled by the skin. No need to punch holes in the chalk regions.
Sust in the length of the length so that it is tightly nailed to the steering wheel. It remains with the help of a thread or lace (with the color of which you can also experiment) consolidate the skin on the steering wheel. In this case, select the lacing option yourself - it can be a lacing as one thread in two ends (both on shoes) and circular lacing. Pattern variants a lot. But the thread should be strong and not very thin, otherwise it will cut the skin.
Do not be discouraged if in some places the skin is a little stray. The skin is such a material that after a while necessarily takes the form of the object to which it is stretched. In extreme cases, you can slightly moisten the skin with ordinary water - it will definitely make the skin shy!
On the video - the process of stretching braid on the steering wheel:
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In addition to the design element of the car, the braid for the steering wheel made of genuine leather has a number of other useful qualities. First, such a leather case is always "warmer" of the plastic surface of the steering wheel or covers from synthetic materials. Secondly, the thickness of the steering wheel increases, which reduces the fatigue of the fingers.
The steering wheel is completely easy to make it yourself. You can not buy the skin in the store, it is enough to disassemble an old leather jacket or a bag, carve three pieces with a size of 40 cm per 9 cm and sew them together. The leather lacing can be cut into spirals, which will significantly reduce the skin consumption for the manufacture of the cover.
Initially, you need to measure the diameter of the steering wheel and its thickness. The length of the braid can be calculated by the formula from the course of geometry for grade 7 (2PR) or measure a centimeter tape. The average length of the string for the steering wheel passenger car Within 120 cm, and the girth of the steering wheel is approximately 9cm. But since you will sew yourself, then do not hurry to sew all parts of the cover in a circle at once. It is better to fit the cover on the steering wheel before making the last seam, cut extra centimeters, then it will be tightly sitting on the steering wheel, with a slight tension, which is desirable for such a tensile material as genuine leather.
In addition to the skin, you will need a blanket for holes and cords, approximately 2 - 3 meters long. Both can be bought in the store, especially since the pass is inexpensive, but you will come in handy more than once. You can make a narrow leather strip instead of a headband and use it not only to lace a cover, but also to decorate the surface of the braid. The cover with such a lacing will be significantly softer at the connection site, and its appearance will be more solid. About how to make a lacing from the skin, we will tell a little lower.
Since the steering braid should have at least one compound, we recommend immediately divided the total length into three equal sections of 40 cm (approximately). First, a long piece of leather (120cm) can be cut only from the whole skin. And secondly, the skin pieces can be combined, for example, two gray, one black or otherwise. You can even make 5-7 or more sectors, but this is already at your discretion.
You need to connect three or more covers in the sewing machine. Two layers of thin skin can easily flash any sewing machine. The only thing to pay attention to is to plant the upper layer. To reduce it to rise under the paw a narrow strip of newspaper or tracing. After the seam is made of paper can be easily removed.
See Skin Recommendations.
Another point. Points on the wrong side need to be molded with rubber (or for the skin) glue and press for a few minutes. To the seam almost did not stand out, it is possible to knock on it with a hammer or handles of large metal scissors from the wrong side.
Connecting seam with the face of the braid can be decorated with decorative two lines, approximately 0.5 cm on each side of the connection line. But it is better not to do this, because the connection from this will not be stronger, and even on the contrary, the set of proof needles will weaken this section of the skin and with time the breaks can be formed in this place. It looks quite well the braid connection and without a finishing line (photo).
Jump holes for lacing with a blank. Choose the distance between them yourself, but consider which 1cm is too small, and 2 cm is a lot. Be sure to mark the layout of the holes with chalk (on the involving side) or helium pencil on the front side. Holes on both sides should be symmetrical, pair.
See braided belt with your own hands.
This scheme contains ways to perform a lacing. Choose any of them and first try it on the braid without a steering wheel and without tightening the cord. Then pull the braid on the steering wheel, placing the docking seams symmetrically. For example, one seam at the top two on the sides. By the way, the wheels need to put even that the steering wheel is exactly like with a straight movement.
The easiest way to perform the lacing is shown in this scheme. By the way, think about what you will start the cord in the holes of the braid. You can make a hook from the pin, you can buy a special needle with a big ear. In the store of sewing accessories, you can buy a special device for inventing fine gum, cords in a row, belt, etc.
Immediately do not tighten the lacing too much. It is better to do this when the entire cord or leather strip will be completely braided into the case. Then gradually tightening each stitch can be evenly and gently tighten the entire lacing.
Strips for lacing from the skin look on the steering wheel will be much more interesting in the cape cord. But for such a lacing will require 2-3 meters narrow leather strip. It is not always possible to carve them out of skin residues, especially if you make a braid of small pieces of skin. Then take advantage of these tips. Take the skin area in diameter 8-10 cm. Tie a helium handle to the needle (scotch). Put the edges in the center of this piece so that the pencil also concerned the skin surface. Start drawing a spiral with a pencil, combining the needle with an already painted by a spiral line. It will be a guide for the needles. Thus, you can carve out a rather long part of the lacing from a small piece of skin.
The width of the leather strip to perform the lacing must be at least 3-5mm.
5. Cord for wheel braid
Performing skin lacing has a number of technological difficulties. It is not enough that the lacing is quite difficult to cut perfectly smooth narrow stripes, and then need to be connected together.
In addition, it is quite difficult to stretch into the holes, and so that it does not turn inside out, which will rush into the eyes. After all, in genuine leather, the wrong side has not only a matte unprocessed surface, but also a completely different color.
Therefore, it is possible, much easier and easier for you to sew a braid for the steering wheel of two, three skin pieces, break through the holes, and the lace to perform the usual kapron cord under the skin color.
We offer you several ways, as quickly and just make a case for the phone with your hands from genuine leather.
24.04.2016
The car's wheel is not only one of the main management bodies, but also the element to which you pay attention when you sit down in the salon and from which it depends on how convenient and nice to drive the car. Intensive operation of the steering wheel leads to a fairly fast loss of its initial species. In this article « » I will tell you how to return the Baranka for the same kind and make it even more attractive.
In order to start work you need
- Remove the steering wheel from the car (use the repair and operation of the car).
- Construction painting tape - 1 big motility (paper tape, the usual adhesive is not suitable)
- Food or Packaging Film - 1 Motor
- Stationery Knife is preferably with a new blade
- Dark color marker - 1 pc
- Cardboard (preferably average density)
- Strong kapron thread (the one that is used to repair shoes)
- Needles for sewing preferably kalenny (take a few pieces, can be brown or breaking)
- Two thimbles on the middle fingers (will be removed from the puncture fingers)
Well, the most basic material for work is the skin. The skin is better than a brother of good quality, and if you want to practice, it is better to use skin or a skin substitute from old jackets, pants, bags, and so on.
Making patterns
It is necessary to wind the steering wheel of the food (packaging) film. The film must closely fit the steering wheel. 
Then on top of the film as close as possible amultuate the painter tape for the final result of the braid turned out to be larger. 
We take the marker and divide the steering wheel into four parts, make a label on the inside of the steering wheel for the inner seam preferably smoothly.IMPORTANT: Number or sign each part before cutting. Cut out clearly on the tags made, four patterns should get. 
Carved patterns and lies with them on a flat surface, press something heavy, and leave for the night so that they leveled and accepted the right form. Next, the aligned patterns are transferred to the cardboard (so more convenient to make patterns on the skin, Beforemake a reserve for each element 1-1.5 cm), and then transfer to the skin. 
Cut from leather elements sew in order from number 1 to 4, the first and the latter are stitched to get a ring. 
We try the finished braid on the steering wheel, the workpiece should not hang out, and it must fit tightly to the steering wheel (if it still does not fit, you need to take it in one of the seams). If everything turned out to go to next stage We take the steering braid and shoot the edge to perform this procedure better than the sewing machine, if there is no possibility to see you can make a winding on the edges of the product (use only strong threads).
Options Stitching braids on the steering wheel
Completion of robots
In order for the operation of the braid not slipped on the steering wheel, the edges can be fixed with glue or epoxy resin. After all the preparatory robots are completed, it is possible to start tightening the braid on the steering wheel at the end of the robots set the steering wheel back to the car and enjoy the result.
Learning to make beautiful stitches (for having a steering wheel, door cards, nozzles on the checkpoint).
How to make a beautiful seam on the steering wheel or gearbox? We often ask this question, but when we call the cost, it is often a person refuses and simply burns out this idea.
We often see in sports and expensive cars Beautiful lines and seams on the steering, gearbox, and doors upholstery, etc.
Now we will show how you can do it for your car, do it yourself with minimal cost.
Types of seams
Seam macro
Macré is very popular seam, often used for having rugs of many German car brands. 
We make the markup of the future line from both sides with the help of a circulation and gel handle. 
An indentation from the edge of 4- 5 mm, so seams turns out more beautiful.
Make a line for a typewriter. If it is not, then after marking a handle with a sharpened tweezers or a circulatory with 2 needles, feed the holes along the line at an equal distance and make the imitation of the machine seam.
We apply to the item, immediately secure the thread, it has been trained at first, so that the node was inside.
Then, on the other hand (already from the front side), we do the needle and also do it from the inside through the first hole. Action Make 2 times.
Stitches must be parallel to each other.
Without tightening cord through one stitch to the end.
Then the bottom of the thread start the tightening, forming our seam.
And get the final result
Sports Sow.
Let's go back to the previous lacing macro, before the tightening. If you add another thread, the second and put it all over the missed stitches will be "sports seam".
We stretch the thread and it turns out a beautiful seam.
Sports seam 2.
We place and make the seam as it was happening, all the work is similar to the previous one ...
The only difference is that everything is sewn with one thread in every stitch.
Then neatly slowly tighten and get such a wonderful seam.
Shov Kosichka
To make marking use the circle with a helium handle.
We place a flat line on the junction and make holes in a checker order (not opposite each other) throughout the perimeter of the product.
We take a needle, with a small eye, so that the holes do not become more, we have a filament in size in 5 times the superior length of the future seam. At one end, we make a node, we do in one bottom hole to the node, then in the next hole to another part, we pull them together and make a couple of stitches between them.
Seam Yolochka
This seam is essentially very simple, it can be used for having a steering wheel, nozzles on gearbox, handbrake, armrests, etc.
This example presents the following parameters - indentation from the edge of 6 mm, the distance between the holes is 7 mm.
We produce a hole with 2 needles on a predetermined trajectory.
Take the needle from the inside and go cross the cross as under the lacing.
The beginning and end of the seam is the same as the maximum macro or sports.
At the end, gently stretch the seam.
The final result of this work
The braid on the steering wheel is good and is often bought as an accessory to its car.
Drivers acquire this attribute for many reasons: in pursuit to decorate the car salon, to increase comfort in the use of the steering wheel and update it already a tree-like view.
Also, the braid contributes to the long-term preservation of the commodity view of the machine, because the steering wheel is the most noticeable part.
The steering braid is considered the most optimal and affordable way Tuning your car.
It is sold at any automotive goods store and has an inexpensive cost.
The assortment has many varieties of this accessory: leather, fur, curly braids with foam rubber inside, eco.
By purchasing a braid for the steering wheel, you can easily put it on your own independently and without any problems if it loses its commodity look or just get tired of you.
At the same time, choosing a braid on the steering wheel, you need to consider some difficulties to which the competent selection of size, material, style, color solution and the fixation option belongs.
Some covers can dress very simply, others will require enough long and neat work using special threads.
Very often, drivers are wondering: "Do I need a braid on the steering wheel?"
The most lucky owners of the luxury category vehiclewhere automobile Salon Equipped with leather finish, design is designed in single style And leather braid on the steering wheel perfectly combines with the total style of the entire interior.
At the same time owners budgetary cars We have to solve questions with aesthetics on our own, because in this segment of the car there is a minimalism, in which even nothing to "catch".
Also, the braid on the steering wheel will be necessary for the car driver with a mileage in which the steering wheel has lost its external attractiveness, gaining a lot of scratches.
The handleka for the steering wheel acts as a cover that serves to preserve an attractive external view Baranki your car in a situation if you decide to sell your vehicle.
Also, the braid on the steering wheel does not allow the hand to slide on the surface, preventing scrolling and increasing security when driving.
Also, this attribute, increasing the thickness of the ram, allows for car owners with wide brushes comfortably hold the steering wheel in hand.
How to properly select braid on the steering wheel?
The selection of this accessory should be carried out in several criteria:
- Production material. To date, you can find a variety of braids that are made of miscellaneous material. Girls prefer to buy soft steering braids from velor, fabric and suede. These types of braids are characterized by a cheerful coloring and delight eyes. Men stop their choice on classic versions. Therefore, the leather braid or eco-eco-friendly popularity due to their long time Services and external noble style. It is not necessary to purchase foam covers, because they very quickly lose their shape, briefing from touches.
- Color solution and style. Choose braids for the steering wheel, based on the color solving of your cabin. If you are the owner of the black cabin, then the braid also needs to be chosen in dark colors. No need to "decorate" expensive representative auto braids in the form of a velor dog or floweries. Such a solution completely spoils all the impression of the good taste of the owner.
- Type of fixation. Handlers for the helm of cars are divided into two categories: on covers that do not require trimming, and braids for the steering wheel, fixing due to a special thread. Any of the models has its advantages and disadvantages. A fixed cover will be very easy to wear, but during operation they can twist and even slip with a loose landing. Such accessories are capable of fulfilling the interior of the car to such an extent that no one will not even notice that the braid on the steering wheel was purchased separately. But in the installation of such models may occur complexity. For installation, some skills and free time will be required to make the steering wheel cover on their own.
If you decide to buy a steering braid for yourself, then when you choose, you should not have difficulties.
You simply need to measure the wheel diameter and report this information to the seller.
Well, you decide to buy a case as a gift, then you need to understand the categories of such accessories that are divided into several varieties.
To date, there are several sizes of steering braids:
- Size S.(diameter 35-37cm). This type of braid is ideal for a small car, such as an eye or Tavria. You can also purchase this size for those cars in which there is sport steering wheel. IN Kia Picanto This size is also suitable, but when it is installed, it should be borne in mind that it will take it difficult, but it will clearly trim the steering wheel;
- Size M. (diameter 37-38 cm). This type is the most relevant for passenger cars. It is considered standard because it is suitable for cars such as Kia, Nissan, Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet and even on the domestic "eights", "nine" "ninety-ninth", "dozens", grant, Kalina and Priorya. Therefore, if you are the owner of the passenger transport of foreign production or domestic cars from the above list, you can buy this braid size;
- Size L. (diameter 38-40 cm). Such sizes are suitable for Niva, Volga and Muscovite. Also, the braid will be ideal for such models as "seven", "eleventh", "thirteenth";
- Size XL. (diameter 42-43 cm). This braid is designed for auto brand UAZ and Gazelle;
- XXL size (Diameter 47 cm). Designed for the rags of overseas cargo transport;
- XXXL size (diameter 49 cm). Take this accessory if you are in search of braids for KAMAZ.
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Such a procedure should be carried out on top. Tensioning the top of the braid and gradually move down, putting on a steering case.
The most comfortable in this situation is to use the help of an assistant who will help you.
If you do not have a number of anyone who could help, then use ordinary scotch.
Tensioning the bottom side of the braid, fix it with a tape (so that the sticky tape does not leave the traces, cover the material by an ordinary cloth or polyethylene).
After this procedure, continue to pull the cover on the lower half of the steering wheel.
When pulling, it will be convenient to apply 2 flat slot screwdrivers.
Oping the braid on the top half of the ram, stretch the lower side of the cover, uplooking it on both sides.
In the future, remove one screwdriver and immediately press this place with your hand. Due to the screwdriver, it is necessary to approach the back side of the braid, directing it on the steering wheel.
For easier procedure for stretching the cover, it is best to soak the steering braid in warm water or heat it with warm vapors.
Interesting! The leather braid with this method will receive greater elasticity and it will be easier for you to wear it by stretching materials.
You can also stretch the steering braid with the help of a rack in it for 12 hours. For this action, conventional rails are suitable for which the material is tensioning will be carried out.
After you were able to put the braid on the battered car, fix it with special cords located on inner side steering wheel.
If you didn't like the assortment of steering braids offered by shops, you can make this accessory with your own hands. Initially, you will need to decide on the color solution and the material used for the braid, and then proceed to work.
Most suitable option For the steering braid will be perforated leather, which has softness and elasticity, which provides ease and comfort with working with it.
Choose a material whose thickness is 1.2-1.4 mm.
To work will need to prepare:
- Material for steering braid;
- Sewing supplies (needle, thread, scissors);
- Patience.
Before you start sewing, it is best to remove the steering wheel itself. However, if you take into account the difficulty of the procedure, it is possible to get rid of the removal of interfering components (airbags, adjusting buttons).
Do not forget to disable rechargeable battery Before carrying out such a procedure.
Any type of sewing begins with patterns. Create it is very simple.
You will need to wrap the ram with a food film, winding up the paper tape from above. Next, you should draw on it to the seam marker and make a cut on the drawn line.
Due to this action, you should have three pieces of stencil, which should be numbered, so as not to confuse sequence.
Apply the stencil to the dense cardboard and blast the marker, cutting the pattern with a reserve of 5 mm on each side.
Important! The transfer of the developed layout on the skin should be accompanied by an additional reserve of 1.5-1.7 cm.
After you have generated procedures, apply the parts to the steering wheel and check if you did everything correctly and dimensions correspond. For good result You can start sewing all the components in the correct order.
Seam details best on sewing machine With the help of kapron threads. The use of this material will allow to make more even seams that will serve a long period.
Also, such a seam simplifies the process of pulling the braid, because the holes for the loops will already be made.
You can independently produce the sewing process, if not afraid of difficulties. If you are not sure in your talent talent, contact this task in the studio.
