After fitting the wrong hubcaps to the van I’ve now replaced them with a nice set of stainless steel caps that fit properly:

I got sent an extra one by mistake (ssh!) so fitted it to the front spare:

I’ve been continuing with the van interior over the last month or so. Fitted the rear 3 point belt:

And then started learning how to do upholstery. Lots of practice on cheap vinyl, trying all the seams and techniques I’ll need for the van:


And as a small project, which would provide good practice for the rear bed cushions, I made the dog a cushion for his box:


I made a few mistakes on this first cover so made another which came out much neater:


Good enough for the dog at least!

And then onto the door cards. I made a test piece for the rear hatch to get a better feel for running lots of pleats:

Then moved onto the real thing.
Cutting out the fabric (Schnauzer to hold the fabric still):

Marking out the pleats:

And following a few evenings of sewing and glueing, a complete set of door cards:

I fitted them today. Lovely Jubbly!



