DIY Leather Wheelskin Install / Pics Inside

[YarisSedan]

Step 1: Remove from the box your new wheelskin and thread and needle. Unravel the thread completely so there are no knots at all and thread the needle.



Step 2: Punch out any loose chads. I would take the needle and poke out every hole just to be on the safe side when I did mine there were about 10 chads that fell out. If not they will come out while you are stiching and you will have an annoying bump.



Step 3: Start between one of the spokes but not at a seam. When sewing to save time go through two holes at once as show in picture.



Step 4: Between finger and thumb pull extremely hard after every stitch. Wearing gloves is highly recommended . Even with gloves your finger will be sore when you are done. From start to finish its going to take at least a hour so take your time.



Step 5: When coming to a spoke skip 4 holes and loop around the front for a false stitch. Keep note however many holes you decide to skip start at that same place when you continue. If easier rotate the wheel so you can see from the back the holes you missed. Otherwise you will find out the hard way when you finish you missed a stitch.



Also note make sure you are still keeping the line taught compare to the previous pic you can see how it looks loose. I had to go back and redo that spoke.



Step 6: When you are finished tie a double knot and cut off the loose ends. Take a flat head screwdriver and gently tuck it in. Enjoy your new leather steering wheel.