3 Pleat Mistakes That Ruin Upholstery (And How to Fix Them)

Straight pleats look simple—until they’re not. Wrinkles, waves, and uneven lines usually come down to a few common mistakes that keep getting repeated in upholstery shops. In this video, I break down the three pleat mistakes that ruin upholstery panels, why they happen, and what to do instead. This applies to automotive interiors, marine upholstery, hot rods, customs, and just about any vinyl pleating job. No fluff, no theory—just real-world upholstery advice from the bench. If you’re fighting wrinkles, glue issues, or pleats that won’t lay flat, this video will save you time, material, and frustration. 👇 Topics covered Why glue choice matters (and when not to glue) Foam mistakes that cause waves and memory lines Stretching and layout errors that kill straight pleats How to avoid redoing panels after they’re sewn If this helps you, hit subscribe—new upholstery videos every week here on That Custom Show. #upholstery #autoupholstery #vinylpleats #pleating #upholsterytips #customupholstery #hotrodupholstery #marineupholstery #upholsteryshop #thatcustomshow