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[ValerieJean]

The seatback pocket on the bucket seat I'm recovering in vinyl has a wimpy hem that will probably stretch and droop over time. I have an example of a stiff pocket hem in my F-350 that I'm trying to mimic without taking those seats apart. It seems to be plastic flat stock that slides in the hem as the hem is stretched during use. It gives enough to not poke through the hem at the ends but is stiff enough to keep a nice firm shape over 20+ years of use. I've tried a few things, such as flexible cutting board (too soft) to sail battens (too hard). Elastic will fail after a few years and can't be replaced. I tried sewing grosgrain in the hem so it would not stretch, but it seems the hem will still roll down with use. Any suggestions? Thanks.