[tmac58star]

I've bought 2-3 of those same seats at the local Atwoods Farm/Ranch store in the past 2 years...generally for about $65-$69 on sale. Good seats...they accommodate my size/weight much better than the stock JD seats. You have to put up with all the holes in the metal seat pan and install your own JD decal, if you care about such things.

 

[tmac58star]

Just get an aftermarket seat and enjoy your machine again...or a Deere seat. Your arse won't know the difference.

 

[tmac58star]

My 212 came with seat that had a partial kit installed...the foam and vinyl were there, glued down, but the edging was simply in the wind. I bought the edging and clips and managed to finish the attempt to recover. Works & looked okay until it was out in the sun a little...the trim kept coming off between clips an me being a BOB (Big Ole Boy) didn't help matters. I moved that seat to the 322 and put one of those ugly Deere covers with the mesh pockets on the back over the odd job recover. Now I have an aftermarket seat on the 212, 216 and 430. Reusing the old edging is probably the best bet, plus lots of patience.

 

[tmac58star]

If you use new edging, stretch as tight as you can...then a little tighter and use the clips to secure it as you go. An extra set of hands would be helpful too.