Abstract: A method of sizing and distributing automotive seat covers. The method includes creating a data base of different seat configurations installed as original equipment by the manufacturer in each model of various vehicle makes and developing a minimum number of seat cover patterns with a seat cover fabricated from each pattern designated as a predetermined size and designed to fit a plurality of the different seat configurations.A selection data base is created assigning each of the seat configurations to a predetermined size of seat cover and a plurality of seat covers are fabricated in each predetermined size in an array of different colors and fabrics. A screen display is presented on a monitor portraying the various seat configurations installed as original equipment by the manufacturer and requesting a selection of one of the various seat configurations portrayed on the monitor.

Abstract: An auto seat cover (14 or 16) comprising a cover portion (18 or 20) having first and second ends interconnected by side edges with an end portion (22 or 24) extending about the first end and first (26 or 28) and second (30 or 32) side portions extending along the side edges of the cover portion (18 or 20). A strap means interconnects the second end of the cover portion (18 or 20) and the side portions (26 or 28, 30 or 32) for retaining the seat cover (14 or 16) in place on an auto seat.