Recent advancements in sewing machine technology – such as auto thread trimming, auto needle positioning and auto backtacking – have made operating a machine easier. However, not until now has a company invented an autonomous machine that can sew just about anything on its own. Introducing the Vetron Autoseam, the world’s first fully automated sewing machine that can identify, … [Read more...] about Vetron Autoseam: This Machine Sews Alone
Shop Profile: Kaze Williams of Trim Den
To run a successful auto upholstery shop, you need to be skilled, hard working and passionate. Kaze Williams of Trim Den in Smyrna, Tennessee has those qualities in spades. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Kaze Williams of Trim Den
Relax, the Leather Industry is Not Dying
Despite endless industry chatter about leather alternatives and bio-based fabrics, demand for hides shows no signs of letting up. In fact, it’s growing. … [Read more...] about Relax, the Leather Industry is Not Dying
The Winners of Our MasterPry LED Contest
Thanks to everyone who read and shared our review of the MasterPry LED, the auto trim industry’s first interior pry bar with a built in LED light. As promised, we picked three auto upholsterers who entered our social media give away to award a free set. … [Read more...] about The Winners of Our MasterPry LED Contest
When Upholstery Shop Meets Barbershop
Auto upholstery is a multidisciplinary craft that requires professionals be proficient in a range of skills — including sewing, carpentry, fiberglass/plastic fabrication, mechanics and more. Carlex Design, however, recently added another discipline to the mix that I bet you never considered: barber. … [Read more...] about When Upholstery Shop Meets Barbershop
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