From 3D-printed cars to ones that drive all by themselves, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, features loads of exciting new developments in the automotive industry. Chief among them is the introduction of four new soft-top convertibles trimmed in topping material supplied by Haartz Corporation. … [Read more...] about Haartz Drops Tops at the Detroit Auto Show
A New Way to Sew French Seams
Executing a perfect French seam can sometimes be difficult, especially when you’re only using a single-needle sewing machine. However, the stitch is often only half the battle. Installing the upholstery it’s sewn on can present a whole new set of challenges, particularly when the element you’re wrapping is heavily contoured — like a dashboard or armrest. Automakers, however, … [Read more...] about A New Way to Sew French Seams
Design Studio: High-Back Bucket Seat
Need to design and upholster a high-back bucket seat for a client? No problem. We’ve just added an illustration of one to The Hog Ring Design Studio — where you can download it for free! … [Read more...] about Design Studio: High-Back Bucket Seat
Putting The Hog Ring Design Studio to Use
Since launching The Hog Ring Design Studio in early 2014, auto trimmers from all over the world have been putting our illustrations to good use — helping customers visualize their design ideas and securing contracts to bring them to life. Case in point: Check out how one of our illustrations was used to design the seat of a custom 1973 Ford F100. … [Read more...] about Putting The Hog Ring Design Studio to Use
The Hog Ring: 2014 Year in Review
2014 was an incredible year for The Hog Ring. We partnered with some of the auto upholstery industry's leading manufacturers and suppliers to reach more trimmers, cover the latest industry news and developments, feature the latest products and services, and showcase some incredible talent. We also worked tirelessly to expand the utility of this website as a resource for auto … [Read more...] about The Hog Ring: 2014 Year in Review
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