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Meet Shane Lile of Sewn Tight Custom Interiors

November 29, 2017 By Naseem

The Hog Ring - Meet Shane Lile of Sewn Tight Upholstery

Shane Lile, owner and operator of Sewn Tight Custom Interiors, didn’t take the usual route to the craft of auto upholstery. Instead, he worked for 10 years in corporate America before quitting to open his shop (and grow a killer mohawk). … [Read more...] about Meet Shane Lile of Sewn Tight Custom Interiors

Loyola Auto Interiors Talks Shop and Pride

November 20, 2017 By Naseem

The Hog Ring - Loyola Auto Interiors Talks Shop and Pride

Veteran trimmer Luis Loyola of Loyola Auto Interiors in Gardena, California, was recently profiled in "The Craftsman Series," a collection of short videos highlighting skilled craftsmen in the automotive industry. … [Read more...] about Loyola Auto Interiors Talks Shop and Pride

Meet Cameron Hayward of North Coast Custom Trim

November 13, 2017 By Naseem

The Hog Ring - Meet Cameron Hayward of North Coast Custom Trim

Cameron Hayward honed his skills in automotive upholstery while working as an apprentice at a neighborhood shop. In time, his passion and ambition for the craft led him to open his own business, North Coast Custom Trim. … [Read more...] about Meet Cameron Hayward of North Coast Custom Trim

Meet Stephen Kurzman of The Custom Stitching Co.

October 16, 2017 By Naseem

The Hog Ring - Meet Stephen Kurzman of The Custom Stitching Co

Formal training at one of the country’s few auto upholstery schools, years of hands-on experience, love of the craft and an ambition to be his own boss — that’s how Stephen Kurzman came to open The Custom Stitching Co. … [Read more...] about Meet Stephen Kurzman of The Custom Stitching Co.

How To Wrap a Shift Knob in Leather

October 10, 2017 By Naseem

The Hog Ring - How To Wrap a Shift Knob in Leather

Often times, the smallest upholstery projects are also the most difficult — just ask anyone who has ever attempted to wrap a shift knob in leather. … [Read more...] about How To Wrap a Shift Knob in Leather

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