Wool is soft, comfortable, warm in the winter and cool in the summer. That’s why many drivers turn to sheepskin to protect their car seats. Check out this great video by Eagle Wools, an Australian manufacturer of sheepskin seat covers, to see just how they’re made. … [Read more...] about Video: Trimming Car Seats in Sheepskin
The Ford Mustang’s Short-Lived Towne Top
Removable hardtops are readily available for late-model Ford Mustangs. But did you know that detachable roofs date as far back as the pony's debut in 1964? … [Read more...] about The Ford Mustang’s Short-Lived Towne Top
Are Fashion Designers the New Trimmers?
Over the last few years, The Hog Ring has written a lot about the fashion industry's growing influence over the design of car interiors. However, it seems mainstream media is just now catching on. CBS News' Jeff Glor recently interviewed Anthony Prozzi, a former Donna Karan fashion designer turned Ford interior designer, all about it. … [Read more...] about Are Fashion Designers the New Trimmers?
Shop Profile: Stitches Custom Upholstery
Tony Miller of Stitches Custom Auto Upholstery in Bremerton, Wash., is one of the most highly decorated trimmers in our industry. His shop has won numerous awards and has even been featured in some of the hottest car magazines. All for good reason — his team does extraordinary work. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Stitches Custom Upholstery
Design Studio: Full Generic Interiors
Last month we launched The Hog Ring Design Studio, a growing collection of vehicle interior renderings that lack color and detail, but provide a solid foundation for you to experiment on top of with various color schemes and stitch patterns. Our first two renderings were of a generic bucket seat and bench seat. This month we've added two new illustrations to complement them. … [Read more...] about Design Studio: Full Generic Interiors
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