Before Upholstery Journal (UJ) magazine went out of print, it hosted an annual design and craftsmanship competition for auto, marine and furniture upholsterers. The contest was low key and never drew big players, but was still a lot of fun to participate in. … [Read more...] about The Upholstery Industry Needs an Award
Visualizing Seats with Katzkin and Alea
For many auto trimmers, coming up with an interesting and attractive idea for a customer’s car seats is easy. It’s effectively communicating that idea without a visual aid that’s the challenge. Fortunately, two very reputable aftermarket leather seat-cover suppliers provide free online tools that allow trimmers to quickly and easily design seats. You don’t even need to be … [Read more...] about Visualizing Seats with Katzkin and Alea
Photo: Vilner Transforms Sky Seats into Art
Vilner was definitely thinking outside of the box when it dreamed up the seats in this Saturn Sky. … [Read more...] about Photo: Vilner Transforms Sky Seats into Art
Rad Rides by Troy’s 1969 Ford Torino
When Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy builds a hot rod, everything has to be custom – especially the interior. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the seats created for one of his recent projects, a one-off 1969 Ford Torino. … [Read more...] about Rad Rides by Troy’s 1969 Ford Torino
Hiring Auto Trimmers With Soft Skills
It’s no surprise that many auto upholstery shops have struggled to hire new talent. This is, after all, a highly specialized trade. According to Harry Weimann – director of education at WyoTech Blairsville and owner of Weimann’s Interiors in Delmont, PA – hiring new employees may be even more of a challenge than we think. … [Read more...] about Hiring Auto Trimmers With Soft Skills
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