Since Vilner introduced dragon scale pleats in 2012, only a handful of auto trimmers have successfully replicated the intricate, time-consuming design. Waldemar Gottfried of Gottfried Upholstery in Saskatchewan, Canada, stands out among them for not only mastering the stitch work, but enhancing it with 3D flare. … [Read more...] about Gottfried’s 3D Dragon Scale Pleats
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This Week Win a Snap Setter Kit!
This week only — follow both The Hog Ring and Albright’s Supply on Instagram and you could win a snap setter kit with everything you need to get started! … [Read more...] about This Week Win a Snap Setter Kit!
Photo: Rolls-Royce Door Panel Panniers
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is renown for its over-the-top luxury interiors, and the new Phantom Limelight is no exception. Among its long list of bourgie accruements, the limited-run bespoke sedan features his and her door panel wardrobes. … [Read more...] about Photo: Rolls-Royce Door Panel Panniers
Should You Buy a Skiving Machine?
Brent Parker of Brent Parker Motor Trimming wrote at length about the importance of reducing selvage bulk in his article "10 Tips to Take Your Trimming to the Next Level." One way to do this is by using a skiver. … [Read more...] about Should You Buy a Skiving Machine?
Car Upholstery, Rubbing Alcohol and Cigs
Scott Kemery of Bridgehampton, New York, made national headlines last week when he attempted to kill the bedbugs living in his rental car by soaking its upholstery in rubbing alcohol — before lighting a cigarette. … [Read more...] about Car Upholstery, Rubbing Alcohol and Cigs
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