You know how to work a sewing machine, but do you know how a sewing machine works? Check out this short animated video that explains the process by which a walking-foot sewing machine uses two sources of thread to create a lockstitch. … [Read more...] about How Does a Sewing Machine Work?
Guides & Manuals
Learn Auto Upholstery at WyoTech
Interested in learning auto upholstery? Harry Weimann, director of operations at WyoTech’s campus in Blairsville, Pa., provides an in-depth look at the trade school’s auto upholstery program in the May 2014 issue of Performance & Hotrod Business magazine. … [Read more...] about Learn Auto Upholstery at WyoTech
Seam Options for Leather Car Interiors
LeatherSeats.com recently produced an outstanding video highlighting some of the most common and unique seam options available to clients interested in having their cars upholstered. Take a look! … [Read more...] about Seam Options for Leather Car Interiors
Choosing an Air Compressor for Your Shop
No auto upholstery business is complete without a strong and dependable air compressor powering its pneumatic tools. Next to a quality industrial sewing machine and steamer, I'd argue that it's the most important piece of equipment that a trimmer will buy. Not surprisingly, it's also one of the most expensive. But with all the different makes and models available, how do you … [Read more...] about Choosing an Air Compressor for Your Shop
Guide: Understanding Embossed Leather
Garrett Leather, which runs one of the fabric industry's most interesting blogs on hides, recently published an article explaining how leather is embossed and what you can do to ensure a quality pattern. … [Read more...] about Guide: Understanding Embossed Leather
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