Shop Profiles

Meet Derek Friesen of Custom Creations

January 10, 2020 by Naseem

When 17-year-old Derek Friesen was hired to install auto glass at a local repair shop, he couldn’t have imagined that it would lead to a successful career in auto upholstery. … [Read more...] about Meet Derek Friesen of Custom Creations

Daniel Williams of DJ Designs Talks Shop

October 25, 2019 by Nadeem

In roughly 10 years, Daniel Williams has gone from WyoTech grad to owning and operating DJ Designs, one of the country's premier custom-fabrication and upholstery shops. … [Read more...] about Daniel Williams of DJ Designs Talks Shop

This African Trimmer Learned Upholstery from YouTube

August 29, 2019 by Nadeem

Tshifhiwa Madzhie's life was thrown for a loop when his father suddenly died, leaving him to care for his family of nine. … [Read more...] about This African Trimmer Learned Upholstery from YouTube

70-Year-Old Trim Shop Shares its Secret to Success

August 27, 2019 by Nadeem

As Tommy's Upholstery in Victoria, Canada, enters its 70th year in business, it's owners can't help but reflect on how far they've come and what it took to get here. … [Read more...] about 70-Year-Old Trim Shop Shares its Secret to Success