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Former Trimmer Saves Shop from Closing

September 13, 2017 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Former Trimmer Saves Shop from Closing

If you could buy your boss' upholstery shop, what's the first thing you would change? For Maria Elliott, it was the business name — which she changed from Got It Covered to All Seams Upholstery. … [Read more...] about Former Trimmer Saves Shop from Closing

This Auto Trimmer Works for NASA

September 12, 2017 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - This Auto Trimmer Works for NASA

As a child, Mark Zito was just as obsessed with outer space as he was with sewing clothes for his action figures. As an adult, he's combining those two passions to upholster spaceships for NASA. … [Read more...] about This Auto Trimmer Works for NASA

Meet Stuart Foster Pagani of SFP Design

August 30, 2017 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Meet Stuart Foster Pagani of SFP Design

Stuart Foster Pagani discovered the craft of auto upholstery as a young boy, and has since dedicated his life to mastering the skills necessary to create gorgeous bespoke interiors. His shop, SFP Design, is renowned in England for it's impressive designs and impeccable execution. … [Read more...] about Meet Stuart Foster Pagani of SFP Design

Restored Impala Brings Trim Shop Full Circle

August 7, 2017 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Restored Impala Brings Trim Shop Full Circle

Every auto upholstery shop has a project car. But Ed’s Upholstery in Ashland, Oregon, has a 1966 Chevrolet Impala with a particularly unique backstory. … [Read more...] about Restored Impala Brings Trim Shop Full Circle

Growing Up in Lou’s Auto Upholstery

June 20, 2017 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Growing Up in Lou's Auto Upholstery

It's no secret that we're fascinated by the backstories of small, independent auto upholstery shops. In fact, we have an entire section dedicated to shop profiles. If you're as interested in these stories as we are, check out this short essay published by Daily Press, a local Southern California newspaper. … [Read more...] about Growing Up in Lou’s Auto Upholstery

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