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Gottfried’s 3D Dragon Scale Pleats

April 28, 2015 By Tech Help

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

Should You Buy a Skiving Machine?

April 23, 2015 By Tech Help

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?

Watch Audi Trim a Leather Interior

April 15, 2015 By Tech Help

Audi has designed and manufactured exquisite car interiors for so long that it’s easy to take them for granted. However, the amount of work that goes into each and every one is truly fascinating. … [Read more...] about Watch Audi Trim a Leather Interior

Design Studio: 1968-72 Chevelle Door Panel

April 9, 2015 By Tech Help

We’re continuing our popular door panel series for a third straight month by adding two new illustrations to The Hog Ring Design Studio. Last month we added door panel sketches for the first-generation Chevrolet Chevelle. This month, we’re doing the same for the second-generation Chevelle! … [Read more...] about Design Studio: 1968-72 Chevelle Door Panel

Should You Reinforce French Seams?

March 31, 2015 By Tech Help

To back or not to back? That is the question. We want to know where you stand on reinforcing French seams. … [Read more...] about Should You Reinforce French Seams?