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What’s Your Type of Upholstery Shop?

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Auto upholstery isn’t a uniform industry where all shops look the same, work the same or even charge the same. It’s comprised of independent businesses – mostly mom and pop operations – that put in long hours and a lot of hard work to stand out. While some shops do general repairs, others focus solely on restyling, hot rod interiors or motorcycle seats. Most operate out of … [Read more...] about What’s Your Type of Upholstery Shop?

Auto Upholstery in the Early 1900s

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Trimmers have a long and storied past – one that we should all be proud of. Those who came before us upholstered everything from horse carriages to bicycles until cars came along. And when the airplane was invented, guess who they called upon to design their seats? While researching a little bit of our history online, I came across three beautiful pictures that depict what … [Read more...] about Auto Upholstery in the Early 1900s

Custom Dashboards Made to Order

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Most auto trimmers have the knowledge and skills to wrap a dashboard in leather, but not many can create an entire custom dash from scratch. While auto upholstery is certainly a multi-discipline trade, few trimmers have the fiberglass and metal-shaping expertise to tackle such a daunting task. Fortunately, there are companies from which auto trimmers can order custom … [Read more...] about Custom Dashboards Made to Order

How to Sew Hexagon Pleats

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Last month there was a lot of talk within our Auto Upholstery Forum about unique pleat designs for insert panels on car seats. The one design that seemed to have everyone scratching their heads over how to sew was the hexagon tiling pattern (a.k.a. the hextille) found in the new Aston Martin Cygnet (pictured above). … [Read more...] about How to Sew Hexagon Pleats