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How to Sew Hexagon Pleats

August 12, 2012 By Tech Help

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

10 Questions for Trimmer Shannon Walters

July 30, 2012 By Tech Help

If you were to poll the hot rod community to determine which auto trimmers they admire most, Shannon Walters of Interiors by Shannon would surely make the shortlist. We are honored to interview him for the fourth installment in our “10 Questions” series – where we pose 10 questions to a master, innovator or business leader in the field of auto upholstery who we believe our … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Trimmer Shannon Walters

Save Big on Stainless Steel Cup Holders

June 20, 2012 By Tech Help

Nothing sets off a hot rod’s interior quite like stainless steel trim and accessories. For me, it’s the contrast of leather next to the polished metal that catches my eye. For others, the stainless steel bears proof that no expense was spared on their vehicle’s interior. But not all stainless steel accessories need to break the bank. Take, for example, cup holders – a must … [Read more...] about Save Big on Stainless Steel Cup Holders

How to Build a Display Motorcycle Seat

June 11, 2012 By Tech Help

In April, I wrote an article titled "Why I Build Miniature Car Seats". The article received such great feedback, that I decided to put together a short how-to video on the subject. This time, however, I'm building a display motorcycle seat. … [Read more...] about How to Build a Display Motorcycle Seat

10 Questions for Trimmer Jay Teske

May 31, 2012 By Tech Help

You may have heard the name, but you’ve definitely seen the work. We interview Jay Teske of Pirate Upholstery for the third installment in our “10 Questions” series – where we pose 10 questions to a master, innovator or business leader in the field of auto upholstery who we believe our community of auto trimmers can learn from or be inspired by. … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Trimmer Jay Teske

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