When Rolls-Royce says bespoke, it means bespoke – honoring customers' wants no matter how strange or silly they seem. From on-board picnic hampers to diamond-encrusted wood trim, The Daily Mail highlights recent requests that are sure to leave you thinking, "Who needs that?" … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royce: Serious About Bespoke
Upholstery Showcase
Photo: Spiral-Stitch French Seam
Inspired by Faurecia's flat-seam stitch, Ryan Nettleton of Exact Art Fabrications in Maple Shade, NJ has been experimenting with some innovative stitch designs of his own. Recently he showed off a few of his designs in The Hog Ring’s “Auto Upholstery Forum.” This spiral-stitched French seam stood out to me the most. … [Read more...] about Photo: Spiral-Stitch French Seam
Photo: Six-Shooter Motorcycle Seat
I've seen motorcycle seats decked out in skulls, flames, dragons, snakes — you name it. But this elegantly handcrafted saddle seat is by far the most bad ass of all. If John Wayne rode a steel horse, it would definitely have one of these. … [Read more...] about Photo: Six-Shooter Motorcycle Seat
Details: Intersecting 4 French Seams
Now that's how you intersect four French seams! … [Read more...] about Details: Intersecting 4 French Seams
Upholstering Vehicles in Cow Pelt
As trimmers, we work with bare leather hides on a regular basis, but rarely do we get the opportunity to upholster vehicles in pelts – which are hides processed with animal hair intact. It’s unfortunate, as some pelts – like cow – can go a long way in setting off a vehicle’s interior. … [Read more...] about Upholstering Vehicles in Cow Pelt
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