Dartz Motorz Company, a Latvia-based manufacturer of luxury armored cars, is once again making headlines for offering customers the option to trim their cars in leather made from a whale's penis. … [Read more...] about Dartz to Trim SUV in Whale Penis Leather
Auto Upholstery
Unveiled: Acura NSX Concept Interior
Having been in this craft for 14 years, I’ve upholstered my fair share of seat covers. In fact, it’s very rare that I come across one that I can’t reverse engineer in a matter of minutes. A few glances here, a few there, and I can pretty much tell you everything there is to know – from the thickness of its sew foam to where the listings go; and, most importantly, the order … [Read more...] about Unveiled: Acura NSX Concept Interior
Shop Profile: Arrowhead Upholstery
Utah’s Daily Herald recently published an interesting profile on Shessann Logue, owner and operator of Arrowhead Upholstery. If you’re at all interested in how other trimmers got their start in the craft, it’s worth a read. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Arrowhead Upholstery
Photo: Custom Trimmed Audi RS 6
Speaking of unique pleats, check out the stitch work in this Audi RS 6. It was done by none other than Vilner – a Bulgarian trim shop that's anything but subtle. … [Read more...] about Photo: Custom Trimmed Audi RS 6
2014 Audi RS 7 to Feature Hexagon Pleats
In 2012, Naseem published instructions on how to sew hexagon pleats – inspired by those featured in the Aston Martin Cygnet – using only a standard industrial sewing machine. As it turns out, the 2014 Audi RS 7 Sportback will feature that exact pattern. … [Read more...] about 2014 Audi RS 7 to Feature Hexagon Pleats
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