How to Upholster a Car Seat From Scratch - The Hog Ring This how-to guide was originally published in our Auto Upholstery Forum Brent writes… Thought I’d share with everyone how I build seats from scratch with a step-by-step pictorial I’m currently trimming a Lotus Elan 1959 The first photo is what the seats originally looked like
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Shop Profile: Stitches Custom Upholstery - The Hog Ring In November 2013, a ’39 Chevy trimmed by Stitches Custom Auto Upholstery made the front cover of Street Rodder Premium The shop’s work has been featured in several other popular magazines as well Since its founding, Stitches Custom Auto Upholstery has grown by leaps and bounds Miller now leads a four-man team with employees Tom Bidle
Learn Auto Upholstery with this New Book - The Hog Ring Whether you’re a rookie or seasoned auto upholstery professional, pick up a copy of “Automotive Upholstery Interior Restoration” by Fred Mattson The newly published book is essential reading for everyone in our craft
How Tariffs are Impacting the Auto Upholstery Industry Businesses across the upholstery industry have been working to adapt to new tariffs introduced by the Trump Administration These tariffs, aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and rebalancing trade, have significantly affected the cost of imported goods, especially materials like leather and other textiles commonly used in the automotive
Mistakes to Avoid When Starting an Auto Upholstery Business Starting an auto upholstery business takes more than skill with fabric and foam—it takes strong business habits and the discipline to stick to them The sooner you set clear boundaries, protect your time, and charge what your work is worth, the faster you’ll build a shop that lasts
The Hog Ring – Auto Upholstery Community Auto Upholstery Community Human rights abuses are being carried out at every stage of Brazil’s leather supply chain, according to a recent study by the Fair Labor …
Draw Pleats Faster With Stitch Templates - The Hog Ring Thanks to programmable sewing machines, auto upholstery shops across the world are experiencing increased demand for complex stitch patterns, including hexagon and dragon-scale pleats However, even the most experienced trimmer will admit these aren’t easy to draw or execute on a traditional sewing machine
Want to Learn Upholstery? Enroll at McPherson College - The Hog Ring To be clear, auto upholstery is a craft that takes decades of hands-on experience to master No one can enter a school program – at McPherson College or elsewhere – and expect to graduate a pro In fact, many students go on to work entry-level positions at shops, where they further hone their skills
Stitches Custom Upholstery Wins NC Auto Interior of the Year! Congratulations to Stitches Custom Upholstery in Poulsbo, Washington, for winning the 2023 NC Auto Interior of the Year Award! Shop owner Tony Miller oversaw the creation of a stunning interior for his client’s 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle