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Jeep Concepts Feature Hand Stitching

March 20, 2015 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Jeep Wrangler Sundancer

Jeep recently sidestepped its rugged nature to unveil two concept trim levels that sport a range of luxury features, including unique hand-stitched French seams — more evidence that automakers (especially those in the U.S.) are beginning to recognize the importance of a quality interior.

The first trim level, Sundancer, is for the world renowned Wrangler. Its sophisticated-looking cabin is trimmed in premium brown leather and features “gold rush” accents throughout. What’s most impressive is the color-matched, hand-stitched French seams on the seats, center console and door panels. With French seams now the industry standard, automakers are looking for new, unique ways to differentiate their stitching. This time-consuming detail is definitely one way to do it.

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Jeep Wrangler Sundancer
Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Jeep Wrangler Sundancer
Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Jeep Wrangler Sundancer

The second trim level, Sageland, is for the classic Cherokee. Jeep says it was inspired by the historical landmarks and natural sceneries of China’s Shangri-La Region. As such, it features a wide palette of earth-tones, including neutral grey Nappa leather seats adorned with red and water-blue stitching (which, as THR member Kruno points out below, may or may not be done by hand). The needlework, which is truly unique, is based on traditional Chinese knot design. Admittedly, it looks peculiar at first, but is quickly admired for its complex pattern.

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Jeep Cherokee Sageland
Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Jeep Cherokee Sageland
Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Jeep Cherokee Sageland

While it’s not clear if these trim levels will ever make it to production, it’s exciting to see an automaker as rough around the edges as Jeep stop to create such a refined interior. Perhaps it’s a sign of things to come…

What do you think? Do you like Jeep’s new hand-stitched French seams? Would you like to see more automakers take up the practice? And, more importantly, is it an interior feature you could see yourself repairing?

Filed Under: Archive, Concepts & Designs Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Hand Stitching, Jeep, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler

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  1. Kruno says

    March 20, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Thank you for the interesting report.
    In the white car this is not a handstitch. It is sewn with a 2-Needle machine with a programmable rotating needleholder (I don´t know the english word for that. It´s that thing where you screw your needle in.) Sorry for my english but I think you will understand it. 3 weeks ago I´ve been at the Simac Tanning Tech in Milano/Italy and there was Durkopp presenting several machines including this programmable one. It´s interesting how many different stitch styles you can sew with this machine.
    It would be worth If you could write about it.
    Best regards.
    Kruno

  2. Naseem Muaddi says

    March 20, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    Thanks Kruno. We’ll definitely look into those Durkopp machines. I think it would make a great article to feature them.

  3. Gjudd says

    March 21, 2015 at 8:50 am

    Here’s the machine in action, around 3 minutes in
    http://youtu.be/aqQqn0HWv_8

  4. abo71 says

    March 21, 2015 at 11:42 pm

    Hi, another excellent article thanks for posting.
    I do think putting that type of stitching pattern on heavy wearing areas like bolsters isn’t a good idea. Bentley use(d) them and there were some recalls.
    (Gareth mentioned this somewhere in the forum if I remember correctly…)
    Sorry for my English too.

    Rgds
    ABO71

    ps .: Have a look on this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGQubJ3tt9Q&spfreload=10
    the number of patterns at 0:40sec is just crazy…

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