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How To Wrap a Shift Knob in Leather

October 10, 2017 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - How To Wrap a Shift Knob in Leather

Often times, the smallest upholstery projects are also the most difficult — just ask anyone who has ever attempted to wrap a shift knob in leather.

To the untrained eye, wrapping a shift knob might look easy. However, experienced auto upholsterers know that’s not the case. In fact, the task requires advanced pattern-making and hand-stitching skills to cover the knob’s curved and sometimes spherical surfaces.

If you’re lucky, the shift knob is already wrapped in leather that you can remove and use as a template, and allowances in the knob’s structure have already been made for the material’s thickness. But it’s a whole different ball game if you’re trimming an uncovered plastic knob.

Fortunately, master craftsman Cesar Chavez Flores of Cechaflo Videos in Guadalajara, Mexico, has produced a fantastic video showing step-by-step instructions on how to expertly wrap a shift knob from scratch.

Pay close attention to the video and take notes. This isn’t a task that most trimmers can master easily. But with lots of practice, you can become an expert and add it to your list of services.

To watch more instructional videos by Cesar, visit his YouTube channel.

Filed Under: Archive, How-to, THR Favorites Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Cechaflo Videos, Shift Knob

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  1. P&S Kustoms says

    June 2, 2018 at 1:14 pm

    great job and thank you for the tips

  2. Mike Robinson says

    May 31, 2021 at 1:51 am

    What small marking pens are you using? I have never seen anything like them. Please let me know.

  3. Joshua Etchison says

    June 1, 2021 at 6:42 pm

    Awesome video! Who knows about that marking pen and what he uses to wipe it off!?

  4. Randy Vanderburg says

    June 15, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    Looking for some to wrap a Honda Element automatic shift knob in leather?
    Any help appreciated

    • Randy Vanderburg says

      June 15, 2021 at 8:33 pm

      dydnar@yahoo.com

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