For good reason, many auto upholstery shops have become wary of repairing car seats, door panels and other interior components that have airbags built inside: If the seams don’t open properly, the airbags may not deploy in time, leaving passengers vulnerable to injury and shops liable for damages. However, equipment is available to ensure stitches open. Among the best is the … [Read more...] about Sewing Airbag Seams with Durkopp Adler
Pro Tip: How to Mold Automotive Leather
Interested in learning how to wrap virtually any plastic interior component in leather? Then check out this pro tip video by Cesar, a master auto upholsterer turned teacher, who shares his knowledge on YouTube. … [Read more...] about Pro Tip: How to Mold Automotive Leather
Carlex Design Trims a Mercedes-Benz CLS
From its state-of-the-art garage to its jaw-dropping interior designs, Polish auto upholstery shop Carlex Design never ceases to inspire. Case in point, watch this video of how they customized the interior of a Mercedes-Benz CLS. … [Read more...] about Carlex Design Trims a Mercedes-Benz CLS
The Camaro’s Throwback Convertible Top
Just when you thought the Camaro couldn’t get any more retro, the all-new model is set to feature a fully automatic convertible soft top that functions similarly to how it did nearly 30 years ago. … [Read more...] about The Camaro’s Throwback Convertible Top
How Does a Sewing Machine Work?
You know how to work a sewing machine, but do you know how a sewing machine works? Check out this short animated video that explains the process by which a walking-foot sewing machine uses two sources of thread to create a lockstitch. … [Read more...] about How Does a Sewing Machine Work?
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