Always a class act, Electron Top dedicated its first "Keep in Touch!" newsletter of 2015 to wishing the auto upholstery community a Happy New Year, and providing a bit of inspiration for us to lean on. … [Read more...] about Electron Wishes You All a Happy New Year
Peter Pittel Wins Comment of the Week
Congratulations to Peter Pittel of Back To The Future Upholstery in Brandon, Minnesota. Not only does he have one of the coolest shop names we've ever heard, but he won The Hog Ring's contest for "Comment of the Week." Peter, who goes by the screen name "Whiskey Pete," takes home this week's prize: A C.S. Osborne forged steel staple puller and 10 yards of bright white … [Read more...] about Peter Pittel Wins Comment of the Week
Haartz Drops Tops at the Detroit Auto Show
From 3D-printed cars to ones that drive all by themselves, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, features loads of exciting new developments in the automotive industry. Chief among them is the introduction of four new soft-top convertibles trimmed in topping material supplied by Haartz Corporation. … [Read more...] about Haartz Drops Tops at the Detroit Auto Show
A New Way to Sew French Seams
Executing a perfect French seam can sometimes be difficult, especially when you’re only using a single-needle sewing machine. However, the stitch is often only half the battle. Installing the upholstery it’s sewn on can present a whole new set of challenges, particularly when the element you’re wrapping is heavily contoured — like a dashboard or armrest. Automakers, however, … [Read more...] about A New Way to Sew French Seams
Design Studio: High-Back Bucket Seat
Need to design and upholster a high-back bucket seat for a client? No problem. We’ve just added an illustration of one to The Hog Ring Design Studio — where you can download it for free! … [Read more...] about Design Studio: High-Back Bucket Seat
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