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Peter Pittel Wins Comment of the Week

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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

A New Way to Sew French Seams

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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