Honeycomb, honeycomb, me want honeycomb! Nowadays, it seems like everybody wants a honeycomb pattern sewn onto their seat covers. The design – which is technically a hexagon or hextille pleat – has been featured in the Aston Martin Cygnet, Audi RS 7 and now the Volkswagen Design Vision GTI. … [Read more...] about Photo: VW GTI Honeycomb Seats
4 Measuring Tools Every Trim Shop Needs
Measure twice and cut once – it’s good advice, especially for auto upholsterers who are short on time and hate wasting money. … [Read more...] about 4 Measuring Tools Every Trim Shop Needs
Installing Aftermarket Picnic Tables with Rau
Nothing sets off a high-end, luxury interior quite like rear-seat picnic tables. You know the ones I’m talking about. They’re the fold-down tables mounted to the backs of front seats in cars you’d rather be chauffeured in than drive. … [Read more...] about Installing Aftermarket Picnic Tables with Rau
Register for Free Roadwire Leather Training
Restylers International, a network of independently owned automobile restyling businesses across the US, has just announced that it’s hosting a free Roadwire Leather Training on June 17 to 19 in Dallas, TX. … [Read more...] about Register for Free Roadwire Leather Training
The Upholstery Industry Needs an Award
Before Upholstery Journal (UJ) magazine went out of print, it hosted an annual design and craftsmanship competition for auto, marine and furniture upholsterers. The contest was low key and never drew big players, but was still a lot of fun to participate in. … [Read more...] about The Upholstery Industry Needs an Award
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