Industry History

Flashback: Animal Print Dashboard Covers

May 3, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Was there ever a time when professional auto upholsterers didn't have to contend with cheap aftermarket products? This ad appeared in a September, 1951 issue of Popular Science magazine. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Animal Print Dashboard Covers

Flashback: Old School Car Seat Armrests

April 11, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Vehicle armrests weren't always the feature-laden consoles we have today. Believe it or not, they were once simple and singularly purposed. In fact, many were also portable and removable. Skeptical? Take a look at this article from a November, 1950 issue of Popular Science magazine to see for yourself. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Old School Car Seat Armrests

Flashback: Car-Exhaust Vacuum Cleaner

March 20, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Believe it or not, the above article on car-exhaust vacuum cleaners appeared in a February, 1932 issue of Popular Science magazine. Apparently, carbon monoxide poisoning wasn't a big concern 81 years ago. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Car-Exhaust Vacuum Cleaner

Flashback: ‘Waffle Iron’ Seat Cushions

February 21, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Step back in time and read the following article on "waffle iron" seat cushions taken from an October, 1947 issue of Popular Science magazine. … [Read more...] about Flashback: ‘Waffle Iron’ Seat Cushions

Making a Case for Antique Sewing Machines

February 19, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

For as long as I can remember, my auto upholstery shop has had an abundance of antique sewing machines lying around. My father has been collecting them for years. Swap meets, garage sales, flea markets and even curbside trash picking has filled my shop with more machines than I care to count. Most are a century old and serve no purpose but to take up space – or so I thought. … [Read more...] about Making a Case for Antique Sewing Machines