Until the 1960s, it was customary for men to buy cars, but have their wives chose the interior colors and fabrics. In fact, keeping up with the auto upholstery was considered part of a wife's household duty. … [Read more...] about That Time Rayco Mansplained Seat Covers
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Back When Seats Made You Slide Around
Automakers design seat shapes and fabrics to keep people firmly and comfortably in place. But that wasn't always the case. … [Read more...] about Back When Seats Made You Slide Around
Detroit Body Products is Out of Business
Detroit Body Products, longtime supplier of OEM fabrics and publisher of the popular Detroit Book, is officially out of business. … [Read more...] about Detroit Body Products is Out of Business
There’s a Sewing Machine Museum in Tulsa
If you geek out on sewing machines as much as we do, then check out the Vintage Sewing Center and Museum in Tulsa, Oklahoma. … [Read more...] about There’s a Sewing Machine Museum in Tulsa
NYT’s First Reference to ‘Auto Upholstery’
The New York Times reported a lot on the first production Model T, which was built in 1908. But it wasn't until 15 years later that the iconic newspaper mentioned the phrase "auto upholstery." … [Read more...] about NYT’s First Reference to ‘Auto Upholstery’
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