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Shop Profile: Sew It Seams Interiors

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Custom leather supplier Relicate Leather Collection recently launched an interview series that aims to help us "get to know the people behind the sewing machines." Like our own "10 Questions" series, the interviews provide insight into the backgrounds, inspirations and ambitions of our peers. The first auto upholsterer to be profiled for the series is Scott Zielinski of Sew … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Sew It Seams Interiors

Props to Ryan Martin of Johnny’s Auto Trim

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Check out the February 2015 issue of Performance & Hotrod Business Magazine to see a 1957 Chevrolet Nomad Bel-Air built and upholstered by Johnny's Auto Trim & Rod Shop of Alamosa, Colorado. The vehicle is a beauty in its own right, but when you consider that the entire interior was wired and upholstered by Ryan Martin — the 22-year-old son of owner and operator Johnny … [Read more...] about Props to Ryan Martin of Johnny’s Auto Trim

Shop Profile: JNG Creations

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It’s no secret that there’s a lack of talented and qualified upholsterers in the automotive industry. Among the many reasons why are a shortage of training programs and the length of time it takes to master the craft. That’s why The Hog Ring has always been intrigued by the stories of how the best upholsterers in our industry got their start. One of the most fascinating stories … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: JNG Creations

Shop Profile: Compton Custom Interiors

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One of the greatest pleasures for me in running The Hog Ring is the opportunity to speak with auto trimmers and shop owners from around the world and learn how they got their start in our highly specialized craft. I recently spoke with Jimmy Compton, a retired U.S. Army veteran, who told me all about his new-found career in auto upholstery and his shop, Compton Custom … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Compton Custom Interiors