Last month Carlex Design, Poland’s premier auto interior design studio and upholstery shop, relocated its headquarters to an all-new dream garage. If you thought their last location was impressive, you’ll be blown away by the new digs. … [Read more...] about Check out Carlex Design’s New Garage
Shop Profiles
Shop Profile: Trimmer Otsetswe Marobela
Forging a successful career in the auto upholstery industry is no easy task, but where there’s a will there’s always a way. No one knows that better than Otsetswe Marobela, a 26-year-old rookie trimmer in Francistown, Botswana, whose passion for the craft led him to open one of his community’s first auto upholstery shops. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Trimmer Otsetswe Marobela
Shop Profile: Sew It Seams Interiors
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
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
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





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