For good reason, many auto upholstery shops have become wary of repairing car seats, door panels and other interior components that have airbags built inside: If the seams don’t open properly, the airbags may not deploy in time, leaving passengers vulnerable to injury and shops liable for damages. However, equipment is available to ensure stitches open. Among the best is the … [Read more...] about Sewing Airbag Seams with Durkopp Adler
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Pro Tip: How to Mold Automotive Leather
Interested in learning how to wrap virtually any plastic interior component in leather? Then check out this pro tip video by Cesar, a master auto upholsterer turned teacher, who shares his knowledge on YouTube. … [Read more...] about Pro Tip: How to Mold Automotive Leather
How Does a Sewing Machine Work?
You know how to work a sewing machine, but do you know how a sewing machine works? Check out this short animated video that explains the process by which a walking-foot sewing machine uses two sources of thread to create a lockstitch. … [Read more...] about How Does a Sewing Machine Work?
Design Studio: VW Beetle Door Panel
Last month, we introduced two illustrations of classic Volkswagen seats to The Hog Ring Design Studio. This month, we expand the collection with the addition of a Volkswagen door panel. … [Read more...] about Design Studio: VW Beetle Door Panel
Design Studio: Classic VW Beetle Seats
Big news for Volkswagen fans! As per your request, we’ve added the classic Beetle to The Hog Ring Design Studio. … [Read more...] about Design Studio: Classic VW Beetle Seats
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