Unique Pleats

Shawn Krist Intros the Diamond-Heart Pleat

October 5, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi Leave a Comment

In March 2013, we published an article titled "Moving Beyond Traditional Diamond Pleats," in which we encouraged auto upholsterers to start experimenting with new and interesting variations of the traditional pattern. Since then, we've seen a number of unique interpretations. The latest is this beautiful diamond-turned-heart pleat by Shawn Krist of Krist Kustoms. … [Read more...] about Shawn Krist Intros the Diamond-Heart Pleat

Belarus Trim Shop Debuts Puzzle Pleats

September 28, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi Leave a Comment

If you follow The Hog Ring on Instagram, then you know we feature a lot of photos by Belarusian auto upholstery shop CarInterior.by. That’s because they come up with some of the most original and eye-catching stitch patterns. Case in point: this awesome puzzle pleat. … [Read more...] about Belarus Trim Shop Debuts Puzzle Pleats

RTC Introduces Tripod Pleats

May 14, 2015 By Naseem Muaddi 2 Comments

Computerized sewing isn’t just the future of our industry, it’s the present. In fact, automakers and high-end trim shops are increasingly employing the technology to create unique pleats that are either too difficult or impossible to recreate on a traditional sewing machine. Case in point: Check out the pattern sewn on the interior of this Mercedes-Benz SL trimmed by Russian … [Read more...] about RTC Introduces Tripod Pleats

Gottfried’s 3D Dragon Scale Pleats

April 28, 2015 By Naseem Muaddi 6 Comments

Since Vilner introduced dragon scale pleats in 2012, only a handful of auto trimmers have successfully replicated the intricate, time-consuming design. Waldemar Gottfried of Gottfried Upholstery in Saskatchewan, Canada, stands out among them for not only mastering the stitch work, but enhancing it with 3D flare. … [Read more...] about Gottfried’s 3D Dragon Scale Pleats

Photo: A Fresh Take on Watch Strap Pleats

February 6, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi Leave a Comment

Blare Design Car Studio, an auto upholstery shop in Russia, recently posted the above photo to Instagram — showing off a cool new take on watch strap pleats that's not unlike the modified hexagon pleat stitch pattern we showed you how to sew in August 2012. … [Read more...] about Photo: A Fresh Take on Watch Strap Pleats