In the craft of auto upholstery, where aesthetics are paramount, it’s natural for fads to come and go. We’ve seen it with contrast piping, contrast stitching, diamond pleats and now French seams. However, it takes a forward-thinking craftsman with creativity, talent and influence to introduce a new look that catches on. That’s exactly what Dave Vos of Customs by Vos in … [Read more...] about Customs by Vos Pioneers Double Topstitch
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Photo: 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Interior
In August 2013, we published an article asking: "Whatever happened to green car interiors?" Gillin Auto Interiors in Middletown, New York, recently answered that question when they restored the cabin of this gorgeous 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. … [Read more...] about Photo: 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud Interior
This Ford Mustang Sports Plexiglass Seats
Just when you thought you’d seen it all, Ultimate Audio of Lexington, South Carolina went ahead and fabricated the front seats of this Ford Mustang out of plexiglass. … [Read more...] about This Ford Mustang Sports Plexiglass Seats
Hix Design Trims a 1959 Chevrolet Apache
Need some inspiration? Check out this custom 1959 Chevrolet Apache upholstered by HixDesign in Norman, Oklahoma. … [Read more...] about Hix Design Trims a 1959 Chevrolet Apache
When Upholstery Shop Meets Barbershop
Auto upholstery is a multidisciplinary craft that requires professionals be proficient in a range of skills — including sewing, carpentry, fiberglass/plastic fabrication, mechanics and more. Carlex Design, however, recently added another discipline to the mix that I bet you never considered: barber. … [Read more...] about When Upholstery Shop Meets Barbershop
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