Trimmer James Lloyd Wheeler of Ridgeway, Missouri, has died at age 75. … [Read more...] about Trimmer James Lloyd Wheeler Dies at 75
Auto Upholstery
Apex Leather Launches Custom Color Program
For an industry that thrives on design and innovation, having the right parts for a custom build is let’s just say, critical! Well, getting that perfect blue, green, or even purple leather just got a lot easier with the announcement of Apex Leather’s new Custom Color Program. … [Read more...] about Apex Leather Launches Custom Color Program
Sewing Machines, Seat Covers and Badass Women: A Look Back in Time
Auto upholstery has long been seen as a man’s trade — gritty, hands-on, and tucked away in the back corners of custom shops and factories. But here’s the truth: women have been shaping the look and feel of car interiors since the very beginning. … [Read more...] about Sewing Machines, Seat Covers and Badass Women: A Look Back in Time
Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?
If you’ve been in the auto upholstery business for a while, chances are you’ve come across that mysterious oily stain on a headrest or seat bolster and thought, “What is that?” More often than not, the culprit is something most people don’t even think twice about — sunscreen. … [Read more...] about Did You Know Sunscreen Can Damage Car Interiors?
Get Paid to Teach the Craft. WyoTech is Hiring a Trim & Upholstery Instructor
If you've spent years in an auto upholstery shop — cutting patterns, stitching seat covers and installing soft tops — now's your chance to share those skills, get paid a killer salary and leave a lasting legacy in the trade. … [Read more...] about Get Paid to Teach the Craft. WyoTech is Hiring a Trim & Upholstery Instructor
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