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How Much Do You Charge Per Hour?

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Hotrod & Restoration magazine recently published its annual automotive industry statistics. The nationwide survey, which gathers data from all sectors of the custom and restoration industry, highlights valuable information that our shops can use to better understand the market – such as average shop sales revenues and busiest months of the year. What stands out the most, … [Read more...] about How Much Do You Charge Per Hour?

Bolder French Seams With QTC Contrast

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Nothing sets off an upholstery job better than a straight French seam or topstitch. Combined with thick thread, the job really pops. In fact, you’d be surprised by how much of a difference the width of thread can make in the overall appearance of a vehicle’s interior. I was first drawn to the look of thick-thread decorative stitches by the dashboard and door panels of a 2011 … [Read more...] about Bolder French Seams With QTC Contrast

Safety-Belt Air Bags Gain Ground

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To be successful in the field of auto upholstery, we have to keep pace with the constant innovations car manufacturers make to their vehicle interiors. One of those innovations is the placement of safety air bags. Most of us already have experience working with seat, headliner, dashboard and steering wheel air bags. But since last year, Ford has been sewing them into … [Read more...] about Safety-Belt Air Bags Gain Ground