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Photo: Aston Martin DB9 Saddlebags

August 5, 2014 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Aston Martin DB9 Equestrian Edition

Check out the beautiful, handcrafted saddlebags affixed to the rear-console of the Aston Martin DB9 Volante Equestrian Edition. … [Read more...] about Photo: Aston Martin DB9 Saddlebags

How to Knock Off Quality Leather Products

January 22, 2014 By Nadeem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Saddleback Leather

Dave Munson, CEO of Saddleback Leather Co., recently published a video teaching impostors how to knockoff his bags. While not directly related to auto upholstery, the video does a fantastic job of pointing out the differences between high- and low-quality leathers, as well as the level of craftsmanship required to create high-end leather products, like motorcycle saddlebags. … [Read more...] about How to Knock Off Quality Leather Products

Photo: Six-Shooter Motorcycle Seat

October 25, 2013 By Naseem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Motor Cycle Seat Gun Holster

I've seen motorcycle seats decked out in skulls, flames, dragons, snakes —  you name it. But this elegantly handcrafted saddle seat is by far the most bad ass of all. If John Wayne rode a steel horse, it would definitely have one of these. … [Read more...] about Photo: Six-Shooter Motorcycle Seat

10 Questions for Trimmer Jay Teske

May 31, 2012 By Naseem

You may have heard the name, but you’ve definitely seen the work. We interview Jay Teske of Pirate Upholstery for the third installment in our “10 Questions” series – where we pose 10 questions to a master, innovator or business leader in the field of auto upholstery who we believe our community of auto trimmers can learn from or be inspired by. … [Read more...] about 10 Questions for Trimmer Jay Teske

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It’s no wonder the 1932 Ford Roadster is … [more] about Design Studio: 1932 Ford Roadster

Then vs Now: Rolls-Royce’s Leather Shop

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is renowned for its … [more] about Then vs Now: Rolls-Royce’s Leather Shop

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Faurecia Introduces Flat-Seam Stitching

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Meet Cameron Hayward of North Coast Custom Trim

Cameron Hayward honed his skills in … [more] about Meet Cameron Hayward of North Coast Custom Trim

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