Shane Lile, owner and operator of Sewn Tight Custom Interiors, didn’t take the usual route to the craft of auto upholstery. Instead, he worked for 10 years in corporate America before quitting to open his shop (and grow a killer mohawk). … [Read more...] about Meet Shane Lile of Sewn Tight Custom Interiors
Loyola Auto Interiors Talks Shop and Pride
Veteran trimmer Luis Loyola of Loyola Auto Interiors in Gardena, California, was recently profiled in "The Craftsman Series," a collection of short videos highlighting skilled craftsmen in the automotive industry. … [Read more...] about Loyola Auto Interiors Talks Shop and Pride
Meet Cameron Hayward of North Coast Custom Trim
Cameron Hayward honed his skills in automotive upholstery while working as an apprentice at a neighborhood shop. In time, his passion and ambition for the craft led him to open his own business, North Coast Custom Trim. … [Read more...] about Meet Cameron Hayward of North Coast Custom Trim
Meet Stephen Kurzman of The Custom Stitching Co.
Formal training at one of the country’s few auto upholstery schools, years of hands-on experience, love of the craft and an ambition to be his own boss — that’s how Stephen Kurzman came to open The Custom Stitching Co. … [Read more...] about Meet Stephen Kurzman of The Custom Stitching Co.
How To Wrap a Shift Knob in Leather
Often times, the smallest upholstery projects are also the most difficult — just ask anyone who has ever attempted to wrap a shift knob in leather. … [Read more...] about How To Wrap a Shift Knob in Leather
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