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Pro Tip: Sewing Leather With Ease

August 20, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

We're excited to debut the first installment in a series of short "Pro Tip" videos that we've produced to help rookie (and perhaps even not-so-rookie) auto trimmers get the job done – effectively, efficiently and professionally. … [Read more...] about Pro Tip: Sewing Leather With Ease

How to Sew Hexagon Pleats

August 12, 2012 By Naseem Muaddi

Last month there was a lot of talk within our Auto Upholstery Forum about unique pleat designs for insert panels on car seats. The one design that seemed to have everyone scratching their heads over how to sew was the hexagon tiling pattern (a.k.a. the hextille) found in the new Aston Martin Cygnet (pictured above). … [Read more...] about How to Sew Hexagon Pleats

How to Build a Display Motorcycle Seat

June 11, 2012 By Naseem Muaddi

In April, I wrote an article titled "Why I Build Miniature Car Seats". The article received such great feedback, that I decided to put together a short how-to video on the subject. This time, however, I'm building a display motorcycle seat. … [Read more...] about How to Build a Display Motorcycle Seat

How to Upholster a Car Seat From Scratch

April 13, 2012 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - How to make a seat from scratch

Check out this awesome guide on how to upholster a car seat from scratch, submitted by Brent Parker of Brent Parker Motor Trimming in Glenorie, Australia. This how-to guide was originally published in our Auto Upholstery Forum. … [Read more...] about How to Upholster a Car Seat From Scratch

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