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Gottfried’s 3D Dragon Scale Pleats

April 28, 2015 By Naseem Muaddi

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Since Vilner introduced dragon scale pleats in 2012, only a handful of auto trimmers have successfully replicated the intricate, time-consuming design. Waldemar Gottfried of Gottfried Upholstery in Saskatchewan, Canada, stands out among them for not only mastering the stitch work, but enhancing it with 3D flare. … [Read more...] about Gottfried’s 3D Dragon Scale Pleats

Photo: Rolls-Royce Door Panel Panniers

April 24, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is renown for its over-the-top luxury interiors, and the new Phantom Limelight is no exception. Among its long list of bourgie accruements, the limited-run bespoke sedan features his and her door panel wardrobes. … [Read more...] about Photo: Rolls-Royce Door Panel Panniers

Watch Mansory Upholster a Sport Seat

March 28, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

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In need of inspiration? Check out this video by German interior design shop Mansory in which their trimmers design a sport seat from scratch — using some really impressive technology. … [Read more...] about Watch Mansory Upholster a Sport Seat

Chip Foose-built 1965 Impala Wins Ridler

March 13, 2015 By Naseem Muaddi

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The Chip Foose-built 1965 Chevrolet Impala that took home the Ridler Award at last weekend’s 63rd annual Detroit Autorama in Detroit, Michigan, has been making headlines the world over for its gorgeous exterior and dressed up powertrain. But it’s interior is also a sight to behold. … [Read more...] about Chip Foose-built 1965 Impala Wins Ridler

Check Out this Alcantara Wrapped Helmet

February 27, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Jyrki Raulo - Alcantara Helmet

From air vents to car engines, we’ve seen auto trimmers upholster a lot of strange things. And while they’re usually over the top and sometimes even impractical, they’re also really cool and super challenging to pull off. Case in point: This Alcantara-clad helmet by aspiring professional trimmer Jyrki Raulo of Helsinki, Finland. … [Read more...] about Check Out this Alcantara Wrapped Helmet

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