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Shop Profile: Cutter’s Custom Stitchin’

September 20, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Cutters Custom Stitchin Inc

There’s a three-man auto upholstery shop in Dillsboro, IN that’s responsible for some of the nicest custom hot rod interiors in the nation. Browse these photos to sample some of the impressive work being done at Cutter’s Custom Stitchin’ Inc. … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Cutter’s Custom Stitchin’

West Coast Customs: Making Seat Patterns

September 19, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Ish West Coast Customs

Ish Jimenez of West Coast Customs – the man responsible for inspiring a whole new generation of auto trimmers in the early 2000's – shares a few tips on copying seat patterns in the following video. … [Read more...] about West Coast Customs: Making Seat Patterns

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Picnic Tables

September 18, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Table

From an in-glovebox perfuming system to the world's most comfortable car seats, it seems like the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is pulling out all the stops when it comes to interior gimmicks. Its rear-console picnic tables are no different. … [Read more...] about 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Picnic Tables

Photo: Double Long-Tail Diamond Pleats

September 16, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Brabus Double Long Tail Diamond Pleats

So you like long-tail diamond pleats, huh? How about double long-tail diamond pleats? German auto tuner and upholstery shop Brabus stretched diamond stitch work to its limits in this Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG. … [Read more...] about Photo: Double Long-Tail Diamond Pleats

Sage Advice from a Fellow Upholstery Shop

September 14, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Auto Upholstery Community - Cook's Custom Auto & Furniture Upholstery 2

The Fresno Bee, a local California newspaper, recently published a short profile and Q&A with Christopher Cooke of Cookie's Custom Auto & Furniture Upholstery. The article tells the unique story of how Christopher's shop was established, went out of business and made a comeback. However, the most valuable part of the story is the sage advice he offers other auto … [Read more...] about Sage Advice from a Fellow Upholstery Shop

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