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Helm chair upgrade

Two helm chairs on a 35-foot Viking Sport Fisher get updated
Shop efficiency

The components of an efficient work environment
Classic panels

An experienced upholsterer creates door panels for a “Grand Old Cad"
Interior fabrics

Textiles for interiors perform with high-tech properties

Projects
- Headliner replacement Dec 7
  
  When a vehicle’s headliner sags, it’s time to replace it. Here’s how.
- Turkish chair provides history lesson Dec 7
  
  This c.1850 “Turkish” or “Turkey” chair illustrates seating design introduced during the Victorian age (1837–1901).
- Cowboy chair is back in the saddle Nov 8
  
  More than 100 years ago, this rocking chair was covered in cowhide and oil cloth.
- Precision is key to upholstery graphics Nov 8
  
  Designing new graphics into an upholstery job can be the most rewarding part of the job.
- Reupholstering an Irish antique Oct 4
  
  An Irish couple received this circa-1840 chaise longue more than 30 years ago.
Products
- LTM Textiles Amadeus Group Nov 17
  
  Amadeus group from LTM Textiles influenced by original art from England’s Diane Harrison.
Business
- Serve up success with restaurant upholstery Nov 8
  
  Restaurant upholstery cooks up sizzling profits and delicious learning opportunities.
- Custom automotive upholstery Oct 4
  
  Make money in the “booming” custom automotive upholstery market.

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