

Matt & Kris Curten of KMC Upholstery & Canvas (Metropolis, IL)
What does being an upholsterer mean to you?
We love the
craft and love the excitement in our customers when they see the finished
product. It is very rewarding.
How did you get started in upholstery?
We started by
doing our own projects and our business took off from there
What types of upholstery do you do?
Custom auto
interiors, boat interiors and canvas, motorcycle, aircraft, ATV, and outdoor
seating
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How long have you been upholstering?
7 years
What is your biggest consumer demand?
Classic Auto
Interiors
What is your favorite upholstery project you’ve done?
Several 49-53
Chevy Truck Interiors
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What is the strangest item you’ve found in a restoration?
Vietnam era military dog tags found in 1969 Firebird seats
Have you noticed any up & coming trends?
Backlighting on door panels and consoles
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What changes would benefit the upholstery industry?
More options
for training, such as more schools, with classes for both beginner and advanced
skill levels.
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Have you ever been featured on television, online, or in
another publication?
Yes, we have been featured in some local publications
Do you have a shop animal?
Not by choice, but we have a black snake we named Fred
that frequently visits us in the shop!
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Some answers have been edited for clarity.