Take the mystery out of the lucrative business of upholstering for boats. Discover the tools and supplies required to get started and learn why it’s important to use the correct thread, vinyl, canvas, zippers, etc.

Find out how to quickly and easily change the glass in a boat curtain, without losing the shape. How to know when the zippers or thread are going bad and how to fix them.

Discover the basic construction of a boat seat.

Diane lives in Windsor Ontario Canada, just south of Detroit, and surrounded by the great lakes. Her business, “New Skins Upholstery”, is behind her house. 80% of her business comes from Marine, but she also does auto, furniture, ATV’s and RV’s.

She has been in the upholstery business for 16 years, having spent the first 32 years of her career doing accounting/finance.

In her spare time she loves to travel, do crafts and ride her bike. She has 6 grandchildren from ages 25 to 15, all of whom have learned to sew/upholster in her shop. Two granddaughters are learning the upholstery trade and loving it.