Tilly2
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Reged: 15/08/2008
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Loc: Grantham, Lincs
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Has anyone experience of recovering sofas and chairs? Mine are about to fall apart, don't want to buy a new suite but looking at Plumbs/Lyn Plan, the price seems to come out almost as much as buying one in, say, DFS sale.
Any ideas or experiences to relate? Would love to hear.
Tilly
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lizalou
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Reged: 01/02/2008
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I used to have a pair of sofas that had come with a 'dress' pattern, so I made new covers a couple of times. It wasnt difficult, because of the pattern, but I imagine making your own would be more tricky (or maybe not, just pin and sew in a logical system)
But it took ages, I took a week off work, so at that rate I didnt save too much money!
Our present sofas are a more complicated shape and I have even less time now, so for this year at least, I am convincing myself that 'shabby-chic' is a good look!
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LadyGodiva
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Used to do a lot of upholstery myself but only arm chairs never a sofa. In general it is worth re-upholstering a suite if the frame is a quality frame if not then its good money after bad. Look in you local phone directory for a local decent upholster and he will come and have a look, give you a quote and tell you whether the suite is worth it. I am certain he will also have a workshop and be able to show you some of his work.
Some of the online sofa companies have excellent deals 3 years ago I bought a sofa bed for a playroom from Divani for about £250 and it still looks good. The service was excellent and when it arrived you were allowed 3 weeks to consider whether it was for you and send it back if not by just calling them up.
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abrightnewyear
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We have just used Plumbs and I can honestly say they were excellent. Our set of furniture is in very good condition with a 25 year guarantee so was worth doing. We had it recovered with loose covers and it was stress free from start to finish.
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GILL3SQ
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Reged: 29/07/2008
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There has been a previous thread on this very subject, perhaps three months ago and it may well still be here. There were lots of good ideas on there but Plumbs have done my suite twice and were faultless.
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Tilly2
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Loc: Grantham, Lincs
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Many thanks for replies everyone. It looks like Plumbs are a favourite! I'll try and find the other thread to see what other suggestions are on there.
No good with the needle and thread myself but I'll also have a look to see if there is anyone local - thanks again all.
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issi
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Loc: London
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My local curtain shop recommended a re-upholsterer to me. He recovered my suite, pouffes, and made tablecloths and cushion covers. My suite was a good one and the cost of the whole thing came to about £2000. I could have bought a new suite but my own was completely renovated and like brand new when finished, plus I had all the extras made up too. The upholsterer repaired any weakness in the frame and made new seats where worn ones had sagged.
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MancGirl
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Hi Tilly
I am just in the middle of an upholstery class. I am only doing my dining chairs at the moment. There is a lady who has just finsihed her sofa. I know you say you aren't good with needle and thread, but in the class I am doing, you are guided every step of the way. Maybe there is an evening class like this where you live. The one I go to is in Kent. let me know if you are in Kent and I can send you some details.
Manc Girl
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StephenD
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Has anyone experience of recovering sofas and chairs? Mine are about to fall apart, don't want to buy a new suite but looking at Plumbs/Lyn Plan, the price seems to come out almost as much as buying one in, say, DFS sale.
Any ideas or experiences to relate? Would love to hear.
Tilly
I think that says a lot about the prices at DFS! New covers will give you an enormous range of fabrics and so on to choose from, but depending on the cost of the fabric you like, it could be that DFS will be the cheapest option. As long as there's something in there that you like of course!
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