Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Re: Seeking a seamstress / upholsterer in Melbourne 7Jun 11, 2012 3:11 pm this is what I posted into the interior decorating page where I had posted same topic: Just to let you know that I was recommended to an upholsterer in Highett by a friend. So I had Ellie (a guy) from Ellies Upholstery around to quote. He offered very helpful, constructive advice. So bearing in mind I was being quoted $4000 to recover/replace foam on my couches, he quoted around $2400 using fabric he imports himself and a foam which has a 10 year warranty which he says will be good for 15 years plus. We went to his shop today, (354 Highett Road, Highett tel: 9532 0730). However we decided on a Warwick fabric instead which changed the price to $2640. So we will end up with virtually 2 new couches which will last another 25 + years, I am quite sure as we will now have reversible cushions and zip off covers which we can handwash. So I wont go the d.i.y route anymore! (having said that, he would cut and sell foam and fabric by themselves as well) but by the time I factor in time, effort, and whilst I did find someone who would recover the cushions, I never got around to find out THAT cost). So by the time I factored in all these things, it was I reckon, more cost effective to have it done professionally. In his shop, you can see furniture he has restored himself and which he has for sale. Actually just seen he has a website...www.elliesupholstery.com.au ... so hopefully this helps someone. Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here, and I'm looking for some advice regarding my house construction project in North Kellyville. I… 0 6695 There is no reason why building contract reconciliation cannot be done prior to handover, if the builder won't do it get someone to do it for you. Why would you pay for… 3 6682 My home office is hot with computer equipment running virtually 18 hours a day. When it gets unbearably warm I simply step out of my door into the living area which is… 0 5122 |