Best Place To Get Cushions Made?

asea

I need to have some replacement cushion covers made (they are quite large) for my houseboat. Some of them are not typical square/rectangular covers.

Where would be the best & cheapest place to have them made for me?

Thank you

kittiwoz

If you tell us where you live someone might know of a local seamstress. You could also try asking in local fabric or sewing shops if they offer a making up service or if they could put you in contact with a local seamstress.

asea

unluckily for me i live in canary wharf in the docklands where the only shops or so on are vastly overpriced and aimed at city workers (mostly expensive clothes shops & boutiques!)

Thanks very much

ormus

maybe possible to send the material to my MIL, and she could make them to your requirements.
shes a retired seamstress. worked all her life in the industry.
last job she made the uniforms for virgin, abbey national etc...

i will ask her if you want?

asea

are you sure that is ok? if you could I would really appreciate it!

asea

are you sure that is ok? if you could I would really appreciate it!

ormus

pm me with the details ie sizes and quantity etc? (and a contact number).

maryjane01

I got a chair upholstered in SE London. If you have a car it is about 15-20 minute drive from Canary Wharf, or a trip on the DLR to Lewisham and then 1 train stop to Hither Green. It is called A1 Upholstery, on Springbank Road. He covered cushions for a chair for £150, but then scatter cushions with piping that he made from the left over fabric he did for £5 a piece. They did a really excellent job. I would call the person that did it a craftsman. They open funny hours. 8am till 4pm during the week, and most Saturdays till midday I think, but if you are planning on visiting on a Saturday call them incase they are not going to open. It may not be the cheapest, but it was excellent work.