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Soft Furnishings
I am looking for someone who will make linen cushion covers embroidered or printed with a quotation in our design.
Parna www.parna.co.uk are specialists in bed linen and accessories made from vintage textiles, including cushions from old linen grain sacks, hand-worked folk costumes and hand-embroidered pieces. They can also make bespoke cushion covers, hand-embroidered on vintage linen with name, date and greeting of choice.
I would like to dye the loose covers of a two-seater sofa. Can you recommend a company who will do this please?
There are only a few companies who will tackle dyeing loose covers as there is a high risk of shrinkage. Loose covers must be in good condition and preferably pre-shrunk. We suggest you try one of the following specialist dying companies and take their advice:
Chalfont Cleaners & Dyers 020-7935 7316
Elias (St John’s Wood) 020-7586 3424
Harry Berger Cleaners & Dyers 0161-282 2860
Blue Mill 0116-248 8133
We are looking for a high quality firm who will come to measure and make fitted bedspreads and bolsters in North London.
If you link to the Curtains, Blinds & Soft Furnishing section on the home page of www.thehousedirectory.com, then link to Curtain Makers, you’ll see a list of companies that custom-make bolsters and bedspreads.
Specialists in your area include Abbeygale Interiors www.abbeygale.com, Ketcher & Moore www.ketcherandmoore.co.uk and Gina Moore www.ginamoore.co.uk.
I would be so grateful if you could possibly tell me how I can use fabric to cover a wall?
This process is called fabric walling and there are several methods; usually the wall has a series of battens and wadding and the fabric is then applied over this framework. You can opt for an invisible finish, or with braid or double piping; it can be also be used on doors, headboards and in home cinemas. As well as its luxurious decorative properties, fabric walling provides sound and thermal insulation. Mille Couleurs are specialists in precisely this technique. www.millecouleurs.co.uk.
