Katy sent us a good question: Hey! I'm in a western suburbs of Chicago, and am needing a good, quick, and most importantly AFFORDABLE upholsterer. I bought these chairs thanks to the tip from AT last week, and now they need to be recovered...
Can anyone recommend someone?
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Many years ago (16 years, to be specific), we had a couple of wing backed chairs reupolstered at The Fabric Mart on Lake Street in Addison--at least, that's where we got the fabric, and I think they did the work as well. I don't think they were especially cheap (although everything is relative--it seems to me that there is no such thing as a cheap reupolsterer), but boy did they do good work -- they chairs (and that fabric) have withstood years of abuse at the hands of my cats and later my kids. The store has been there for many many years, and I would recommend them. Good luck.
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I've had good luck with Slipcover Plus on Ridgeland Ave. in Oak Park. They reupholstered some chairs for me a few years ago, and the chairs are still holding up. Prices are very reasonable, but it's a good idea to have your own fabric ideas before going in there. www.slipcoverplus.com
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Drummond Upholstery in Evanston did a great job on a chair for me. He said 3 weeks, but he did it in less.
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i'll be doing a reupholstery apprenticeship with a pro in indianapolis starting in january and would love to have your chairs be our first project together, but i think it will be too late . . .
good luck! :)
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