Please recommend a quality upholsterer around Ipswich.

[Sinbad1951]

Looking at having all the saloon upholstery replaced with some quality buttoned upholstery. Have been recommended to two women who live on boat in Ipswich. Not interested in Sail and Cover but would appreciate any other recommendations from anyone who has experienced good quality work. Boat at Fox's.
Many thanks.

 

[sailorman]

Ask the Oyster commissioning team or ask Nick Creed in the Gunfleet office ( beside Fox`s Yacht Sales)

 

[xyachtdave]

SLC marine upholstery did an excellent job for me recently for sensible money. Passmore's if you're feeling flush.

Speak to Ralph at Fox's.

 

[wingdiver]

I know a trained upholsterer based near Woodbridge who might be able to help.
I'll see what the answer is.

 

[wingdiver]

OK, I've just checked my contact and he does offer the service that you need (don't be put off by the name of the business) -

Steve Marriage
Marriage Sofa Design, Dock Lane, Melton - near the Boat Yard (just over the railway crossing).
http://www.marriagesofas.com/

 

[Marmalade]

What's Bernie up to these days?

 

[Sinbad1951]

Bernie....?

 

[sailorman]

What's Bernie up to these days?

http://www.ritzystitches.co.uk

 

[Athene V30]

What's Bernie up to these days?

Bernie did Flipper's upholstry for me - was great result

 

[Marmalade]

...asked because I haven't seen her post for a while.

She did Marmalade's upholstery - v good job.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

...asked because I haven't seen her post for a while.

She did Marmalade's upholstery - v good job.

Bernie sold her boat some time ago, so has backed off the sailing community a fair bit.

But, having seen some of her boat upholstery work, its been excellent

 

[Lucky Duck]

I think it is still for sale?

 

[Marmalade]

Ah - that explains it. Hope she's well and enjoying something equally fulfilling...

 

[Mukes]

I've just used Andy ant Coverite for my boat cushions. http://www.coveriteupholstery.co.uk/ . Excellent job, very reasonable - his low price does not reflect in his workmanship. He is now doing the cabin upholstery for a friend of mine in Ipswich.

 

[Sinbad1951]

Many thanks to everyone who responded. I have asked Andy at Coverite to call in.

 

[Sinbad1951]

An update. Following recommendations from this good forum I used Andy of Coverite to reupholster my interior. He did it quickly and extremely well with much care taken to get right. The price was very reasonable and he came to the boat in Ipswich, removed covers and remeasured and fitted all upholstery whilst I was away for ten days. An excellent job and thanks to the forum for the help.

 

[Stork_III]

I think it is still for sale?

Bernie has sold her boat, has retired from Ritzystitches, but would welcome the chance to go sailing occasionally.