Case Study – Restoration of a vintage Camel saddle stool
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Bespoke leather upholstery for demanding individualists
One of our local customers has brought us a unique piece of furniture, a vintage Egiptian style saddle stool, which has been in his family for over five decades. A wooden structure was in a great, solid condition, with a charming patina on it. However, a top leather cushion has seen better days. The leather was in a bad state and needed to be replaced.
The customer has had a personal attachment to this stool, and it was very important for us to make sure, that we replicate a cushion in as great details as possible.
For this project, the customer has chosen a soft Italian leather, with a smooth texture, which has matched a colour of the original piece very well. He also asked us to make a custom embroidery of the camel on the top part of the cushion. A design had to be close to the shape of a camel visible on one of the wooden legs.
Step 1
We set of to work and first task was to carefully unstitch the leather pieces of the old cover to create a pattern. We have decided to keep and re-use an old hay filling of the cushion, to keep as much of the original, unique feel as we could. It was closed off and secured in a custom made fabric bag.
Step 2
After new leather pieces were cut, it was time to make a bespoke embroidery of a Camel. The customer has requested that embroidery in contrast, black stitching.
Step 3
Once the top part came back from embroidery station, it was time to sew it together. The bottom of the cushion was originally fitted with small eyelets and closed with a leather strap. We have replicated this feature as well.
Step 4
We set of to work and first task was to carefully unstitch the leather pieces of the old cover to create a pattern. We have decided to keep and re-use an old hay filling of the cushion, to keep as much of the original, unique feel as we could. It was closed off and secured in a custom made fabric bag.
“Great to stay on top of the process. Highly recommended!”
John DoeCEO, JoomShaper
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The Tuning-Shop Ltd
Unit 3, plot 23
United Downs Industrial Park, St Day, Redruth
Cornwall
TR16 5HY
United Kingdom
Unit 3, plot 23
United Downs Industrial Park, St Day, Redruth
Cornwall
TR16 5HY
United Kingdom
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tuningshop2008@gmail.com
Tel: 01209822344
Tel: 01209822344
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