legenddc Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Well the discount has me wanting to purchase the Morris chair plan this weekend, but I'm curious what people have paid for the upholstery? I saw the one thread with the real leather upholstery that was around $1,500 each. What has everyone else paid? Anyone tried it themselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrusen Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Genuine leather hide costs a fortune. Not saying its not worth it, but expect to pay a pretty penny. My Morris chair is at an upholsterer right now. I brought my own fabric; a dark navy denim like material. They charge $55 per cushion but the foam is where things get expensive. Apparently the good quality foam is an oil byproduct so its not cheap. With materials and labor, mine is costing right around $500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 I was curious of this same thing. The chair is on my list soon. $500 seems like a lot but with a the effort that you put into a project like the Morris chair you want the cushions to hold up over time. The cushions in most furniture today doesn't hold up at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrusen Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Yeah that was my thinking as well. Same reasoning for using high quality hardware. After putting so much time and effort into a project, of course I'm going to spend the extra money to make sure the hardware or upholstery is top notch. $500 is expensive yes, but compared to true high quality leather its pocket change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 I have an industrial sewing machine and will probably do my own but as others have said both the foam and leather (if you go that way) can be really expensive. I would guess it will cost me $300-400 in materials to do leather for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted October 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Thanks guys. Not planning on leather currently. I'm about to buy the plans, could you have it reuphostered easily? I have a year and a half year old so I may go with a cheaper or more durable fabric initially and then have it recovered in the future. Looks like between the wood and upholstery it will be at least $1,000. 16 hours ago, mkrusen said: Genuine leather hide costs a fortune. Not saying its not worth it, but expect to pay a pretty penny. My Morris chair is at an upholsterer right now. I brought my own fabric; a dark navy denim like material. They charge $55 per cushion but the foam is where things get expensive. Apparently the good quality foam is an oil byproduct so its not cheap. With materials and labor, mine is costing right around $500. Can you post a picture of your chair when it's back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Even if it's not leather upholstery is expensive. I built both of these and IIRC the lady paid over $1000 just for the sofa. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Mike help me out, what is IIRC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legenddc Posted October 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 I think it means If I Recall Correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrusen Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 I will definitely post pictures in my journal thread when I get the chair back. You can certainly get things reupholstered. It will be cheaper than the initial upholstery job because you'll already have the foam in place. You could also have the upholsterer make the cushions have a zipper and use them like a slip cover so you can wash them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 2 hours ago, legenddc said: If I Recall Correctly it means If I Recall Correctly Fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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