tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post8105359559871799384..comments2024-03-17T04:14:44.845-05:00Comments on Frugal Scholar: What to Do: Unsatisfactory Upholstery JobFrugal Scholarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12696815672500452503noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-46937709407553258002009-11-03T18:13:43.653-06:002009-11-03T18:13:43.653-06:00@To all--Thanks for the advice. I am going to sit ...@To all--Thanks for the advice. I am going to sit on it for a while. I am so bad at confrontation. i get flustered--as in my oral surgeon episode.Frugal Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696815672500452503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-91899907467043021462009-11-03T14:39:00.136-06:002009-11-03T14:39:00.136-06:00These situations are always so sticky! I understan...These situations are always so sticky! I understand why you'd feel a little guilty asking for a re-do--I get sick to my stomach even telling a waitress she got my order wrong! <br /><br />You paid for the job to be done right, though, so I'd follow Duchesse's excellent advice.Emma Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655014167534653968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-20808076983143418652009-10-31T07:45:15.304-05:002009-10-31T07:45:15.304-05:00Since the previous craftsperson managed to get the...Since the previous craftsperson managed to get the stripes right, the problem is likely not the ottoman's shape. <br /><br />I'd ask her to re-do it, using Duchesse's excellent script. <br /><br />She may have been running low on fabric and not had enough left to match the pattern. In any event, you'll almost certainly need to buy some more fabric.Funny about Moneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13188173788063351801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-30772643414773872542009-10-30T14:30:24.739-05:002009-10-30T14:30:24.739-05:00It will definitely bother you later if it bothers ...It will definitely bother you later if it bothers you now.<br /><br />I agree 100% with Duchesse's comment, so I won't repeat it.FB @ FabulouslyBroke.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966672580040786485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8242926316765633205.post-46568766592374770232009-10-30T08:29:02.445-05:002009-10-30T08:29:02.445-05:00Oh dear, dear Frugal. First, I would fix the ottom...Oh dear, dear Frugal. First, I would fix the ottoman as it will bother you eternally.<br /><br />But first; Ask someone who knows nothing about the incident to look at the ottoman and see if they notice the stripes run off parallel.<br /><br />What to say:<br />- Thanks for completing the job on time. The pillows look great. However, when I had a moment to really look at the ottoman, I see the stripes veer to the left (or whatever they do)<br />- I'd like to meet with you to discuss what we could do<br /><br />You might have to<br />- buy more fabric (if possible) or<br />- buy new, different fabric.<br />If it is a small area you can find upholstery remnants.<br /><br />The problem might be the ottoman's shape. If not a true square or rectangle, practically impossible to cover with stripes! If that is so, an experienced upholsterer could have advised when you presented the fabric.<br /><br />Paying full amount (vs a deposit) before job is delivered gives you a lot less leverage, but hope this person wants repeat business and recommendations, so cares about your satisfaction. <br /><br />I'd request a big break on the redo, if not 100%!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.com