Studio Wombat

Introducing... my lil Kenmore sewing machine. She don't look too pretty, eh? I bought my lil Kenmore back in 2001 and this baby will not quit. This machine has had coffee spilt on it, fallen out the back of cars, been dropped, painted on, you name it! But still continues to go on.

Just wanted to take a minute to thank all those who have supported my lil business over the years. I have officially closed doors in Canada however, will be reopening shortly in Australia. I really love the name so I will keep it however, I think the branding may be a little different. Instead of just upholstery and furniture refinishing I would like to include the sale of products - all with a recycling, refinishing, repurposing angle - as per my business motto.

I feel that it is everyone’s responsibility to take care of the environment and I am so glad that I have had so many amazing clients over the years that have felt the same way. I have really enjoyed getting to know your stories and have had the chance to collaborate with many of you.

Just a word on artisan-type small businesses… please, please, pleaaaaase support them! You betcha they are more expensive but there is a reason for that. I can’t count how many times I’ve provided a quote to be told “I can buy a new couch for way less than that!”. To custom make a slipcover for a couch takes approx. 20 hours. These small businesses work with quality products & go above & beyond to ensure their clients have a timeless, quality product &/or service. Their reputation is on the line so they want to ensure each & every client is taken care of.

I invite you to continue to follow my page to see where Studio Wombat goes from here & I would LOVE to hear from you all once in a while.

On a side note to those who live in Saskatchewan, it is 30+ degrees here today :) Ok, that was nasty! ;)

Take care of you… x

Hi there! We've been quiet these days for a reason... :) If anyone is interested in pursuing a career in upholstery and interested in purchasing our supplies, please DM me for details.

An exciting announcement to follow!

Thank you for your kind words, Judy. Your chairs were a fun project to work on and they go lovely with your custom-made kitchen table :)

Adorbs little toddler rocking chair for sale. In its previous life it was pink with white polka dots - now it is sleek and sophisticated! Reach out if you are interested :)

Hi all, we now have a new folder called "The Outlet" where we will be posting pics of refurbished projects for sale. Feel free to reach out if there is anything that you are interested in :)

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Two antique chairs. Stained a dark walnut and upholstered in a teal poly/cotton fabric with tapestry on the back. One chair is a rocker. Cushions are included. If you are interested in purchasing, please feel free to reach out!

What to do with leftove fabric… 🤔

Love me a funky cushion! 💕

Complete with piping & zippers 😊

Ugh guilty! 🤷‍♀️

Retro baby! Client initially wanted a solid fabric for this chair and ottoman. After much deliberation, they chose this geometric design that looks amazing! 🕺💕

Thursday tip: if you want nice, smooth edges when working with vinyl, use your hairdryer. It’ll melt it just enough for the fabric to br pliable 💕☺️💕

A Letter of Reintroduction…

It’s been a while since I’ve introduced myself so here goes - my name is Michelle, wife of Derek and mother of Everett and Dawson. I am originally from Adelaide, South Australia. I initially started my business in 2007 as a way to work from home and look after baby Everett. Back then it was called Koala Custom Slipcovers but has now evolved to include upholstery and furniture refinishing. I was previously working in the corporate world as a legal assistant 😝 so the change was a good one ☺️. We have two dogs named Loki and Dora (Dawson has a dog treat business called Dora’s Dog Treats and a crested gecko named Rango

Pleased to meet you! I appreciate your support of my small business 💕

Only in 'Straya :p