Louise Bennett Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Hi all, I have a very loveable Wirehaired Vizsla who also happens to have an evil streak. She's ripped the mesh door of her soft (show) crate to shreds and I am hoping someone might know of someone who repairs them rather than me having to get a whole new crate. I've already contacted Meg at K9+ (the place where I bought the crate in the first place) and unfortunately she can't help with a new skin as this particular crate has been discontinued and she doesn't have any skins the correct size. Surely I don't have the only evil puppy around and someone else has already been through this??? Would really appreciate any tips, Thanks, Louise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I would suggest going to a saddler with the crate and ask them if they can sew some shadecloth or the soft flywire mesh onto the door panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Or a sailmaker (depending on where you are ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Bennett Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thanks for that - good ideas. I'll give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudel Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Even an upholsterer or canvas repairer, anyone that sews heavy duty stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 please let us know how you get on, soft crates are so popular I'm sure you won't be the only one needing ideas on how to repair them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sniffalot Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 We take ours to the local rug (horse) repair lady, but after 3 escapes we went back to a wire one for Hami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Bennett Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Yes, I am starting to think that a wire one might be the cheaper alternative in the long run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojka Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I had the same problem, but figured that, as the crate was a cheapie, it would probably not be worth getting it repaired. I ended up just cutting the door flap off and used it as a den (well, my dog did). Just a few days ago I got a wire crate though, and I'm very happy with that. It wasn't much more expensive than a new soft crate would have been, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Yes, it was a pity that Louises was an obsolete model as we do have replacement skins for our crates. What I always advise for repairs if a customer prefers to try this option rather than a replacement skin or in Louise's situation where there was no replacement (hers was a run out sale on an obsolete model crate) is to try marine / motor trimmers or caravan / horse rug repairers. Any of these can do the job. Most soft crate skin repairs can actually be done on a domestic machine and do not actually require an industrial machine, provided it was not on a section that has several layers of fabric. We have our embroiderers do any repairs we require. They are great. Louise, I hope you find someone to help. Otherwise, as I mentioned earlier, you can send it to me to have it done. I do not put any mark ups on work I have done for customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Louise, I hope you find someone to help. Otherwise, as I mentioned earlier, you can send it to me to have it done. I do not put any mark ups on work I have done for customers. That's handy to know for the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirate Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I have used canvas repair places to the mesh on the soft crates normally they can replace it with something heavier. Gayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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