Repairs required for a
Victorian cloak

Lace edging repaired

Old sampler to be blocked
and mounted

COMMISSIONS

We are happy to receive requests from the public for work on
items both old and new. Some examples:

• Conservation and repair of textiles.
• Adding names to christening gowns.
• Cleaning and restoring old embroideries.
• Completion of canvaswork and cross stitch items.
• Creating wedding pillows.
• Church and school banners.
• Birthday gifts.
• Special and unique items of all kinds.

HOW TO MAKE A REQUEST
Contact us with full details:

• Your contact details.
• Name of the owner of the piece.
• History of the piece.
• Details of request.
• Size of piece.
• Completion date required.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

• The EGV Commissions Coordinator contacts a Guild member to see if the request can be managed, then contacts you.
• The Guild recommends an hourly rate, plus a commission to the Guild.
• Costs will be agreed upon before any work is undertaken.
• The matching of old fabrics and threads is sometimes difficult, but all requirements will be approved before any work begins.

OUR CONTACT DETAILS:

COMMISSIONS
THE EMBROIDERERS GUILD, VICTORIA
Post: PO Box 508, Malvern, 3144
Phone: (03) 9509 2222 (weekdays)
Fax: (03) 9509 2109
Email: embgv@bigpond.net.au

Posted October 2010