Makers & Menders

Toy repairs based in Nottinghamshire

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Overview

We’re Katie and Ian and here at Makers & Menders we are pleased to offer a teddy repair service for modern plush cuddlies who may be in need of some tender loving care – Jellycat toys are a speciality but we can fix any brand. We also have experience with mending vintage and antique bears. We believe that care for well-loved companions is an act of love, not just restoration. Each repair is done by hand, with patience, presence, and quiet respect. These companions matter and so do their stories.

We also offer a Pelham Puppet restringing and repair service to help bring these vintage British made puppets back to life again. We can also fix other brands of puppet but sourcing replacement parts may be more difficult.

Prices will vary according to the complexity of each job so please get in touch with us to find out more. For reference, our standard hourly rate is £35/hr.

Your teddy or puppet will receive the best of treatment here. Each part of the mending process is designed to add extra years of life and strength to your precious companion.

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Services

  • Teddy Bear Repair
  • Soft Toy Cleaning
  • Replacement or reattachment of joints, ears & limbs
  • Restuffing
  • Replacement of Eyes
  • Puppet Repair
  • Puppet Restringing
  • Paintwork Restoration

Repair Process

Repair Process

Message Repairer with initial query
Repairer requests photos, description of the required repair and delivery requirements
Repairer sends price estimate, based on your repair request
Job booked in on acceptance of quote
Item is dropped off by you, posted or picked up by the Repairer
Item is repaired and either picked up by you or delivered back

Delivery and Postal Info

Drop off
Item drop off available.
Postal service
Postal service available on smaller items
Please confirm postal, delivery information and trading hours with the Repairer during the enquiry process.

Extra Info

We have selected our Featured Repairers and Premium Repairers for their proven expertise and skill in their repair craft.
Owned by: Katie & Ian Holland
Business type: Sole Trader
VAT status: Not VAT registered
This repairer has been checked against our 10-point verification process.
Including:
 Personal Identity Check
 Proof of address
 Proof of Insurance (depending on business type)

Reviews

Kelly
★★★★★
If anyone’s in need of a little work to a precious teddy, please look no further. Katie is a miracle worker and I’m so glad we found her fantastic lit...
Gabrielle
★★★★★
Thank you for restoring our little boys (very very very old) teddy! Brilliant & beautifully skilled, so very happy with our George the dog now.
Please mention
We Are Repairs
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repairer.