How many yards of upholstery do I need for a chair?
By James Holden
How many yards of upholstery do I need for a chair?
Yardage Estimates
| Upholstered Furniture | |
|---|---|
| 2 Cushion Loveseat: 13 yards | 4 Cushion Loveseat: 17 yards |
| 2 Cushion Sofa: 16 yards | 3 Cushion Sofa: 18 yards |
| 6 Cushion Sofa: 22 yards | Ottoman: 3.5 yards |
| Slipper Chair: 14 yards | Wing Chair: 10 yards |
How much does it cost to reupholster a club chair with a loose seat cushion?
Cost To Reupholster A Chair
| Type | Yardage | Labor & Fabric Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Arm, Barrel, or Club Chair | 5 – 6 | $600 – $1,000 |
| Wingback Chair | 6 – 8 | $600 – $1,500 |
| Rolled Arm Chair | 6 – 8 | $700 – $1,200 |
| Skirted Club Chair | 7 – 9 | $700 – $1,200 |
How much fabric do I need for a club chair?
If the repeat is large or a pattern has to be centered, you may need more. A wing chair will require 5-7 yards, a traditional chair with upholstered seat and back 3 yards and a club chair 5-6 yards.
How much fabric do you need to cover a chair?
Ruffles will require up to another 1/2 yard of fabric. 3/4 yard of 54″ wide fabric is enough to re-cover 2 standard chair seats. Three yards of fabric will be enough for eight chair seats. If the repeat is large or a pattern has to be centered, you may need more.
How much fabric do I need for a wing chair?
A wing chair will require 5-7 yards, a traditional chair with upholstered seat and back 3 yards and a club chair 5-6 yards. Sofas and Couches. add an extra 2-3 yards for a ruffled skirt or tall backed sofa.
How much yardage do I need for a tufted chair?
Add 2 yards for button tufting; add 1.5 yards for skirts on sofas and .75 yards for skirts on chairs. To estimate the correct yardage when the vertical repeat is 1/2″ – 27″, add the horizontal repeat to the vertical repeat. For example: A fabric with a 10″ vertical repeat and a 14″ horizontal repeat would have a 24″ total repeat.
If the repeat is large or a pattern has to be centered, you may need more. A wing chair will require 5-7 yards, a traditional chair with upholstered seat and back 3 yards and a club chair 5-6 yards.
A wing chair will require 5-7 yards, a traditional chair with upholstered seat and back 3 yards and a club chair 5-6 yards. Sofas and Couches. add an extra 2-3 yards for a ruffled skirt or tall backed sofa.
Ruffles will require up to another 1/2 yard of fabric. 3/4 yard of 54″ wide fabric is enough to re-cover 2 standard chair seats. Three yards of fabric will be enough for eight chair seats. If the repeat is large or a pattern has to be centered, you may need more.
Add 2 yards for button tufting; add 1.5 yards for skirts on sofas and .75 yards for skirts on chairs. To estimate the correct yardage when the vertical repeat is 1/2″ – 27″, add the horizontal repeat to the vertical repeat. For example: A fabric with a 10″ vertical repeat and a 14″ horizontal repeat would have a 24″ total repeat.
