Use these charts for estimating yardage you will need for your next
decorating project.
| |
Finished
Width
Width of area to be covered (in inches) |
Finished
Length |
36"
2 Cuts |
up
to 54"
3 Cuts |
up
to 75"
4 Cuts |
up
to 100"
5 Cuts |
up
to 120"
6 Cuts |
up
to 140"
7 Cuts |
up
to 160"
8 Cuts |
up
to 180"
9 Cuts |
up
to 200"
10 Cuts |
| 36" |
3 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
9 |
11 |
12 |
14 |
15 |
| 48" |
4 |
6 |
7 |
9 |
11 |
13 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
| 60" |
4 |
7 |
9 |
11 |
13 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
| 72" |
5 |
8 |
10 |
13 |
15 |
18 |
21 |
23 |
26 |
| 84" |
6 |
9 |
12 |
15 |
18 |
20 |
23 |
26 |
29 |
| 96" |
7 |
10 |
13 |
16 |
20 |
23 |
26 |
29 |
32 |
This chart is a guide to estimating the yardage needed
to upholster basic types of furniture. The figures include allowances
for standard, non-contrasting welt. Tailored skirts are assumed to be up
to 10" long.
|
Yardage: 54 inch wide fabrics |
| Description and picture |
No Skirt |
Tailored Skirt |
Oversize ottoman
with attached cushion
(23 by 23 inches to 27 by 27 inches) |
 |
|
2 1/2 |
3 1/2 |
| Barrel back chair |
 |
|
5 1/2 |
6 1/2 |
| Armchair with removable
back cushion |
 |
|
7 1/2 |
8 1/2 |
| High-back wing
chair |
 |
|
7 1/2 |
8 1/2 |
| Three-cushion sofa
(96 inches wide) |
 |
|
15 |
17 |
| Three-cushion sofa
(96 inches wide) with three removable back cushions. |
 |
|
18 |
21 |
