Yardage Chart for New York Upholstery, Re-Upholstery, Custom Slipcovers and More (2023)

FAQs

How many yards of fabric do I need to slipcover a chair? ›

Allow approximately 12 yards of fabric as a base estimate for a 6-foot-long, 2-cushion sofa. Increase that to 14 yards for a 7-foot sofa. Estimate an additional 1.5 yards of fabric per cushion for a sofa with more than two cushions -- so a 7-foot-long, 6-cushion sofa would require around 20 yards of fabric.

If you have four chairs, you will need 1.5 yards, six chairs takes 2.25 yards, eight chair seats take 3 yards, and so on. If your chair seats have cording at the bottom, allow 1 yard for two chairs – this will give enough extra fabric to make matching (straight grain) cording.

Total number of pieces divided by number of pieces that fit into width equals number of rows you need. Number of needed rows multiplied by length of one piece equals total project in inches. Total project inches divided by 36 inches equals total yardage needed (rounded up to the whole number).

Dimensions that fit into the width of the fabric

Take the total length you need and divide by 36 to calculate how many yards you need. Most of our fabric is sold in full yard increments, so round up to the nearest yard.

A standard 3 seater sofa will need between 11m and 18.5m depending on the arms, height of the back and any extra details. If you have a large corner sofa then expect to need approximately 30m to cover all the cushions and sofa structure.

1) Reupholster chair seats

So if you have 6 dining room chairs 2 ¼ yards of fabric will usually be enough.

Sofas cost between $500 and $4500 to reupholster. The average cost of reupholstering a sofa is $1800. This includes your new fabric cost and labor costs associated with reupholstering. Usually fabric ranges from $10-$70 a yard with labor cost ranging from $40-$100 per hour.

Your sofa should not occupy the entire length of a wall and there should be at least 18 inches of space on either side of the sofa, a good rule to use when figuring out if a sofa or sectional couch will suit your space.

How many yards of fabric do I need to cover a large chair? ›

You will need about 3 to 7 yards of fabric to reupholster a chair. This all depends on the type of chair. Simple dining room chairs with no arms, back, and base cushion will need 3 yards of fabric. High wing back, formal chairs will need about 7 yards.

2 yards of fabric is the same as 72″, 6 feet, 1.8288 meters (rounded down to 1.8m), and 182.88cm. I held 2 yards of fabric behind a 5ft 8″ (173cm), XS mannequin. It's about 4 times her shoulder width. Remember, the '2 yard' measurement is only describing the length.

Canvas, cotton duck, denim and twill blends are by far the most common choices for slipcovers. They are very durable and can be easily washed at home. There are many options available and these options can generally be found at your local fabric shop, not a specialty store.

A heavy-duty synthetic microfiber will be the most stain-resistant and easiest to care for, so it's an excellent choice for often-used sofas or chairs. Still, high-thread-count cotton will have enough durability for less-frequently used seating in a formal dining space.

Materials for couch covers or slipcovers:

Durable cotton is the best couch cover for heavily used furniture because it is stain-resistant and washable. However, you should consider a tear-resistant poly blend slipcover if you have children.

How Much Does A Yard Cover? A cubic yard of material can be spread to cover 100 square feet (10×10 foot area) at 3 inches of depth. It's a very helpful ratio because when spreading mulch, a depth of 3 inches is considered ideal.

1 yard of fabric will yield 12 squares.

trying to find an easy way for my mind to remember this, a 1/4 yard is basically 9″ x 42″ which is folded in half on the bolt. A fat quarter is 18″ x 21″.

The fabric is sold by the yard, so if you got one yard of fabric it would 36 inches long by 44 inches wide. If you got a half yard it would be 18 inches long by 44 inches wide.

How much is a yard of fabric on average? ›

Measuring a Yard of Fabric

The material is unrolled from the bolt, and you should measure 36 inches or 3 feet. That's precisely how much a yard of fabric is. The bolt is the part that holds the material together, and no matter how wide the fabric is, the yard is 36 inches measured off the selvage edge.

Standard Sofa Sizes and. Dimensions Explained. A standard size sofa, or three-seater sofas, is about 90 inches wide in the seating area, 38 inches deep, and 34 inches high.

a commercial unit of length or area used to measure finished cloth. Generally speaking, one bolt represents a strip of cloth 100 yards (91.44 meters) long, but the width varies according to the fabric.

Sofa Length: Though sofas can be anywhere between 70" and 96" long, standard three-person sofas tend to be between 70" and 87" long, and the most common length is 84".

5/32 size is ideal for slipcovers and the slightly smaller 4/32 is good for pillows.

You will typically need 5 to 7 yards of fabric to upholster a wing chair.

Space between dining chairs: Ideally, provide about 24″ between chairs to prevent hitting elbows and to allow people to slide chairs in and out without any collisions or bruised knuckles.

Back-To-Back Spacing (Row Spacing)

Typically, this space is three feet (3.0'), but additional space may be necessary depending on accessories, the number of chairs per row, and access to aisles.

Measure the length and width of the front of the sofa. Then, measure the inside and outside of the arms and the seating area with the cushions removed. Once you have your numbers, divide by 36 to determine the yardage. Keep in mind that upholstery fabric is usually 54 inches wide.

Many upholstered sofas can in fact be slipcovered. It mostly depends on the complexity and the shape of the sofa, but if the sofa is generally symmetrical and the armrests aren't too rounded it should be A-okay!

How do you know if a couch is worth reupholstering? ›

It makes sense to reupholster your sofa if it's very high quality or has an unusual frame. Pieces made from solid wood or those with intricate curves and lines are almost always worth saving.

Furniture should also follow the 2:3 rule. This means your largest piece of furniture – for example, a sofa – should measure 2:3 of the area. Then work your way backwards from there. The coffee table should be 2:3 the size of the sofa, and so on.

'A sofa should be at least a foot from the window,' says Jen Ebert, Homes & Gardens Digital Editor. 'This allows for drapes to be pulled back and forth without catching, and also makes it easier to clean behind. Pulling a sofa away from a window by a foot will also enhance your living room's feeling of spaciousness.

In general, your TV should be positioned facing your seating so you can comfortably watch it from your couch or chairs.

Very simply, one yard of fabric is 36 inches long. But working out how much fabric you need for a sewing project is a little bit more complicated than that. While a yard in length is always a yard, fabric width varies according to where you're buying it. Average widths are between 33-44 inches.

Rolls typically start at 50 yards; however, it depends on the product.

Upholstery fabric is most commonly either 54 inches wide or 60 inches wide, with 54 inches being the most common and efficient width (with less waste).

Divide the total width measurement by the width of your fabric and then round up. This will give you the number of widths. Next, multiply that number by the total length. Divide that final number by 36 to get the number of yards.

Is 1 yard of fabric a square yard? ›

Q: Is a yard of fabric a square yard? A: Not necessarily – only if the fabric is 36 inches wide will it be a square yard (nine square feet). If the fabric is wider it, for example 36 x 45, 36 x 54 or 36 x 60 inches it will cover more than a square yard depending on the width.

Each bundle will have 10 yards total.

Pieces range in size from 1 to 4 yard cuts. Colors, prints and fabric type vary.

Dimensions that fit into the width of the fabric

Take the total length you need and divide by 36 to calculate how many yards you need. Most of our fabric is sold in full yard increments, so round up to the nearest yard.

A standard 3 seater sofa will need between 11m and 18.5m depending on the arms, height of the back and any extra details. If you have a large corner sofa then expect to need approximately 30m to cover all the cushions and sofa structure.

Measure the length and width of the front of the sofa. Then, measure the inside and outside of the arms and the seating area with the cushions removed. Once you have your numbers, divide by 36 to determine the yardage. Keep in mind that upholstery fabric is usually 54 inches wide.

1 yard of fabric will yield 12 squares.

You will typically need 5 to 7 yards of fabric to upholster a wing chair.