| Dining Chair: | Seat Only: 0.5 to 1 yard |
| Seat and Back: 1 to 1.5 yards | |
| Armchair: | Chair with Loose Cushion: 5 to 7 yards |
| Chair with Attached Cushion: 4 to 6 yards | |
| Chair with Tight Back: 4 to 6 yards | |
| Loveseat: | Loveseat with Loose Cushions: 9 to 12 yards |
| Loveseat with Attached Cushions: 8 to 11 yards | |
| Loveseat with Tight Back: 8 to 11 yards | |
| Sofa: | Sofa with Loose Cushions: 12 to 18 yards |
| Sofa with Attached Cushions: 10 to 16 yards | |
| Sofa with Tight Back: 10 to 16 yards | |
| Sectional Sofa: | Small Sectional: 15 to 20 yards |
| Medium Sectional: 20 to 30 yards | |
| Large Sectional: 30 to 40 yards | |
| Ottoman: | Ottoman with Loose Cushion: 2 to 3 yards |
| Ottoman with Attached Cushion: 1.5 to 2.5 yards | |
| Ottoman with Tight Top: 1 to 2 yards |
The formula for calculating fabric yardage for upholstery depends on the dimensions and style of the furniture piece. Here’s a general formula that can be used as a starting point:
- Measure the Width and Height of the furniture piece.
- Width: Measure the widest point from arm to arm or the widest point across the backrest.
- Height: Measure from the floor to the highest point on the backrest.
- Calculate the Seat Area:
- Seat Area = Width (W) x Depth (D) Note: Depth refers to the distance from the front of the seat to the backrest.
- Calculate the Back Area:
- Back Area = Width (W) x Height (H)
- Calculate the Total Yardage:
- Total Yardage = Seat Area + Back Area
- Consider Additional Fabric Requirements:
- If the furniture piece has arms, add an extra allowance for the arm area.
- If the furniture piece has cushions, add an allowance for the cushion area.
- Round up the Total Yardage:
- It’s recommended to round up the total yardage to the nearest half-yard or whole yard to ensure you have enough fabric for pattern matching, cutting, and any unforeseen adjustments.
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