How to Measure Fabric for an Occasional Chair
Occasional chairs add character and seating capacity to a variety of rooms, from the living room to the bedroom. Most accent chairs feature open construction, which exposes the frame and provides cushioning for the back, seat and arms, making it easy to move the chairs from one location to the next. Whether you're redecorating the entire room or creating a stylish accent for an empty space, choosing the perfect kind and quantity of fabric for your chair is the best place to begin. Does this Spark an idea?
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Make a list of each piece of the chair you plan to cover with fabric, including the back and seat cushions, the arm cushions and the chair back if it's separate from the back cushion. Leave space by each piece on the list to record measurements as you take them.
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Measure the top and bottom of the seat cushion at its widest point. If it's removable, you'll also need to measure the length and width of each side. If the cushion is attached to the frame, start measuring where the fabric meets the frame and end on the other side at the same point. Then measure the other pieces of the chair.
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Add 2 to 3 inches to each measurement for seam allowances.
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Add all the measurements from each piece together and divide the total by 36 to determine how many yards of fabric you'll need.
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Tips & Warnings
Add at least 2 yards to your order when purchasing fabric with repeating prints.
Add 1 to 2 yards more to allow for mistakes. If you have leftover fabric, you can use it to create throw pillows or other accent pieces for the room.
Piping, the trim that lines the edges of cushions, requires at least 1 to 2 yards of matching or contrasting fabric, according to Denver Fabrics.
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