How to Determine Fabric Requirements
- Length
- Length is the sum of the longest side's measurement; the product of your thickness multiplied by 2; and the product of multiplying the number of breaks by thickness, then by 2. If ties, include an additional 2″.
- Depth
- If the sum of the depth's (short side) measurement and the thickness is greater than 25″, double the fabric allot for your "length″ measurement above.
- If the sum of the depth's measurement and the thickness is greater than 52″, then multiply the width by 2.6.
- This is considered your "adjusted depth.″
Fabric Repeats
“X” equals the horizontal measurement of a fabric repeat. “Y” is the vertical measurement of a fabric repeat.
- When the sum of X and Y is greater than 2″ and less than or equal to 14″, multiply its adjusted depth by 1.1.
- When the sum of X and Y is greater than 14″ and less than or equal to 19″, multiply its adjusted depth by 1.15.
- When the sum of X and Y is greater than 19″ and less than or equal to 27″, multiply its adjusted depth by 1.2.
- When the sum of X and Y is greater than 27″ and less than or equal to 36″, multiply its adjusted depth by 1.25.
- When the sum of X and Y is greater than 36″ and less than or equal to 45″, multiply its adjusted depth by 1.3.
- When the sum of X and Y is greater than 45″, multiply its adjusted depth by 1.35.
Treat cording separate regardless if it is the same as the main fabric and order a minimum of 1 yard.
Directional Fabrics
We run all directional fabrics vertical (front to back) on a product unless otherwise stated. Please note that vertical run fabrics may cause seams on cushions longer than 50″.
Fabric Yardage Measurement Examples
- Seat Cushion
- Length
22″ (longest side) + 8″ (4″ thickness x 2) + 2″ (ties) = 32″ Length
- Depth
22″ (short side) + 4″ (thickness) = 26″ Depth
Since 26″ is greater than 25″, double its length to 64″ (adjusted length).
- Fabric Repeat
5″ + 9″ equals 14″, thus you will multiply your adjusted length by 1.1 for a total of 70.40″. Divide 70.40″ by 36″ for a total of 1.96 yards. Round this number to 2 yards.
- Cording
Provide 1 yard.
- Total Amount of Fabric
Send a total of 3 yards.
- Bench Cushion
- Length
48″ (longest side) + 8″ (4″ thickness x 2) + 2″ (ties) = 58″ Length
- Depth
22″ (short side) + 4″ (thickness) = 26″ Depth
Since 26″ is greater than 25″, double its length to 116″ (adjusted length).
- Fabric Repeat
5″ + 9″ equals 14″, thus you will multiply your adusted length by 1.1 for a total of 127.6″. Divide 127.6″ by 36″ for a total of 3.54 yards. Round this number to 4 yards.
- Cording
Provide 1 yard.
- Total Amount of Fabric
Send a total of 5 yards.
- Chaise Cushion
- Length
72″ (27″ + 45″, longest side) + 6″ (3″ thickness x 2) + 6″ (1 break x 3″ thickness x 2) + 2″ (ties) = 86″ Length
- Depth
23″ (short side) + 3″ (thickness) = 26″ Depth
Since 26″ is greater than 25″, double its length to 172″ (adjusted length).
- Fabric Repeat
10″ + 12″ equals 22″, thus you will multiply your adusted length by 1.2 for a total of 206.4″. Divide 206.4″ by 36″ for a total of 5.73 yards. Round this number to 6 yards.
- Cording
Provide 1 yard.
- Total Amount of Fabric
Send a total of 7 yards.
- Double Chaise Cushion
- Length
72″ (27″ + 45″, longest side) + 10″ (5″ thickness x 2) + 10″ (1 break x 5″ thickness x 2) + 2″ (ties) = 94″ Length
- Depth
48″ (short side) + 5″ (thickness) = 53″ Depth
Since 53″ is greater than 52″, multiply its length by 2.6 to equal 244.4″ (adjusted length).
- Fabric Repeat
5″ + 9″ equals 14″, thus you will multiply your adusted width by 1.1 for a total of 268.8″. Divide 268.8″ by 36″ for a total of 7.47 yards. Round this number to 8 yards.
- Cording
Provide 1 yard.
- Total Amount of Fabric
Send a total of 9 yards.
- Deep Seating Sofa
- Length
25″ (longest side) + 12″ (6″ thickness x 2) = 37″ Length
- Depth
24″ (short side) + 6″ (thickness) = 30″ Depth
Since 30″ is greater than 25″, multiply its length by 2 to equal 74″ (adjusted length).
- Fabric Repeat
5″ + 9″ equals 14″, thus you will multiply your adusted length of 74″ by 1.1 for a total of 81.4″. Divide 81.4″ by 36″ for a total of 2.26 yards.
Multiply 2.26 yards by 3 cushions, equaling 6.78 yards.
Now multiply your adusted length of 37″ by 1.1 for a total of 40.7″. Divide 40.7″ by 36″ for a total of 1.13 yards. Multiply 1.13 yards by 3 cushions, equals 3.39 yards. 6.78 + 3.39 = 10.17 yards. Round this number to 11 yards.
- Cording
Provide 1 yard.
- Total Amount of Fabric
Send a total of 12 yards.
