Cut fabric can't go back on the roll, so it's worth getting the number right before you order. Here is how to work out yardage for dining chairs, using the estimates in our yardage guide.
Seat only, or seat and back?
For a dining chair seat only, plan on about ½ yard per chair. If you're covering the seat and the back, plan on 1 to 1½ yards per chair. These are estimates for plain fabric that is about 54 inches wide.
- 6 chairs, seat only: about 3 yards.
- 6 chairs, seat and back: about 6 to 9 yards.
Check the width
Most upholstery fabric is about 54 inches wide. The width is listed on each product page, and wider fabric needs fewer yards.
Patterned fabric uses more
Stripes, plaids and bigger patterns need to line up, which uses more fabric. Add about 20 to 25%, and more for a large repeat. Plain and small-texture fabrics need no extra. For example, 6 chairs covered seat and back in a patterned fabric would take about 7 to 11 yards.
What adds yardage
Piping, skirts, tufting, boxed cushions and attached pillow backs all use more fabric, so measure for them before you order.
Order everything at once
Fabric from different orders can come from different dye lots, so we can't promise a match later. Shipping is the same whether you order 3 yards or 10, so a little extra costs you nothing in shipping.
Still not sure?
Order a 9x9" swatch to see the fabric on your chairs, or email your measurements to info@thefabricshoppe.ca. Remember that all cut fabric is final sale, so it's worth checking your numbers first. See shipping and returns for details.
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