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This Chart Shows You How Much Fabric You Need to Reupholster Furniture

You can get unique, low cost furniture by reupholstering used pieces yourself. However, it can be a challenge to figure out how much fabric you need based on the type and shape of your item. These charts show you how much fabric you'll need for common chairs, sofas, and stools.

Calculating Fabric for Upholstery

This is a super handy illustration and chart on how much fabric needed to reupholster. Thank you Honey and Fitz !

Why Are Flannel Sheets Warmer Than Others?

Why are flannel sheets so much warmer than others?—Neil Joiner, Vienna, GeorgiaFlannel is a material made from loosely spun (twisted) yarn, whether the yarn itself is wool, cotton, synthetic or a mix of fibers. Because the yarn is looser, flannel fabrics have lots of tiny air pockets. These air pockets are insulating, so your body [...]

How much fabric do you need for reupholstering?

I visited one of my favorite sites the other day called Little Green Notebook, and she had these AMAZING charts with how much fabric you need for upholstering c

What You Need to Know Before You Reupholster

Thinking about reupholstering a worn-out piece of furniture? Take a look at these tips to make the process simple and easy.

Can I paint upholstery fabric with regular paint or ?

Image via FlickrWouldn't it be nice if you could paint upholstery to match or compliment the paint you just put on your walls? Well it just may be possibl

Vinyl Auto Upholstery Fabric: What You Need to Know

Auto vinyl upholstery like our Arctic line is a tough seating vinyl that is meant for cold weather. This is what makes vinyl such a great fabric to use: it can withstand the cold, heat, and basically weather that would make other textiles crack<br>In fact, auto vinyl is meant to be durable and easy to clean. Vinyl can also be combined with other textiles like polyester to create an even stronger fabric. In cars, vinyl is great for upholstery, especially in restoration…

Where to buy discounted upholstery fabric?

Recently purchased an upholstered accent chair from a local furniture store. I want to make a slipcover for an ottoman to match the chair and while I can purchase the fabric from the furniture store for $58/yard I was wondering if there was an online source where I might purchase the fabric cheaper?...

Inexpensive, cat proof, upholstery fabric?

How Can You Choose the Perfect Upholstery Fabric for Chairs?

Learn about upholstery and slipcovers, and how to choose the perfect upholstery fabric for chairs.

How To Clean Furniture Upholstery Fabric: 3 Simple Steps

Prolonging your furniture’s life after a spill can be easy if you follow our tips for how to clean furniture upholstery fabric when accidents happen.

Is It Curtains for Curtains? Smart Glass Eliminates Window Coverings

Windows can now control light and heat through electricity and high-tech formulations, making blinds and shades optional

The Do's and Don'ts of Hanging Curtains

Upholstery Fabric Guide

The fabric of an upholstered piece is the most visible sign of quality and style. Upholstery fabric also is the part most likely to show wear and soil. When choosing upholstery, you should be aware of its durability, cleanability, and resistance to soil and fading.

Blinds or Curtains: Which is the Best?

Are blinds better than curtains? This is one question a lot of people are talking about. Curtains have been around for hundreds of years, and a great set.

Easy No Sew Curtains

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Your Guide to Curtains and Window Treatments

Paralyzed by possibilities when it comes to dealing with your windows? This quick primer will give you the know-how to find the right treatments for every spot

Learn How to Hang Curtains

How To Choose The Right Curtains

Curtains are much more than just window dressing. They can form the basis of a room’s whole look and atmosphere, says How To website Houzz.com.

What Are Air Curtains?

Any person unfamiliar with an air curtain ought to understand that the intention of this device is to stop the convergence of air through a doorway. In very plain terminology, a warm air curtain is…