Ho w w e m e a s u r e
This is a schematic
showing how we measure
our upholstery so you
can be sure that your fabric
selection will fit perfectly
in your floor plan.
All measurements are approximate because each style is handcrafted. On multi-pillow styles,
inside depth is measured from front edge of upholstery to front of pillows.
up H o l s t e r y ya r d a g e es t i m a t e s (54" w i d e p l a i n , r a i l r o a d e d )
Item Yardage
Sofa (long – 92") 23 yards
Sofa (medium – 82") 20 yards
Sofa (small – 72") 18 yards
Loveseat (60") 14 yards
Chair (large) 10 yards
Chair (wood frame) 6 yards
Dining Chair (side) 3 yards
Item Yardage
Dining Chair (arm) 4 yards
Dining Chair (host) 5 yards
Ottoman (large/skirted) 4 yards
Ottoman (medium) 3 yards
Ottoman (small) 2.5 yards
Headboard (king) 10.5 yards
Headboard (queen) 8 yards
The following chart may be used to determine the amount of additional fabric required for
furniture in which the fabric has a repeat or has a width that is less than 54".
Fabric Yield Chart
Fabric Width 0" – 13" Repeat 13.01" – 27" Repeat Over 27" Repeat
54" 20% 33% Please request quote
48" – 50" 30% 45% Please request quote
36" 105% 115% Please request quote
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ya r d a g e f o r a du v e t Co v e r
Duvet covers resemble a giant pillowcase for the comforter. Duvet covers are popular for a
variety of reasons. They can act as a cover for an expensive down comforter or can conceal
an inexpensive fiber filled coverlet. A duvet cover can be constructed using a decorative fab-
ric that will require dry cleaning or a washable fabric that can be thrown in a standard washer
and dryer for cleaning. A duvet cover can be easily changed to meet the desired décor. (Hint:
If you plan to wash your bedding, choose only washable fabrics.)
Duvet covers do not require measuring. They are made to fit standard twin, full, queen or king
comforter inserts. However, depending on the manufacturer and quality of the comforter, an
insert can vary as much as 3" to 6" in length and width. If you have the insert, measure the
exact size and provide that measurement to the workroom.
Duvet covers can also be created with ties inserted on the inside of the duvet at each cor-
ner. The workroom will sew a tie on the four corners of the insert and then the insert will be
secured inside the duvet. This avoids the problems of the insert bunching at the bottom or
sides of the duvet. Workrooms will typically charge a fee to add this feature.
Required Yardage for Duvet Covers
Yardage
Required with
Plain/Small
Duvet Size
Twin 65 x 88" 12 yards 15 yards
Full or Queen 88" x 88" 12 yards 15 yards
King 106" x 88" 16 yards 19 yards
Repeat
Yardage
Required with
Repeat
Over 18"
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ya r d a g e f o r Be d s k i r t s
Measuring for bedskirts will follow the same steps as measuring for bedspreads and coverlets.
• Alwaysmeasuretheboxspringonthetopoftheplatforminsidethewelting.This
will require moving the mattress to the side to allow your measuring tape to lie flat on
the surface.
• Whenmeasuringforthelengthandwidth,avoidmeasuringtootightly.Forinstance,
if the length of the box spring is 78.5", round up to 79" to allow for the mattress to
move and not draw up the bedskirt.
• Whenmeasuringforbedskirtsalwaysmeasureallthreesizesofthedrop.Floorswill
vary greatly and it is not unusual for a bedskirt to be made with a variance from the
finished sides to the foot.
re q u i r e d ya r d a g e f o r Be d s k i r t
Pleated Bedskirt – 16" Drop
(from top of box spring to floor)
Repeat Up To
Bed Type
Twin 39" x 75" 5.5 yards 6.5 yards
Full 54" x 75" 6.5 yards 7.5 yards
Queen 60" x 80" 7.5 yards 8.5 yards
King 78" x 80" 7.5 yards 8.5 yards
Ruffled Bedskirt – 16" Drop
(from top of box spring to floor)
Bed Type
Twin 39" x 75" 7.5 yards 8.5 yards
Full 54" x 75" 8.5 yards 9.5 yards
14"
Repeat Up To
14"
Repeat Up To
25-27"
Repeat Up To
25-27"
Pleated Bedskirt – 18" Drop
(from top of mattress to floor)
Bed Type
Twin 39" x 75" 6 yards 7 yards
Full 54" x 75" 7 yards 8 yards
Queen 60" x 80" 8 yards 9 yards
King 78" x 80" 8 yards 9 yards
Ruffled Bedskirt – 18" Drop
(from top of mattress to floor)
Bed Type
Twin 39" x 75" 8.5 yards 9.5 yards
Full 54" x 75" 9.5 yards 10.5 yards
Repeat Up To
14"
Repeat Up To
14"
Repeat Up To
25-27"
Repeat Up To
25-27"
Queen 60" x 80" 10.5 yards 11.5 yards
King 78" x 80" 11.5 yards 12.5 yards
Queen 60" x 80" 11.5 yards 12.5 yards
King 78" x 80" 12.5 yards 13.5 yards
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pi l l o w sH a m s
Pillow Shams are a popular way to add a finished touch
to bedding treatments. Pillow Shams are large pillow
covers that are used for decorative purposes and not
typically used for sleeping.
The following chart has been set up to show the stan-
dard designs for pillow shams and the yardage required
for each style:
Pillow Sham Style Guide
Yards Required
Per Pair of Shams
The Knife Edge Pillow Sham is the basic style.
This style of sham has no decorative edges.
The Knife Edge with decorative trim allows for a
contrast or self-cord to be inserted or a prefabricated
fringe, cord or bed.
The Flanged Pillow Sham has a flat picture frame border around the outside edge. This can be mitered or
not depending on the look you request.
The Ruffled Pillow Sham has a ruffle that is double to
triple fullness depending on the weight of the fabric.
4 Yards
5 Yards
6 Yards
8 Yards
When ordering a Pillow Sham, always specify the pillow size that best fits the bed size. A sham
that is too small for the bed will look like a throw pillow instead of a pillow sham.
The following chart shows the sizes of custom finished Pillow Shams.
Pillow Size
Regular (i.e. twin or full) 20" x 26"
Queen 20" x 29"
King 20" x 35"
European 26" x 26"
Pillow Sham Size
(knife edge)
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