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Get an instant, accurate breakdown of the fabric yardage, supplies, and labor costs required for your upholstery project. Walk away with a professional, itemized estimate ready for client presentation or project planning.
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Running a busy upholstery workshop means you are constantly balancing creative craftsmanship with strict business math. This estimator is your tool for turning client inquiries into profitable, professional quotes without the late-night guesswork. You need it the moment a client brings in a vintage wingback or a custom sectional and expects a transparent, reliable price on the spot. A truly great estimate does more than just guess yardage; it meticulously factors in pattern repeats, fabric direction like railroading, and often-forgotten sundries like cambric, spring twine, and foam. By clearly separating your skilled labor hours from raw material costs, you protect your profit margins and build immediate trust with clients. This tool transforms raw measurements into an organized, itemized presentation that positions your workshop as the elite choice for their treasured furniture.
A standard three-cushion sofa typically requires 14 to 16 yards of plain 54-inch wide fabric. You must add 10% to 20% more yardage if the fabric has a pattern repeat larger than two inches or a distinct nap like velvet.
The industry standard is to add a 15% waste allowance for solid fabrics to cover cutting errors and welt cords. For large-scale patterns or plaids that require precise matching, increase this allowance to 20% or 25% depending on the repeat size.
Yes, charging a Customer's Own Material fee of 15% to 20% is standard practice to offset the lost markup on retail fabric sales. This fee also covers the extra time required to inspect, measure, and work with unfamiliar, non-vetted textiles.
Always list foam replacement as a separate line item specifying the thickness and density, such as High-Resiliency 35-weight foam. Inspect the existing cushions during the initial consultation so you can accurately quote for both the foam core and the dacron wrap.
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