Wingback chairs are a favorite reupholstery project piece for many do-it-yourselfers. They have a classic yet versatile design, and when reupholstered, they can take on a completely different look that can’t be found in a store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although wingback chairs often have curves and intricacies that can make adding new fabric difficult, reupholstery is a project many first-timers are able to handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting your measurements<\/a> right is a key part of the process of recovering a wingback chair. You’ll want to ensure you have enough fabric to fully cover the chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you start your wingback chair makeover, be sure to read our guide on how to measure chairs<\/a> for slipcovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This method requires measuring each chair piece with the old fabric still on. While you have the option to keep the old fabric and simply cover over it with this method, it is recommended that you remove the fabric and start fresh once you’ve gotten your measurements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another option is to remove the old fabric pieces and use them as a pattern for your new fabric. This method doesn’t require any measuring at all, just tracing. However, it requires that you have new fabric ready to trace, which may be a problem if you’re not sure how much you need before measuring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, a wingback chair will need about seven and a half yards of fabric to be fully reupholstered. However, you should carefully compare your measurements to that of the fabric. Remember that fabric may come in different widths and that you may want to turn it one way or another to accommodate patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You could use a similar method for a sofa slipcover or any type of furniture cover, like dining room chair<\/a> covers, depending on the cushion width.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMeasuring Your Wingback Chair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Method 1: Measure the Chair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Method 2: Measure the Fabric Pieces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How Much Fabric You Need to Reupholster a Wingback Chair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n