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OPTIONS FOR CUSHIONS AND SEATING
Add patterning time
Add extra time for graphics and/or diffi cult graphics
Add .25 hr. to 1 hr. per cushion for welt/piping
Add 2.5 hrs. for each new radius cornerboard
Add 25% to labor times for fabrics that require a pattern match
Add .25 hr. for normal-style cutouts
Add .5 hr. for each beveled side
Add .5 to 1 hr. if cutting new foam
Add 2.5 hrs. for each new radius cornerboard
All New does not include diffi cult frame building
Add time for installation
Add time for taking out staples and re-stapling
» GLOSSARY OF UPHOLSTERY TERMS
STRETCHER, TACK STRIP,
LISTING, PULL: Strip of material sewn
into a seam on top of cushion, then
sewn or stapled to the bottom of
cushion to create and keep a shape
in the cushion.
WELT, PIPING: Cord wrapped
with a strip of material and sewn
into a seam for strength or
decorative purposes.
KNEE RISE CUSHION: Seat cushion
that has a section typically 6 " -7 " deep
and 1 " higher than the rest of the
cushion located along the front edge.
ACCORD CLOTH, DUST CLOTH:
Lightweight material used to make
patterns on foam for cushions or seats.
ROLL AND PLEAT, TUCK AND ROLL:
Technique for sewing strips of vinyl
together and to ½ " foam at the same
time to create a quilted stripe pattern.
Similar to heat sealed roll and pleat.
TOP SEW: Seam allowance is turned to
one side of the seam, then stitched to
the cushion panel or boxing. Stitching
is typically 1
/8
" or ¼ " from seam.
DOUBLE TOP, BUTTERFLY SEAM:
Seam allowance is split. Each seam
allowance is top sewn to each side
of the seam. Typically 1
/8
" or ¼ "
from seam.
FRENCH SEAM: Sew the seam
wrong sides together, trim the
seam allowance, then sew the
same seam right sides together.
(Used in fi tted sheets.)
BOX CUSHION: The cushion is
identifi ed by a panel all around
the cushion.
WATERFALL, BULLNOSE FRONT:
A waterfall front or bullnose has a
rolled front, or has fabric rolled over
the edge with no seam.
L-shaped couch
CORNICES
Recover Existing
All New
16-20 hrs.
OTHER ACCESSORIES
HEADLINER
NOTE: Time includes cutting
and sewing only.
One hour per linear yard of fabric.
NOTE: Add extra time for unusual or diffi cult preparations and trim.
HULL LINER
One hour per linear yard of fabric.
NOTE: Add extra time for unusual or diffi cult preparations and trim.
CARPET RUNNERS
One hour per linear yard of fabric.
NOTE: Add extra time for steps and hatches.
FURNITURE SLIPCOVERS
Barrel chair
4 hrs.
L-shaped couch
FURNITURE REUPHOLSTERY
Barrel chair
Simple barstool seat
Couch
10 hrs.
8-12 hrs.
1 hr.
16-20 hrs.
.25-hour per foot
.50-hour per foot
NOTE: Add extra time for pattern-matching and diffi cult shapes.
NOTE: Add extra time for pleated and shirred faces.
DRAPERIES
Flat using tapes
Pleated top
Pleated top and bottom
Angle-pleated panel top
Angle-pleated panel top
and bottom
.50-hour per foot of width
.75-hour per foot of width
1 hour per foot of width
3 hrs.
6 hrs.
NOTE: Add extra time for curved panels, cutouts and accent trims.
BEDDING ACCESSORIES
Twin
» Box Cushion
Throw-style spread
Fitted spread
Pillow sham
Fitted sheets set
Altered mattress pad
2.5 hrs.
3 hrs.
1.5 hrs.
2 hrs.
2 hrs.
Queen or
V-Berth
4 hrs.
3.5 hrs.
2 hrs.
2 hrs.
2.5 hrs.
NOTE: Add extra time for diffi cult shapes, cutouts and inside corners.
NOTE: Deduct .75 hrs. from spread times if panels are already matched
and sewn.
NOTE: Add extra time for fancy or detailed trimmings.
» Waterfall, Bullnose Front
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