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Upholstered Pieces?????

10 years ago

I am so new at all of this. I have a chair I'd like re-upholstered. How do I figure out how much material I'd need? Do you first go and pick out the fabric and bring it to someone or does the place you have it done have a selection of fabric to choose from? All of your pieces are so beautiful! DUH?? In other words - where do I START?

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Mark
10 years ago
Hello ! A lot of upholsterers offer their own fabrics. However most ( not all though ) are willing to upholster pieces with customers own fabric. You are best to bring your piece of furniture to the upholsterer or have them come to your home and they will tell you how much fabric you will need and at the same time they will give you a quote on how much it will cost to have your piece done.

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