| Reupholstery Fabric - how much do you need? [message #270705] |
Wed, 28 January 2015 23:58  |
Pryzl1
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I looking at reupholstering my '76 26' Eleganza, 26-3 floor plan coach. I've searched The Forum for the amount of fabric required to complete the job. Based on the limited data I found, it appears the job would require approximately 25 yards. I realize, the quantity of fabric will vary somewhat depending on the repeat distance of the pattern. For those of you who have have reupholstered your coach, is 25 yards a realistic baseline number or is it significantly higher?
Thanks again for your inputs.
John
1976 GMC Eleganza II - "The Never Ending Story"
Partial Restoration - a work in progress
455cc
NW Ohio
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| Re: [GMCnet] Reupholstery Fabric - how much do you need? [message #270717 is a reply to message #270705] |
Thu, 29 January 2015 07:39  |
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John,
I figured two yards per human and had plenty. That was for our rear bath
Royale which had the two couch/bunks opposing each other and the dinette
(seating for 10). I had a few yards of fabric left over but I chose a
solid fabric. Had there been a drop match involved the upholsterer said
it would have come out about right. With the extra we had some bolsters
and toss pillows made. I suspect if you have the original captains
chairs and wanted to redo those (for what reason I don't know other than
to stay original…they are too uncomfortable and made before reclining
was standard) then another half yard may be wise.
Byron Songer
Former owner, still and admirer
Kissimmee, FL
On 2015-01-29 00:58, John Pryzbylek wrote:
> I looking at reupholstering my '76 26' Eleganza, 26-3 floor plan
> coach. I've searched The Forum for the amount of fabric required to
> complete the
> job. Based on the limited data I found, it appears the job would
> require approximately 25 yards. I realize, the quantity of fabric
> will vary
> somewhat depending on the repeat distance of the pattern. For those
> of you who have have reupholstered your coach, is 25 yards a realistic
> baseline
> number or is it significantly higher?
>
> Thanks again for your inputs.
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| Re: Reupholstery Fabric - how much do you need? [message #270719 is a reply to message #270705] |
Thu, 29 January 2015 07:57 |
Dennis S
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[quote title=Pryzl1 wrote on Wed, 28 January 2015 23:58]I looking at reupholstering my '76 26' Eleganza, 26-3 floor plan coach. I've searched The Forum for the amount of fabric required to complete the job. Based on the limited data I found, it appears the job would require approximately 25 yards. I realize, the quantity of fabric will vary somewhat depending on the repeat distance of the pattern. For those of you who have have reupholstered your coach, is 25 yards a realistic baseline number or is it significantly higher?
Thanks again for your inputs.[/quote
John
I recommend the Team Teets home page.
http://teamteets.com/gmc/upholstery.html
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Reupholstery Fabric - how much do you need? [message #270798 is a reply to message #270719] |
Thu, 29 January 2015 21:15 |
Pryzl1
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I visited the "teamteets" link and that is where my 25 yard estimate was derived. However, I believe I've also seen larger numbers in the 30+ yard range.
John
1976 GMC Eleganza II - "The Never Ending Story"
Partial Restoration - a work in progress
455cc
NW Ohio
Member of the GMCMI, GMC Great Lakers Motorhome Club, GMCES and Dixielanders
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