REUPHOLSTERY GUIDELINES
FABRIC TO LEATHER CONVERSION
These are guidelines to give you a general idea of the amount of leather you will need for your project.
Your Upholsterer will need to measure your furniture item to calculate accurately.
How much leather do I need to cover my loveseat?
Most upholstery leather comes from a cowhide that is shaped irregularly and not all of it is suitable for use. The hide is approximately 7 feet x 7 feet.
If you are experienced in working with fabric you can refer to the calculations below for the proper conversion based on 54" fabric (1 yard of 54 inch fabric = 18 square feet leather). This takes into account any waste you will have due to the irregular shape of the leather. If you need very large cuttings you may need additional hides.
LOVESEATS
52" Slipper Loveseat
9 yards = 162 sq ft of Leather60” Tight Back Roll Arm Loveseat
10.5 yards = 189 sq ft of Leather55" Curved Back Settee
8 yards = 144 sq ft of Leather68" English Roll Arm Loveseat
11 yards = 198 sq ft of Leather59" Chippendale Style Settee
9.5 yards = 171 sq ft of LeatherDanish Modern Loveseat
11 yards = 198 sq ft of Leather68" Scroll Arm Settee
11 yards = 198 sq ft of Leather66" Track Arm Loveseat
11 yards = 198 sq ft of Leather60" Flared Arm Loveseat
10 yards = 180 sq ft of Leather66" Roll Arm Loveseat
11 yards = 198 sq ft of Leather62" Tufted Curved Back Loveseat
10 yards = 180 sq ft of Leather51" French Victorian Settee
6 yards = 108 sq ft of Leather66" Loveseat Skirted
12 yards = 216 sq ft of Leather60" Tight Back English Roll Arm
10 yards = 180 sq ft of Leather63” Tight Back Roll Arm Loveseat
11 yards = 198 sq ft of Leather68" Tufted Loveseat with Roll Arm
12 yards = 225 sq ft of Leather51" Barcelona Style Loveseat
7 yards = 127 sq ft of Leather62" Mid Century Modern Loveseat
7 yards = 126 sq ft of Leather64" Pillow Top Arm Loveseat
11.5 yards = 207 sq ft of Leather62" French Provincial Tufted Settee
10 yards = 180 sq ft of Leather60" Track Arm French Loveseat
9 yards = 162 sq ft of LeatherShow More