The Sailrite Fabric Calculator

Quick and Easy Box Cushions

A. Finished Width (?)
Width of finished cushion. Foam should be oversized -- 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) larger than the finished size on length and width.
Decimals!
B. Finished Length (?)
Length of the finished cushion. Foam should be oversized -- 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) larger than the finished size on length and width.
Decimals!
C. Thickness (?)
Thickness of cushion foam.
Decimals!
C. Vertical Pattern Repeat (?)
Used to keep pattern alignment when multiple fabric widths or more than one cushion are required. Yardage will be increased to keep vertical patterns aligned.
Quantity (?)
Total number of cushions needed with these dimensions.
Integer!
Fabric Width (?)
Actual width of fabric (often 46, 54, or 60 inches -- 116, 137, and 152 cm)
Numbers!
Cushion Style: (?)
Fabric Bottom = fabric is used as the underside of the cushion.
Platform = a backer board is used as the underside of the cushion, the edge boxing is stapled to this backer board.
Fabric Bottom Platform
Orientation--Cushion length on fabric: (?)
Use this to position the cushion lengthwise or widthwise on the fabric. Often used to orient a pattern, like stripes, a certain direction on the fabric or to keep from seaming sections of fabric together for an extra-long length of cushion.
Length Width
Key Dimensions: The top plate (with facing) will be {{data.widthFinal}} {{data.UofM}} wide and {{data.lengthFinal}} {{data.UofM}} long. {{data.numOfPlates}} {{data.plates}}.
Cut corner notches {{data.cornerNotch}} {{data.UofM}} deep.
Foam width = {{data.foamWidth}} {{data.UofM}}.
Foam length = {{data.foamLength}} {{data.UofM}}.
Bottom platform = {{data.width}} x {{data.length}} {{data.UofM}}.

Bottom plate = {{data.width + .25}} x {{data.length + .25}} {{data.UofM}}.

Centering margin = {{data.centering}} {{data.UofM}} -- separation offset = {{data.horizontalSeparation}}.

Vertical offset = {{data.verticalOffset}} {{data.UofM}}.
Boxing width = {{data.boxingWidth}} {{data.UofM}} -- minimum length = {{data.boxingLength}}. Plaque width = {{data.plaque}} {{data.UofM}} -- minimum length = {{data.plaqueLength}}.

List of Materials: Decor & Upholstery Fabric required for top plate = {{data.rollLength * data.requiredPanels}} {{data.UofM}} or {{data.yards}} yards.
= {{ data.width + .25}} {{data.UofM}} x {{ data.length + .25}} {{data.UofM}} = {{data.width }} {{data.UofM}} x {{ data.length }} {{data.UofM}}
Cushion Underlining Fabric (Optional) = {{data.foamWidth}} {{data.UofM}} x {{data.foamLength}} {{data.UofM}}
Foam = {{data.foamWidth}} {{data.UofM}} x {{data.foamLength}} {{data.UofM}}
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas and Upholstery (Item #104167) {{data.seamStick}} roll.
V-46 or V-69 Thread from Sailrite.
Continuous Zipper Chain #5 for installation on bottom fabric plate (not needed if platform is used) (Item White or Black)
Zipper Slider #5 Plastic Single Pull for installation on bottom fabric plate (not needed if platform is used) (Item White or Black)

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