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Old 04-16-2011, 07:49 AM   #1
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Fabric grade to reupholster seat cushions?

I went to: Foam Mattress Pads Memory Foam Platform Beds & More - a great site to choose new foam and fabric to redo the old 70's look cushions in my 84 Fiberstream. When I search through the fabric, there are fabric grades. ie: 15, 20, etc. Doe anyone know a 'range' of thickness or fabric grade the fabric should be on the seat cushions?

Also, I'm assuming the flexible ceiling curtain tracks, Curtain Tracks & Drapery Track Systems - Curtain Tracks, are tracks I can use to curve around the corners of my fiberstream?
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Cyndi, sorry I can't help with the upholstery questions, but here's another source for flexible curtain rods for shower curtains. It comes in brown too. Comparison shopping is always a good thing!

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Old 04-17-2011, 08:30 AM   #3
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I went to: Foam Mattress Pads Memory Foam Platform Beds & More - a great site to choose new foam and fabric to redo the old 70's look cushions in my 84 Fiberstream. When I search through the fabric, there are fabric grades. ie: 15, 20, etc. Doe anyone know a 'range' of thickness or fabric grade the fabric should be on the seat cushions?

Also, I'm assuming the flexible ceiling curtain tracks, Curtain Tracks & Drapery Track Systems - Curtain Tracks, are tracks I can use to curve around the corners of my fiberstream?
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Cyndi,

I've covered lots of seat cushions. You need a fabric that will stand up to much use. It should be tightly woven, darker in color, a pattern (not solid) will hide spots, and have some bulk to it. A cotton/polyester blend will hold up well, if it is heavy enough.

Reasonably priced fabric for covers can be found @ liquidation/end of lot shops. Try the back tables in a fabric shop, watch for 40% off sales, as you are going to need alot. Ask at an upholstry shop for discontinued supplies, etc.. Fabric that is used for covering outdoor furniture should stand up well to lots of use. I found a couple of co-ordinating fabrics @ a Walmart for $4.00 a yard.

I used one pattern for the top and sides, and the other for the bottom; making it reversible.

If you are going to use welting, I encourage you to choose a dark color for it, as that will get the most use. Again, tightly woven.

If you are a novice, seek advise from someone who has made covers for cushions. You should be able to check the fabric and feel it to decide if you will use it or not.

Best wishes as you work with your project. Mona Simpson
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