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Terminology and Abbreviations
Upholstery Terminology and Abbreviations
Special Terminology
Pull Down (also called a "Stretcher Cloth"): A strip of cloth sewed to the bottom of the inside arms and inside back in areas that don't show.
Deck: the area under the seat cushions
Arc springs: zig zag springs that are in the seats and backs most modern sofas and chairs.
Tack strips: strips of cardboard or metal that have tacks embedded.
Fabric Cutting Direction
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Railroad the fabric: this means that you are cutting from the side of the fabric. The top of the fabric is across the other side of the fabric. -
Up the roll: the top of the fabric is up the roll. You cut all the fabric pieces with the top pointed up towards the roll of fabric.
Abbreviations:
Use these abbreviations to mark the back of the fabric pieces after they are cut.
IA Inside Arm
OA Outside Arm
AF Arm Face
IB Inside Backrest
OB Outside Back
IW Inside Wing
OW Outside Wing
FDK Front Deck
FB Front Band
TB Top Band
CUSH Cushion top and bottom
Box Cushion Boxing
Zip Cushion Zipper
Cush W Cushion Welt
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