How To Measure Your Slings

Disclaimer

Slingfabs is not responsible if the measurements you submit are incorrect for any reason. Please review the complete sling measuring guide carefully before beginning to measure your slings. Make sure that your current sling rails are tightly secured to the frame and the the slings are not loose, sagging or baggy. PLEASE ONLY measure slings that are installed in the frame and completely snug.

Important: Before you Begin

Please be as accurate as possible when you take your measurements. Please use the instructions exactly as provided below. Slings made according to your measurements are custom made for you and cannot be returned or refunded. However if you do end up making a mistake please contact us for help. Sometimes your slings can be corrected.

Please note that the type of slings offered on Slingfabs.com have a rail on each side of the frame with a channel to slide the fabric and retaining rod into. If you have a different style of sling furniture we can accommodate you but you would need contact us for details.

One Piece Chair, Chaise Lounge or Loveseat

1) Top Width Measurement

Starting a couple of inches down from the top of the frame, measure the distance between

the sling rail slot from center to center on each side of the frame to the nearest 1/8 inch. A soft flexible tape measure works best. Round your measurement to the nearest 1/8 inch. You don’t want to add anything for seam allowance, etc. Slingfabs will take care of that for you.

HINT: You can get the most accurate measurement by measuring from the edges of the channel (right/right or left/left) i.e. left edge of the channel on the left side to the left edge of the channel on the right side.

2) Front Width Measurement

The front is measured exactly as the top. Please do not assume the front width is the same as the top as it is usually slightly different and the difference will effect the final outcome.

3) Back and Seat Length Measurement

Using your flexible tape measure, start at the top of the frame where the end cap meets the metal frame rail. Follow the contour of the sling rail making sure to measure every bit of the rail from the top to the bottom. Round to the nearest 1/8 inch. Do not add anything for hem allowance. Slingfabs will do that for you. HINT: a small clamp can be very helpful in this step by holding the material in place where you begin with your measurement.

4) Arch Back Measurement (optional)

Using a straight edge such as a yardstick, take the measurement of the arch at the center of the chair back and round to the nearest 1/4 inch.

Two Piece Chair, Chaise Lounge or Loveseat

1) Top Back Width Measurement

Starting a couple of inches down from the top of the frame, measure the distance between

2) Bottom Back Width Measurement

The bottom of the back is measured exactly as the top. Please do not assume that the bottom width is the same as the top as it is very often slightly different and the difference will effect the final outcome.

3) Back Length Measurement

Using your flexible tape measure, start at the top of the frame where the end cap meets the metal frame rail. Follow the sling rail to the bottom where the fabric ends. Round to the nearest 1/8 inch. Do not add anything for hem allowance. Slingfabs will do that for you.

4) Arch Back Measurement (optional)

Using a straight edge such as a yardstick, take the measurement of the arch at the center of the chair back and round to the nearest 1/4 inch.

5) Seat Back Width Measurement

Starting at the back of the seat frame rail, measure the distance between the sling rail slot from center to center on each side of the frame to the nearest 1/8 inch. HINT: You can get the most accurate measurement by measuring from the edges of the channel (right/right or left/left) i.e. left most edge of the channel on the left side to the left most edge of the channel on the right side. A soft flexible tape measure works best. Round your measurement to the nearest 1/8 inch. You don’t want to add anything for seam allowance, etc. Slingfabs will take care of that for you.

6) Seat Front Width Measurement

The seat front is measured exactly as the top. Please do not assume the front width is the same as the back as it is usually slightly different and the difference will effect the final outcome.

7) Seat Length Measurement

Using your flexible tape measure, start at the back of the seat where the end cap meets the metal frame rail. Follow the contour of the seat sling rail making sure to measure every bit of the rail from the top to the bottom. Round to the nearest 1/8 inch. Do not add anything for hem allowance. Slingfabs will do that for you. HINT: a small clamp may be useful in this step by holding the material in place where you begin with your measurement.

8) Arch Back Measurement (optional)

Using a straight edge such as a yardstick, take the measurement of the arch at the center of the chair back and round to the nearest 1/4 inch.