Weave a chair seat in the classic tradition of the Shakers using the Best Quality shaker tape available. See colors below. Easy to use and strong. Choose one color or combine colors for a contrasting "checkerboard" pattern.
FREE Online Step-By-Step Instructions
Click here for Shaker Tape Color Selector and Yardage Calculator ( Preview the color combinations online )
To calculate the yardage of Shaker Tape needed for your chair or rocker bottom use the following formulas:
- (W x L) / 9 = Total Yardage for 1" Shaker Tape
- (W x L) / 5.3 = Total Yardage for 5/8" Shaker Tape
- W = Width of your bottom in inches at the widest point. This is usually across the front of your bottom.
- L = Length of your bottom in inches front to back.
- Order all yardage of one color or half the yardage in 2 colors.
- You will also need a piece of foam (listed below) for each chair, rocker or stool.