Maybe I failed to clearly communicate my constraints in the situation. I was looking for dimensions and amount of material I'd need to make a slip cover for a cube shaped footstool by the measurements I gave.
The footrest needs to match the chair I recently bought new from a furniture store. The store didn't have a ready made stool but will sell the upholstery, however they only sell by the yard which is very expensive by my budget. Upholestry fabric hasn't been on sale at this store that I've heard and I can't expect it to be in the near future so I have no choice of waiting for a cheaper deal.
The salespeople know absolutely nothing about frugality in measurement so that's why I tried you all on FG. Usually I would lay newspaper over what I wanted to cover, cut a pattern, and go from there (buying muslin or some cheaper material for trial purposes); in this case I don't want to make any mistakes in the measurement.
911, your suggestion was fine it just seemed like you were not taking my project seriously but since you told me your reasoning I understand where you are coming from.
I bought a fake leather footstool for my other chair this evening for 8 bucks from a local craft store (I felt so lucky! it was 80% off). I can seen how this could become or is a problem with our national economy-- us consumers not buying things at full price from retailers.
Sidebar:
Goddang who would? Why would I buy my trash can at the mom and pop hardware store for triple what it would cost me from walmart? Believe me I don't even like to shop anymore it's just that desperate these things I'm going through with shopping and stuff! Makes me sick really, I can conveniently buy a new item cheaper than I could get something from hours spent searching yard and estate sales (I'm not keen on those anyway). What can consumers do anymore? It's all too icky!!I know it's a disgrace to be spending my money at these places but it's gotten to the point I don't even care. It's not like it'll kill me or something buying discount!
ciao,
Erin