What is the best material for lining a jewellery box?

Velvet or flocked fabric is the traditional choice for jewellery boxes as it protects delicate items and looks luxurious. Self-adhesive felt is easier to work with for beginners. Ultrasuede is a durable modern alternative that does not snag on jewellery.

How do I attach lining material to a box?

Self-adhesive materials peel and stick directly. For non-adhesive fabrics, use spray adhesive (3M 77 or similar) applied evenly to the wood surface. PVA glue works but can soak through thin fabrics. Cut pieces slightly oversize and trim with a sharp blade after fitting.

Should I line the lid of a box?

Lining the lid interior gives a professional finish, especially for presentation boxes and jewellery boxes. For the lid, pad it with a thin layer of foam or wadding before covering with fabric for a cushioned look. Tool boxes and utility boxes do not need lid lining.

How much extra material should I allow?

Allow 10-20mm extra on each piece for folding under the edges or for overlap at corners. This calculator includes overlap allowances automatically. Cut pieces slightly oversize and trim to fit for the neatest finish.

Lining Calculator — Free Box & Case Making Tool

Lining Calculator — Fabric & Felt for Boxes

Calculate fabric or felt quantities for lining boxes and cases.

Lining MaterialVelvet/flocked = luxury jewellery finish; self-adhesive felt = easiest for beginners; ultrasuede = snag-resistant. Velvet and ultrasuede are pile-directional, so they use slightly more length.

Internal Length

Longest internal dimension of the box base.

Internal Width

Shorter internal dimension of the box base.

Internal Depth

Internal depth/height of the box — this drives the side-wall lining area.

Line the base

Line the sides

Line the lid

Fabric Roll Width

Width of your fabric/felt roll, sold by the metre (typical: 450mm self-adhesive felt, 900mm felt, 1370–1400mm baize/velvet).

Price per Metre (optional)

Enter your supplier price per metre

How We Calculate This

This calculator estimates the fabric or felt needed to line the interior surfaces of a box.

Area calculation

Base = Length x Width

Sides = 2(L x D) + 2(W x D)

Lid = Length x Width

Each piece includes an overlap allowance (default 20mm) added to every cut edge for folding under and trimming.

Fabric length

Each interior face is a flat rectangle of fabric. The calculator nests these pieces across your roll width — piecesAcross = floor(roll width ÷ piece width), then rows = ceil(pieces ÷ piecesAcross) — and sums the linear run pulled down the roll, plus a 12% hand-cutting waste allowance. If a face is wider than the roll it is flagged, since it would need seaming. Pile fabrics (velvet, ultrasuede) are not rotated, because the pile must lie the same way on every piece, so they use slightly more length than plain felt or baize.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: February 2026

All calculations are estimates. Always verify measurements and material quantities before cutting or purchasing.

Lining Calculator — Fabric & Felt for Boxes

How We Calculate This

Area calculation

Fabric length

Frequently Asked Questions

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