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  • upholstery fabric vs drapery fabric

    Choosing between upholstery fabric vs drapery fabric comes down to one question: will the material be sat on or hung up? Both fall under home decor fabric, but they are built for very different jobs,… read more

  • upholstery fabric vs apparel fabric

    When you're weighing upholstery fabric vs apparel fabric, the right choice comes down to how the finished piece will be used. A sofa cushion faces daily friction, sunlight and spills, while a blouse n… read more

  • can you use regular fabric for upholstery

    Can you use regular fabric for upholstery? Sometimes, but it depends on how the piece will be used. Lightweight apparel fabrics and quilting cotton can work on low-traffic projects. On a sofa or dinin… read more

  • how much fabric to reupholster a couch

    Wondering how much fabric to reupholster a couch? Most standard three-seat sofas need about 14 to 16 yards of 54-inch upholstery fabric, but the right amount depends on your couch's size, style and cu… read more

  • what is upholstery fabric

    Planning to recover a sofa, refresh dining chairs, or sew a sturdy cushion? Then you have probably wondered what is upholstery fabric, and why it costs and feels different from the cloth you use for c… read more