Just Your Style
When you source your own fabric, you can find that perfect shade of blue or beautiful print that you envision for your slipcover project. You’re free to shop local fabric shops or on-line vendors to access an unlimited selection of fabrics not just a few selections.
We will provide you with an estimated amount of fabric when you place your order so you can start your fabric search or call us before you place your order if you want to see what's available. After your pattern is finished, we will be able to give you a more precise amount. Our estimate will be based on the standard home décor fabric width of 54” and non-directional fabric. Directional fabric or fabrics with prints will require more.
RECOMMENDED ONLINE FABRIC SOURCES
We have vetted these on-line sources:
Housefabric.com – Large selection of upholstery fabrics from top-of-the-line mills. Site makes finding what you want easy. Samples - $5
DecorativeFabricsDirect.com – Large selection of home fabrics. Search by color, pattern or fabric type. Product page includes in-depth fabric information. Quantity available in some fabrics is limited. Samples - $3
FabricGuru.com – Good selection of home décor fabric with lots of stock available. Product page includes fabric information. Samples - $3
FABRIC USAGE CHART
The fabric amounts shown below are based solid, non-directional fabric that is at least the standard home décor fabric width of 54”. Directional and print fabric will require more. These are average amounts. Sofa and armchair amounts include cushions. Use this chart as a basic reference point. You will receive a more specific amount when your pattern has been completed.
FURNITURE SIZE & YARDAGE
| FURNITURE SIZE | FABRIC AMOUNT / YARDS |
| Small armchair with 1 seat cushion | 7 |
| Chair and a half with 1 seat cushion | 10 |
| Loveseat – 50” – 60” wide with 2 seat cushion | 12 |
| Standard sofa – 61” – 84” wide with 2 seat cushions | 15 |
| Large sofa – 85” – 96” wide with 3 seat cushions | 17 |
| Dining chairs – floor length | 3 |
| Standard Ottoman | 3 |
SLIPCOVER FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS
The type of fabric needed for slipcovers must have certain characteristics. We highly recommend ordering samples prior to purchase to check for the following:
- Supple. Since slipcovers are not attached to the furniture, the fabric must be able to drape well over the arms and back. It cannot be stiff or overly heavy.
- Washable with very little shrinkage – Being able to wash your slipcover is one of the basic requirements for a slipcover. Many natural fiber fabrics, cotton and linen, are now pre-washed and pre-shrunk at the mill. You’ll find this included in the information about the fabric.
- Full cuts, Not pieces – Make sure that the fabric is in one continuous piece, not cuts. This makes it very difficult to cut the large pattern sections required for furniture slipcovers and you may need more fabric to compensate.