Home Decor Fabric Estimator

How much fabric do I need for my home decor project?

How much fabric do I need for a 3 cushion couch?
3 cushion sofa

3 cushion sofa

10-13 yards
How much fabric do I need for a 3 cushion couch?
How much fabric do I need for a loveseat?
loveseat

loveseat

9-11 yards
How much fabric do I need for a loveseat?
How many yards of fabric do I need for a big sectional couch?
big sectional

big sectional

30-34 yards
How many yards of fabric do I need for a big sectional couch?
How do I calculate how much fabric I need for a small sectional sofa?
small sectional

small sectional

24-30 yards
How do I calculate how much fabric I need for a small sectional sofa?
How many yards of fabric do I need for a Futon?
futon

futon

11 yards
How many yards of fabric do I need for a Futon?
How much fabric do I need for a dining room chair?
dining chair

dining chair

2-3 yards
How much fabric do I need for a dining room chair?
How much fabric do I need for a dining room chair?
desk chair

desk chair

3-4 yards
How much fabric do I need for a dining room chair?
How much fabric do I need for a chaise lounge?
chaise lounge

chaise lounge

3-4 yards
How much fabric do I need for a chaise lounge?
How much fabric do i need to upholster a recliner?
recliner

recliner

6-8 yards
How much fabric do i need to upholster a recliner?
How much fabric do I need for an accent chair?
accent chair

accent chair

4-6 yards
How much fabric do I need for an accent chair?
How much fabric do I need to upholster an ottoman?
ottoman

ottoman

2-3 yards
How much fabric do I need to upholster an ottoman?
How many yards of fabric do I need for a pouf?
pouf

pouf

3 yards
How many yards of fabric do I need for a pouf?
How much fabric do I need to upholster an ottoman bench?
ottoman bench

ottoman bench

3-4 yards
How much fabric do I need to upholster an ottoman bench?
How much fabric do I need to upholster a bench cushion?
bench cushion

bench cushion

5 yards
How much fabric do I need to upholster a bench cushion?
How much fabric do I need to upholster a bench cushion?
chaise cushion

chaise cushion

7 yards
How much fabric do I need to upholster a bench cushion?
How much fabric do I need for outdoor sofa cushions?
outdoor sofa cushions

outdoor sofa cushions

12 yards
How much fabric do I need for outdoor sofa cushions?
How much fabric do I need to upholster a seat cushion
seat cushion

seat cushion

3 yards
How much fabric do I need to upholster a seat cushion
How much fabric do I need for a square pillow
square pillow

square pillow

.33 - 1 yard
How much fabric do I need for a square pillow
How much fabric do I need for a bed pillow
bed pillow

bed pillow

.625-1.25 yards
How much fabric do I need for a bed pillow
When choosing the amount of fabric you need for your project, it's important to understand the difference between the fabric types. Our Fabric glossary is here to provide you with all the answers on the types of fabrics and what they're used for.
Fabric Glossary

Fabric Glossary

Get to know all the different types of fabric & what they're used for with our Fabric Glossary.
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HOW MUCH FABRIC DO I NEED FOR MY UPHOLESTRY PROJECT?

HOW MUCH FABRIC DO I NEED FOR MY UPHOLESTRY PROJECT?

1. Measure the length and width of each cushion from seam to seam, and measure the side panels of the cushions.
2. Add these numbers together, and add an inch for each seam allowance.
3. Measure the back of the chair or sofa from seam to seam, and add one-inch seam allowances.
4. Measure the length and width of the front of the sofa. 5. Measure the inside and outside of the arms and the seating area with the cushions removed.
6. Add all of these numbers, then divide by 36 to determine the yardage.
7. Keep in mind that upholstery fabric is usually 54 inches wide.

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HOME DECOR FABRIC FOR EVERY PROJECT

HOME DECOR FABRIC FOR EVERY PROJECT

Shop home decor fabric by the yard at your online fabric store, JOANN. We have the largest selection of fabric in unique prints, colors and materials. JOANN has fabrics for upholstery for sofas and chairs as well as all the upholstery supplies you need for your next project. If you are thinking about re-upholstering your patio furniture, we also have a huge selection of outdoor fabrics. Whether you're upholstering furniture or sewing decorative pillows, we have all the fabrics, tools & notions you need for your home decorating projects at JOANN Fabric & Craft Stores.

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