Furniture Fabric Sizing Chart For Upholstery - Couch Sofa Chair Loveseat
Liz Jordan-Hill Fabrics Upholstery Project Purchasing Size Guide: The name and number of the sample in your possession can be found on the reverse side of your sample card and will correspond with the number and color listed on the lizjordanhill.com product pages.
For example, AC Spirit 001 is listed as AC Spirit 001 Meringue on the AC Spirit Chenille product page. Customers are also encouraged to order sample swatches in advance to verify color, texture, and overall suitability prior to purchasing yardage for their upholstery project.
The amount of fabric needed for furniture upholstery depends on the size, shape, and design of the piece. Smaller items such as dining chairs, ottomans, and footstools usually require the least fabric. A standard dining chair seat may need only 1 to 2 yards, while a fully upholstered chair with both seat and back can require 2 to 3 yards. Ottomans vary by size, but many can be covered with 2 to 4 yards of fabric. These projects are often good choices for using leftover material or testing bold patterns.
Medium-sized furniture pieces such as armchairs, recliners, and loveseats require more fabric because of their larger cushions, arms, and back panels. A typical upholstered armchair may need 5 to 7 yards, while a recliner often needs 7 to 9 yards because of its extra moving sections and padded surfaces. Loveseats generally require between 10 and 14 yards depending on whether they have loose cushions, rolled arms, or tufted backs. Choosing patterned fabric may increase yardage needs since extra material is often required to match stripes or repeats.
Large furniture pieces such as sofas, sectionals, and headboards need the greatest amount of fabric. A standard three-seat sofa may require 14 to 18 yards, while oversized or deep-seat sofas can need 20 yards or more. Sectionals often range from 20 to 35 yards depending on the number of sections and chaise components. Upholstered headboards usually need 3 to 8 yards based on bed size and style. Because fabric widths vary and custom designs can change requirements, it is always wise to measure carefully or consult an upholsterer before purchasing material.
