Upholstery Fabric & Reupholstery in San Rafael, CA

4 of the 17 sewing and fabric businesses we list in San Rafael have upholstery fabric or reupholstery work. Upholstery sits between two searches that map listings mix together: buying the fabric by the yard and having someone do the work. Shops here state that they carry upholstery-weight fabric, cut foam, or reupholster furniture. Bring a photo and rough measurements — yardage estimates and price quotes both depend on the piece, its arms and whether the pattern has to match.

AAA Custom Upholstery

718 B St, San Rafael, CA 94901-3848

+14154566418 Website Directions

Greving Brothers Auto Upholstery

517 Jacoby St, San Rafael, CA 94901

(415) 459-4482 Website Directions

Marin Furniture Clinic

68 Woodland Ave Ste A, San Rafael, CA 94901

4154591067 Website Directions

Michael's Custom Built Upholstery

1455 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA 94901-5526

+14154590208 Website Directions

Upholstery fabric is not apparel fabric. Look at the double-rub rating: 15,000+ suits everyday seating, 30,000+ handles heavy use. A pretty quilting cotton on a sofa will pill and split within a season no matter how well it is sewn.

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Good to know

How much fabric do I need to reupholster a chair?
A dining chair seat usually takes about 1 yard, an armchair 5-7 yards, and a standard three-seat sofa 12-16 yards. Add 20-30% when the fabric has a repeating pattern that must line up across cushions.

Is it cheaper to reupholster or buy new furniture?
Reupholstery makes sense when the frame is solid hardwood and joined well — that is what you cannot buy cheaply today. For a flat-pack sofa with a stapled frame, new is usually cheaper than the labour and fabric.