Upholstery Fabric & Reupholstery in Whittier, CA

4 of the 15 sewing and fabric businesses we list in Whittier 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.

Advanced Upholstery

12405 Slauson Ave Unit M, Whittier, CA 90606

5626939833 Website Directions

Frank's Auto Upholstery and Tops

8224 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90602-2909

+15626962123 Directions

MJS Custom Upholstery

11546 Washington Blvd Ste H, Whittier, CA 90606

(562) 692-1815 Website Directions

Soto Upholstery

8645 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90602-3230

+15626934071 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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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.