Upholstery Fabric & Reupholstery in New Orleans, LA

5 of the 36 sewing and fabric businesses we list in New Orleans 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.

Aguilar's Upholstery

8722 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118-1224

+15048663171 Website Directions

Crescent Marine Canvas and Upholstery

3122 Cleveland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119-6210

+15045057780 Website Directions

Cue and Cushion Billiards

417 Commerce Pt, New Orleans, LA 70123-3201

+15047337353 Website Directions

Fabacher's Upholstery

8704 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118

5048611115 Website Directions

Kohlmaier & Kohlmaier Cabinet Makers & Upholstery

1018 Harmony St, New Orleans, LA 70115-2316

+15042899977 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.