Upholstery Fabric & Reupholstery in Akron, OH

5 of the 16 sewing and fabric businesses we list in Akron 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.

Carroll's Upholstery & Design

843 N Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44333-2174

+13306683035 Website Directions

Dave's Upholstery

1143 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44321-1611

+13306663568 Website Directions

Ileana Custom Upholstery

3563 Copley Rd, Akron, OH 44321-1646

+13308077426 Website Directions

N M Furniture upholstery

946 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH 44314-2148

+13308051493 Website Directions

Schott Performance Fabric

2850 Gilchrist Rd Ste 2, Akron, OH 44305-4431

13307844545 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.