Got a chair you've been meaning to recover? It can be hard looking for fabrics online, since you can't feel the weight of the cloth between your fingers. We've compiled a roundup of patterned heavyweight fabrics...any of these would work for a simple upholstery project. Note that the patterns aren't shown to scale (for example, the Kaivo fabric has a very large repeat). To find more information about pattern sizes, click on the links below.
Left to Right, Top to Bottom:
• Alan Campbell Zig Zag Fabric at Quadrille
• Marimekko Kaivo Fabric (large pattern), $27.50/yard at Repro Depot
• Hotty Dotty Fabric in Ale on Buttercream, $15/yard at Maine Cottage
• Shelter Fabric in Neapolitan, $18.95/yard at Repro Depot
• Etusko Furuya Echino Fabric in Turquoise Dots, $18.50/yard at Purl
• Alexander Henry Multi Stripe, $13.50/yard at Purl
• Waverly Essence Fabric in Sunset, $22.99/yard at Joann Fabrics
• Waverly Simplicity Spa Fabric, $22.99/yard at Joann Fabrics
• Amy Butler's Forest Fabric, $18.60/yard at Purl
• Joel Dewberry Aqua Chestnut Branches, $8.99/yard at HomesteadHearth
• Eames Small Dot Fabric, $92/yard at Eames Fabric
• Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric, $95/yard at Eames Fabric
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Does anyone know of fabric similar to the Eames dot that is NOT $92 a yard, but with same retro graphic feel? More lightweight is ok. Thanks.
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chairgal, check out alexander henry. our www.tonicliving.com.
Is the Joel Dewberry considered upholstery-weight? I have the sparrows fabric from his Aviary line, and it feels like quilting weight to me...?
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Selena, the Joel Dewberry fabrics are listed as "Home Decor" weight which usually means they will work for upholstery or drapes. The site shows a "home decor ideas" section with inspiration for home projects, but you're right in pointing out that it's not a super-heavy fabric. Might not be good for a sofa or something that gets lots of heavy wear.
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