how much fabric to reupholster a 2 seater sofa

[BrodyMarie]

Ah, the classic "how much fabric" conundrum. It's the reupholstery equivalent of wondering if you really need to buy the bigger jar of pickles. You probably do.

Based on the sacred scrolls of upholstery yardage charts, your 2-seater sofa, which often goes by the alias "loveseat," is going to be quite thirsty for fabric. For a standard loveseat up to 60 inches wide, you're looking at needing around 10 yards of fabric. If your sofa has a skirt, it gets a bit fancier and a bit needier, bumping that estimate up to about 12 yards.

Now, hold your horses before you sprint to the fabric store. This estimate is the industry standard for a plain, solid-colored fabric that is 54 inches wide. If you have your heart set on a dazzling pattern with stripes, florals, or a flock of tiny embroidered geese, you'll need to account for matching the pattern repeat. This usually means adding an extra 15% to your order, lest you end up with a sofa covered in headless geese.

So, for a rough-and-tumble estimate to budget with, 10 to 12 yards is your magic number. But for a perfect result, the absolute best practice is to measure twice and cut once, or better yet, have your upholsterer give you the final word.