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Fabric for Throw Pillows
A throw pillow is a small project that uses very little fabric, which makes it a good way to try a pattern or colour you love. Here's what to look for, how much to plan on, and a place to start looking.
What kind of fabric works
Pillows see less wear than seating, so the look and feel of the fabric matter most. This selection covers patterned and textured fabrics in a wide range of colours. Check the width and the cleaning code on each product page before you choose, since cleaning instructions vary.
Fabric to start with
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What to think about
- Cleaning
Each product lists a cleaning code. W means water-based cleaners, S means solvent only, WS allows either, and X means vacuum or brush only. The fabric care guide explains each code.
- Width
Most upholstery fabric is about 54 inches wide. Check the width on each product page, since wider fabric needs fewer yards.
- Pattern
Stripes, plaids and bigger patterns need to line up, which uses more fabric. Add about 20 to 25%, and more for a large repeat.
- Colour
Colours look different on every screen. Order a 9x9" swatch and look at it in your room, in daylight and at night.
How much fabric?
Plan on about ½ yard for an 18 inch pillow cover and about 1 yard for a 20 to 24 inch cover. These are estimates for plain fabric 54 inches wide. Patterned fabric needs about 20 to 25% more, and more for a large repeat. Piping and other details add yardage too. Order everything at once, since fabric from different orders can come from different dye lots.
Try it before you cut
Swatches are 9x9" and $10 each, and ship for a flat $15 anywhere in Canada. You'll get a $15 code toward a future order of $100 or more.
Choose swatchesQuestions
How much fabric do I need for four pillows?
For 18 inch covers, plan on about ½ yard each, so about 2 yards for four. For 20 to 24 inch covers, plan on about 1 yard each, so about 4 yards for four. These are estimates from our yardage guide for plain fabric 54 inches wide.
Will the colour match my screen?
Close, but every screen is different. If colour matters, order a swatch and look at it in your room, in daylight and at night.
How do I clean it?
Each product lists a cleaning code. Our fabric care guide explains what the codes mean.
Can I return fabric if I order the wrong amount?
All cut fabric is final sale, with no refunds, returns or exchanges. Order a 9x9" swatch first and use our yardage guide to plan.
Cut fabric is final sale. Shipping and returns