Where is the best place to buy upholstery fabric in LA?
Affordable Home Fabrics in the Fashion District is the highest-rated home-decor fabric shop we found, and it ships samples and orders. See the full fabric store ranking.
LA guide · 6 ranked shops · checked Oct 30, 2026
Where can I buy upholstery fabric in Los Angeles?
LA fabric stores that sell upholstery and drapery fabric, from our scored fabric store ranking and the shops we found but haven't scored yet, plus how much fabric common pieces take.
The short answer
Affordable Home Fabrics at 305 E 9th St, Unit 110 in the Fashion District is the highest-rated home-decor fabric shop we found (4.9★ from 205 Google reviews). It focuses on brand-name upholstery fabrics and ships samples and orders. Michael Levine, Inc. and SAS Fabrics (Hawthorne) also carry home decor fabric. In the South Bay, Fabric Maven (George M. Fabric Co.) in Torrance has sold upholstery fabric since 1975, per its website, and Cozy Stylish Chic in Pasadena carries upholstery and drapery fabric; we haven't scored either yet.
From our rankings
Ranked fabric stores with upholstery fabric
Ranked fabric stores whose listings include upholstery or home decor fabric, in ranking order.
| Shop | Rank | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Levine, Inc. Fashion District, Downtown LA | #1 of 15 fabric stores score 86 | Widest one-stop selection of fabric, trims and notions 4.3★ from 915 Google reviews |
| Affordable Home Fabrics Fashion District, Downtown LA | #3 of 15 fabric stores score 82 | Upholstery and drapery fabric by the yard 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews |
| SAS Fabrics Hawthorne, South Bay | #4 of 15 fabric stores score 77 | Big selection at low prices in the South Bay 4.5★ from 421 reviews (Exa Places, platform not stated); 4.4★ from 152 Yelp reviews |
From our rankings
Upholsterers to pair with
The top of our upholstery shop ranking, in ranking order.
| Shop | Rank | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph's Upholstery & Slipcovers Pico-Union (W Pico Blvd) | #1 of 9 upholstery shops score 94 | Sofas, headboards, slipcovers and cushions, open 7 days 4.9★ from 272 reviews (Exa Places); 4.9★ from 285 Google reviews (Best in Hood) |
| Carlson's Upholstery Paramount (Downey Ave) | #2 of 9 upholstery shops score 83 | Family shop since 1939: repairs, foam and cushions at fair prices 4.8★ from 36 reviews (Exa Places); 123 Yelp reviews |
| Upholstery Art Newhall, Santa Clarita | #3 of 9 upholstery shops score 80 | Santa Clarita sofas, recliners, vinyl and game-table rails 4.9★ from 109 reviews (Exa Places); 33 Yelp reviews |
Also found
Found, not scored yet
- Fabric Maven (George M. Fabric Co.), Torrance (South Bay). 19817 Hamilton Ave, Torrance 90502 · 310-965-0600. Upholstery fabric since 1975; Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM (store site). No independent ratings checked. Source
- Cozy Stylish Chic, Pasadena (SGV). 89 W Dayton St, Pasadena 91105 · 626-714-7040. Upholstery and drapery fabric; Mon–Fri 9–5 (store site). Ratings not checked.
Listed on our fabric store ranking as found but not yet scored.
How to decide
Tips before you go
- Work out yardage first. Valley Studio's published figures assume about 3 yards for a dining chair and about 9 for an armchair; our reupholstery cost guide notes a sofa can take 15+ yards.
- Ask for samples. Affordable Home Fabrics ships samples and orders.
- Talk to the upholsterer before you buy. At Sofa Interiors, reviewers describe the owner walking them through fabric and build choices.
- Labor is the other half. About $910–$2,840 per Angi's LA guide; high-end workrooms charge far more, such as Valley Studio's roughly $700 per linear foot of labor plus fabric.
FAQ
Quick answers
How much fabric do I need to reupholster a chair?
Valley Studio's published figures assume about 3 yards for a dining chair and about 9 yards for an armchair. Ask your upholsterer to confirm before you buy.
Where can I buy upholstery fabric in the South Bay?
SAS Fabrics in Hawthorne carries home decor fabric, and Fabric Maven (George M. Fabric Co.) at 19817 Hamilton Ave, Torrance has sold upholstery fabric since 1975, per its website.
How much does it cost to reupholster a sofa in LA?
About $910–$2,840 per Angi's LA guide; high-end workrooms charge far more, such as Valley Studio's roughly $700 per linear foot of labor plus fabric.
More questions? See the LA sewing, fabric & repair FAQ.
Sources
- Valley Studio: how much does it cost to reupholster a chair (checked Oct 30, 2026)
- Angi: cost to reupholster furniture in Los Angeles (checked Oct 30, 2026)
- Best fabric stores: ratings, hours and sources for every shop named here
- Best upholstery shops: ratings, hours and sources for every shop named here
Ratings, hours and prices change; confirm with the shop before you go. Shop facts come from each one's scored entry, where every source is linked. All 360 sources.