Allow approximately 12 yards of fabric as a base estimate for a 6-foot-long, 2-cushion sofa. Increase that to 14 yards for a 7-foot sofa. Estimate an additional 1.5 yards of fabric per cushion for a sofa with more than two cushions — so a 7-foot-long, 6-cushion sofa would require around 20 yards of fabric.

The cost to reupholster a chair ranges from $50 to $2,000, or $800 on average. This includes labor at $40 to $100 per hour and $50 to $70 per yard in fabric. Reupholstering a chair can be a wonderful way to get a custom piece that still feels like home. Before you make a choice, think about these common cost factors.

We can completely recover any kind of leather sofa in any of a huge range of quality leathers. We can make it look exactly like its current style or subtly change it in any way you like. The brown sofa below is an example where the customer was looking for a complete leather sofa recovery.

Yes, you can cover your leather sofa with fabric. All of the slipcovers we recommend are safe for your leather sofa. Always read the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure it’s good for your couch. You can always rub it continuously on an inconspicuous spot of the sofa to be doubly sure.

Reupholster Leather Couch Cost The price to reupholster a leather couch runs $600 to $4,000, depending on size. At $30 to $60 per yard, leather costs around the same as other upholstery fabrics.

Cost To Reupholster A Bar Stool. The cost to reupholster a plain round bar stool is $60 to $100, while a swivel bar stool with a seat back runs $120 to $250 for both labor and materials. A bar stool needs 1 to 2 yards of upholstery fabric.

How to reupholster bar stools to be kid friendly

1. Step 1 – Remove Staples and Existing Fabric. Take the first stool and turn it upside down.
2. Step 2 – Make a Pattern. Lay the barstool cushion face down on top of the new fabric- pattern side of new fabric should also be facing down.
3. Step 3 – Apply the Fabric.
4. Step 4 – Reapply the gauze backer fabric & attach cushion.

Per the excellent advice of the fabric counter helper, I purchased two yards of fabric for my 4 bar stools, and 2 yards of clear vinyl (8 gauge I believe — strong enough to not rip really easily, but not so thick that I wouldn’t be able to staple it.)

Reupholstering chairs, bar stools included, is a relatively simple task, and you can easily do it independently – even if you have absolutely no experience in the area.

You need 48 inches of material. Calculate the yardage. If you need 48 inches of material, divide 36 into 48. The result is 1.3 yards of material for each chair.

Here’s how you can cover your own round seats: Cut out a circle of fabric 3-4 inches larger than the seat. Place the fabric right side down on your work surface, then lay the pad and wood seat on top of that. All three layers should be front side down.

Best Materials for Counter Stools:

• Vinyl. Vinyl is the most durable of the upholstery fabrics.
• Leather. Although leather was once a costly upholstery material, lately it has become more affordable for most homeowners.
• Canvas.

What you’ll need:

1. Old stool/chair.
2. Fabric (upholstery fabric or heavy non stretch sewing fabric)
3. Screw driver.
4. Scissors.
5. Staple gun.
6. Pencil.
7. Paint (optional) Step 1| Find an old stool.