Find the Right Upholstery Fabric Fit
Order swatches to make confident fabric choices
Shopping for fabric online?
Swatches are the smart first step. They help you avoid surprises, feel the quality and get your colors right — before committing to yards of fabric.
How it Works:
1) Explore fabric types & designs
2) Choose the best fabric type for your project
3) Measure and calculate how much fabric you need
4) We custom print and ship your order
A Timeless Project Starts With a Swatch
When you have a swatch in hand, you can:
Make sure the colors on the design match what you need
Check the look and feel of the fabric type
Have a reference point for future projects with swatches in various fabric types
Feel confident in your fabric choice
Easy Steps to Swatch
Follow these steps, and you’ll be on your way to project confidence.
Use descriptive words to describe the design you're looking for or upload an inspiration photo to find similar designs.
Once you’ve found your design, choose the upholstery fabric you want to sample. Don’t be afraid to try out different designs on more than one type of fabric to make sure you find the one you want.
Choose “Swatch” and click “Add to Cart.”
Discover Your Perfect Design
Advanced Text Search
Describe the exact look you want to find designs that match your vision. More words = better results.
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Image Search
Image search uses your photo to match patterns that complement your unique aesthetic. Simply upload a photo and watch the magic happen.
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Curated Content
Explore Spoonflower's collections of artist designs, categorized by room, style or trend to help you find the perfect design for any project.
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Shopping Consultants
Spoonflower's Shopping Consultants are dedicated to matching patterns to your unique style and goals. Schedule a 15-minute one-on-one to discover the perfect design.
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It all started with a swatch...
"I use Spoonflower’s fabric by the yard to make these beautiful, on-trend curtains and pillows for my teens room. Spoonflower has so many gorgeous and unique designs that its easy to find just what you’re looking for." - Tiffany DeLangie, Pretty Real Blog
FAQs
Swatches are $5 each and printed on demand upon order, just like all our yardage.
Yes, which means ordering more than one design on different types of fabric is your best bet.
TBD
You can choose the delivery method of your order from one of three options: Standard Delivery, Guaranteed Delivery, and Rush Service. You’ll see the price and delivery date for each option during step two of check out.
No, the sky is the limit!
Our swatches are 8” x 8”. This means you’ll get a solid idea of the drape of each fabric, and you’ll see a larger portion of the pattern repeat.
While we don’t offer half yard samples, you can buy a fat quarter if a bigger sample is what you’re looking for. Our fabric is sold by the yard, fat quarters and 8" x 8" swatches.
Yes, you can. Visit this page and choose your fabric. Then choose “Swatch” and add it to your cart.
Look for the white border on your swatch. It shows the Design ID number and the name of the fabric type. This means you won’t have to worry about losing this information.
Our Shopping Consultants are happy to help with this. Simply fill out the short form on our booking page, and you’ll get advice during a scheduled 15-minute call. No cost, just expert guidance — from real people.