We shop for fabric quite a bit over here at EHD, whether it is for a DIY, a client, my own home or an editorial. It’s still one of my favorite things to buy in person because you can touch, smell, caress, throw on your furniture, stare at excessively, etc. But some of the big box fabric stores or the fabric district (either here in LA or elsewhere) can be overwhelming what with their hundreds of options and rows and rows of stacked yardage. It’s often random what you find, they may not have the exact yardage that you need, or you may have to trek around to get something quality that still feels special. And while we LOVE venturing out in the the fabric district (we even made a video about it years ago) there is such a vast amount of good stuff online that we figured it was time to pull together an updated version of some of our favorites to shop at. If you are a regular to the blog then you know that we originally pulled together this list back in 2015, but there is so much good new stuff constantly entering the market and new makers and artisans showing of their craft that it was due time for us to update it.
So we pulled together this updated fabric roundup post to highlight the best ONLINE fabric stores. These are all fabrics that you can buy from anywhere – not just to the trade, and not just in person at the stores. We chose a lot of patterns to highlight some of these stores because it makes for a more visually fun post, but most of these sites have pretty simple solid linens, cottons and velvets as well.
1. Linen Oatmeal | 2. Linen Stripe | 3. Blue Stripe | 4. Merino Wool | 5. Stripe Linen Cotton | 6. Chambray Herringbone
B&J Fabrics has a broad selection of all different types of fabrics, and you may have to do a bit of digging but you are sure to find something that will work for your space. I am very into all of these on this moodboard as they are simple, classic and refined.
1. Bluebelle | 2. Grey French Stripe | 3. English Garden | 4. Navy Burnside Buffalo Check | 5. Gold Dot | 6. Navy Spotted
Caitlin Wilsons’ patterns are always really happy, playful and fresh. She also has pillows and rugs in a variety of patterns and sizes.
1. Boomerang | 2. Bizzell | 3. Balance | 4. Baja Natural | 5. Didessa | 6. Ashcombe | 7. Briza Pelican | 8. Honneur La Mer | 9. Heirloom Linen Cornflower | 10. Janvier La Mer
Calico Corners has a massive collection but is filled with LOTS of good options. They have a huge variety of price points with both solids and patterns in upholstery and quilting weight which makes them a go to for anything in the home. I used them to make all of the curtains and shades in our new home and could not be more happy with the quality, service and fabric. They customize anything in store but for those of you just looking for fabrics they have everything you need online.
1. Ketut White Natural | 2. Bridge Slate | 3. Paint Dot Black | 4. Ink Stripe Grey | 5. Hutan Teal | 6. Titik White Natural
Consort, a local go to of ours, recently started stocking Caroline Cecil’s textiles which are modern and classic, in a handful of colorways that seem to work with any style. They also sell her ready-made pillows if you are looking for something off the shelf.
1. Indigo Chambray Union Dot | 2. Celestial Cotton | 3. Lines and Shapes | 4. Navy Stripe | 5. Indigo Denim Check | 6. Lawn Safari
Drygoods Design is a smaller Seattle based company that continues to introduce new prints. They have a great selection of fun and simple patterns, be sure to check them out.
1. Navy Lately Cotton | 2. Textured Zigzag | 3. Crosshatch Cotton | 4. Rose Linen Twill
1. Splendid Oath in Rain | 2. Mesh with Me in Worn | 3. Hills and Valleys in Pewter | 4. Wispy Daybreak in Aura | 5. Braidy in Teal | 6. Double Dash in Denim | 7. Clay Sundot in Dusk | 8. Allotments in Oyster | 9. Menagerie in Timberwolf | 10. Meet Your Match | 11. Crosshatch in Black | 12. Essex in Indigo
This one was new to me when we pulled the list together originally, but Fabric Bubb is pretty darn happy and fun and has some really pretty patterns that don’t feel too “in your face”.
1. Bella Apple | 2. Bella Grey | 3. Bella Pearl | 4. Sunrise Linen Navy | 5. Sunrise Linen Blue | 6. Haven Ivory
Famcor has a massive selection online in just about every color and pattern but we are fans of their solid linens and performance velvets. Brady used #1 on his DIY headboard and says that the fabric has held up extremely well and was at a great price point.
1. Otomi Turquoise | 2. Serengeti Sunrise | 3. Diamante Gray | 4. Foret Coral
Famous for their beautiful wallpaper collection (many of which we have used before) Hygge and West have nailed the classic patterns and offer a selection in fabrics as well. If you are into a good toile then you will be into them.
1. Black and White Checkered | 2. Yellow Town Print | 3. Birket | 4. Sofia | 5. Emmie Rand | 6. Dotted | 7. Flower | 8. Cloud
Most of you know this, but Ikea has pretty great fabric for under $10 a yard. I probably wouldn’t use a lot of these in a large area but for a kids room or a smaller pillow or project some of their options are great and really affordable.
1. Linea Paramount Caspian | 2. Pyria Elephants | 3. Navy Shaded Dot | 4. Mesa Indigo
Joann’s has fabric for everyone – and I mean everyone. They are nationwide and have an extensive collection both online and in store. I love Nate Berkus’ current collection there as his are always so simple and chic. Generally the price points are good, the selection is huge and it’s available for fast shipping everywhere. They also constantly have promos and coupons, so be sure to search before you buy to grab a coupon code that can cut your order price in half.
1. Kivet | 2. Mini Unikko | 3. Iso Tiikoni | 4. Basket | 5. Kumiseva | 6. Jurmo
Kiitos Marimekko is a classic for all those you can handle that much pattern and color in a fabric. For the right space they have some beautiful options.
1. Agate Indio | 2. Kai Spring | 3. Agave Rosa | 4. Sahara Midnight
Some of Lacefield Design’s feel a bit more old world and classic – but you know I love a good classic print in a happy colorway.
1. Aria Toile | 2. Birmingham | 3. Beluga | 4. Fabius
Lewis and Sheron are old school – they’ve been around since the 40’s but their inventory is large and they have lots of classic gems. You might have to search a bit to find something that works for you but they do have a great online inventory. Their prices are all over the board – some in the teens and many as much as $80/yard. Their inventory includes both apparel weight and upholstery weight here.
1. Hilda Mustard Linen | 2. Amara Dove Cotton | 3. Helga Grey Cotton | 4. Emma Rose Linen | 5. Pearls White Linen | 6. Tilda Navy Cotton | 7. Sari White Sand Linen | 8. Ingrid Stone Blue Linen
Linen Fabrics UK is another great linen source that is just across the pond. Lots of beautiful washed and raw linens, and is it just me or does having linens from Great Britain sound way fancier than locally sourced ones. Excuse me while I go warm up my tea and crumpets.
1. Philippe Red | 2. Lara Grey | 3. Twill Off White | 4. Emilia True Sage | 5. Brittany Natural Medium | 6. Provance Black | 7. Upholstery Natural | 8. Philippe Blue | 9. Francesca Blue | 10. Provence Natural
Linen Me is a great source for all of your linen needs (you know how I feel about a pretty washed linen). Different weights, colors, patterns, and styles make it a winner and great resource for me.
1. Pantheon Dandelion | 2. Navy Classic Linen | 3. Burlap of Luxury Blueberry | 4. Marbelous Quarry | 5. Ashbury Indigo | 6. End of the Line Ash | 7. Dapper Pelican | 8. Udaya Cool | 9. Sandy Pond Smoke | 10. Classic Velvet Peacock | 11. Spot On Azure | 12. Farm to Table Ash
Loom Decor has a TON of great fabrics, both fun and trendy and classic and simple.
1. Splotches | 2. Speckle | 3. Stripes | 4. Rain | 5. Pebbles | 6. Minimal
Made of Cloth has simple, minimal, and modern prints in a variety of colorways and printed on beautiful fabrics. We have used a few of their pillows before and love them.
1. Moderne Dalmatian | 2. Sweet Leaves and Berries | 3. Modern Marble | 4. Basketweave | 5. English Garden | 6. Watercolor Scallops | 7. I Love San Francisco | 8. Leafy Berries | 9. Hand-dyed Shibori Diamonds | 10. Midnight Florals | 11. Midnight Bloom | 12. Faces
Minted (the art company which we all know and love) have some beautiful fabric options as well. A lot of happy, fresh, and whimsical designs in a variety of colors and patterns.
1. Indigo Herringbone Chenille | 2. Rose Cotton Toile | 3. Flint Abstract Jacquard | 4. Navy Buffalo Checkered Woven | 5. Mulberry Stripes | 6. Ralph Lauren White Striped Linen | 7. Ivory Stripes Linen | 8. Charcoal & Blue Geometric
Mood is more well known for their apparel fabric (have you ever watched Project Runway?!) but they have a decent amount of home and upholstery fabrics as well that are all very good quality and don’t feel cheap. We use them constantly as they have a store here in LA, but their online selection is wonderful as well.
1. Sevenberry | 2. Essex Yarn Dyed | 3. Cross Stitch Linen | 4. Sevenberry Petite Foulard | 5. Doe Wide | 6. Veneto Linen Gauze | 7. Essex | 8. Chambray Dobbies
Purl SoHo has some awesome designer collections filled with fun patterns and styles. They have a lot of updated classic patterns like what we rounded up here on this moodboard that I am very into.
1. Cut Up Dot Navy | 2. Diagonal Stripe Blush | 3. Lace in Blushing Taupe | 4. Dot Dash Navy | 5. Hills Blue Slate | 6. Gridded Ikat Blue Pink | 7. Brushstroke Blue Slate | 8. Blooms Ocean Ombre | 9. Dashes Pale Marine | 10. Marbled Stripe Navy
I’m pretty obsessed with everything Rebecca Atwood is putting out currently. Her fabrics and pillows seem to make it into a lot of our projects and it is for a good reason. They are always modern and yet feel handmade, with simple patterns done in a delicate, fresh way. If you are new to Rebecca you will love what she currently has to offer.
1. Rosa Natural | 2. Champagne Blush | 3. Tapestry Navy | 4. Tapestry Black
If bright colors and patterns are your vibe then Rifle Paper Co. (who also have a paper and wallpaper line) are perfect for you. Some of these would be so fun on an accent chair or pillow.
1. Frolic | 2. Grey Pinstripe | 3. Curious Nature | 4. Tanga Dot
A cute little collection of simple fun patterns at Sarah’s Fabrics which would be so happy and fun in a kids room or on a throw pillow.
1. Zadar Storm | 2. Seville Indigo | 3. Lisbon Mauve | 4. Izmir Smoke
Savannah Hayes has some great geometric and modern patterns that are so pretty for smaller pieces like pillows or accents, and I love the indigo color of #2.
1. Variegated Stripe Grey | 2. Cabana Stripe Platinum | 3. Origami | 4. Wool Flannel Heathered Grey | 5. Washed Linen Gunmetal | 6. Racing Stripe Chambray | 7. Kuba Bark | 8. Basketweave Fog
Serena & Lily has always been a go to for me for home goods and furnishings, and their fabric collection is well curated and has a lot of great traditional patterns.
1. Freeform Arrows Cream | 2. Cats Ivory | 3. Navy Floral | 4. Chevron Stripes Blush Navy | 5. Soul Surfers Pink | 6. Toile du Jouy Blue | 7. Denim Line Mud Cloth | 8. Faded French Stripe Blue | 9. Gingham Mustard | 10. Jumbo Dots Navy | 11. Navy Linen | 12. Navy Brush Leaves
Spoonflower, we’ve used them before in projects (remember this headboard DIY from what seems like EONS ago?!) Basically, people design their own patterns and then you chose how you want them printed on a fabric. It’s more patterns than solids, for sure, but they come in a bunch of different weights – light to heavy.
1. Teheran | 2. Tygprov Grona Faglar | 3. Celotocaulis | 4. Brazil | 5. La Plata | 6. Aralia | 7. Window | 8. Notturno | 9. Nippon | 10. Delhi | 11. Italian Dinner | 12. Mille Fleurs
Svenskt Tenn (that is a lot of consonants in one name) is filled with fabrics that although might not be perfect for my current house definitely make me happy to look at. I believe they are reproduced vintage Swedish patterns. They aren’t particularly budget friendly (I converted one and it was $273/meter) but this isn’t ‘the cheapest fabric in the world’ roundup and this stuff is really special and unique and I love what they have.
1. Quinn Folksy | 2. Vento Ribbon Admiral | 3. Modern Toile Peacock | 4. Tuscany Linen Altpink | 5. Toulouse Onyx | 6. Aldo Geo Aquatint | 7. Folkworld Aquatint | 8. Tuscany Linen Gleam
Tonic Living is doing a lot of good upholstery weight fabric (for sofas and headboards) in simple, understated and high quality ways. They also do custom work for pillows, shades and draperies. Brady had his dining room and bedroom roman shades made through them and has only the best things to say about the quality, fabric and service they offer. They are also constantly adding to their inventory online.
1. Pyne Hollyhock | 2. Chiang Mai Dragon | 3. Paradox | 4. Pali Lin
TwentyOne7 has Duralee, Lee Jofa, Schumacher – all the classics but they’ve curated them for you and I found quite a bit that I was into and would use for future projects.
1. Chenille Tweed Frost Gray | 2. Linen Weave Dusty Blue | 3. Yarn Dyed Linen Weave Shelter Blue | 4. Twisted Slub Feather Gray | 5. Herringbone Tweed Sandstone | 6. Crossweave Steel Ivory
West Elm just made their fabric collection available to the public and so now you can use all of their classic patterns and colors to upholster your own pieces. They have a really well curated selection on their site and many that you will already be familiar with.
1. Caravane | 2. Kesa | 3. Fanorona | 4. Baratillo | 5. Frog’s Feet | 6. Uroko | 7. Daran | 8. Matsu
So, did we forget any that we for sure need to remember for the next roundup, or that we should start shopping at? Let us know below in the comments so that people can use this as a huge online fabric resource and we can rid the world of all those disgusting chairs we’ve been hoarding for reupholstery.
I have a chair I’ve been wanting to recover in pink velvet a la fig house for my daughter’s room. Any great sources online specifically for velvet fabric?
I think that Tonic Living had some of the best velvets. Check them out!
So helpful! I’ve also found fabric.com to be a good resource. It takes a lot of sifting to find more playful, modern designs, but they’re definitely there — and often for a great price!
OOH, good to know. Will check out!
I used to really like Fabric.com, but in the last couple years they’ve seemed to be really disorganized and I’ve had some very poor customer service. I wouldn’t recommend.
Ive used Fabric.com on several occasions and always have the best experience. I love the fact that you can return fabric within 30days.
There’s no link for number six under Svenskt Tenn!
I’ve found good velvets, outdoor fabrics, a wonderful malachite fabric by Dwell Studio for $18 a yard at housefabric.com.
OOh. good to know. Will look up.
This is so helpful thank you! I just bought a new sewing machine and I can’t wait to start making things!
xo Rachel
Svenskt Tenn reproduces Josef Frank designs. Josef Frank is like the Bugatti of fabric. I dream of it in my home one day but then I’d need smelling salts nearby every time I walked in the room. Swoon!
I live for Josef Frank fabrics too! They sell knock-offs here for a lot cheaper: http://www.textilis.com I hope they continue to expand their selection.
The link takes you to a page that says that textilis is out of business!
Zak & Fox is so good too. A collaboration between him and Rebecca Atwood would be textile heaven.
Yep. Gonna addd. I love them.
What a great compilation! Thanks! I’m in the process of searching for fabric for our media room and want a fresh look with navy, seafoam, pink, and white. i’m going for a Hollywood Regency meets Coastal look. I needed this inspiration.
I’m so glad to see Spoonflower there! I love them!
Wow, such a great list of sources! Thanks for putting this together and sharing it. I had heard of about half of these but can’t wait to check out the others. Thanks again
THANK YOU!!!! I buy from Spoonflower, Ikea, Joanne, Calico, but the rest are all new to me.I am going to have so much fun on the internet today! Also, buy that rug.
Also I thought of Etsy, for light weight mostly.
About how much should it cost to reupholster a chair? It’s on the smaller side about 3 ft tall and 2 ft wide. I can’t wait to change out the old school Laura Ashley gingham!
I need to write an updated post about it but this might help: http://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-reupholstering-vintage-pieces/ sorry that so many of the photos/links are broken. SO ANNOYING!!!
None broken!
This is fantastic! Thank you for researching this for us 🙂
I think someone mentioned it, but housefabric.com is great too – $5 samples and good, inexpensive upholstery fabrics.
have never heard of them. THANK YOU!
These are great! You should also check out Amelie Mancini. Her textiles are very natural, but modern, and she’s based out of Brooklyn. She has a new one called Joshua Tree.
http://www.ameliemancini.com
Love it. Does she sell fabrics? Didn’t see it, but I love her stuff.
You are thoughtful, Emily. Thanks for the list. 🙂
Thanks, Rosie 🙂
I think I might just keep this page open in a tab and keep coming back and staring at these beautiful fabrics all day. Thanks for rounding these up, I would have no idea where to start looking for fabric online!
You are welcome. Pin it and then you’ll always have it! Or put it on your facebook page and tell all your friends (see how I manipulate for more views?)
So great and helpful, and I’m sure it took forever. Thanks guys! I’ll be coming back to this post as a resource 100 times.
I just used Fabricguru.com and have been really pleased. The prices are really reasonable and everything ships for a flat $4.99, but the thing I like most is that you can return large cuts. For me that is huge, because sometimes a little 5 inch sample just doesn’t cut it, you know? I just ordered 12 yards of fabric for curtains, and it is beyond helpful to know that if it arrives and I hate it when there are YARDS AND YARDS of it staring me in the face, I can send it back. Of course, I fully expect and hope to love it. But still.
Great round up. Thank you Team Emily. These links will keep me busy for days.
Never heard of it. All of a sudden you guys are coming up with great ones that i’ve never used. I might have to do a second roundup.
Ditto fabricguru.com. They have great prices on designer upholstery fabric.
I love #3 of Svenskt Tenn. It was the fabric for the pillow of Joanna Goddard’s master bedroom makeover, right? Also, do you have any recommendations for where to purchase leather fabric for upholstery/pillows/etc?
I think so. I didn’t make that one, Jenny did. Leather is tricky online. I guess check if those sites do, otherwise I bet its a more ‘in person’ situation. We have to buy ours in person and honestly its usually so expensive and its hard to find quantity. I haven’t figured it out yet.
www,leatherhidestore.com is great for leather, you can order samples and return an unused hide in 30 days.
also, another thumbs up for fabricguru.com.
as an aspiring interior decorator, this post is GOLD to me! yay for democratic fabric shopping for all the people. 🙂
Thanks for this round-up! I don’t buy fabric often, but this will be a great resource the next time I need to!
I love love love this post but I kinda despise it because I don’t have any more room to add to my fabric stash!! So many pretty fabrics. Is it wrong to want to lay in a bed covered in swatches?
My favorite linens in my house are from Lauren Liess Interiors (she does give a discount to designers and decorators). And I just found out you can purchase Sister Parish fabric and Wallpaper from their site as well. Not sure about the discount.
OH SHOOOOOOOOOTTTT!!! I forgot about her. I love her stuff. So simple. Again, i’ll probably have to write a follow up post.
This is amazing. I am always looking for fabric and frustrated with my options. Hadn’t heard of so many of these sources. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this post! You’ve listed some sources totally new to me. I second the recommendation for fabrics.com. I have been very pleased with their products, prices, selection and service. I really like their clipboard feature for putting different fabrics together and the fact that they describe the colors used in the fabrics. And Joann, even though it may seem so common, is an excellent resource and often has 50% off sales online and in-store with coupons.
Have you checked out southernfabric.com? That’s my go to online shop. They have beautiful fabric collections and they always have some sort of sale going on! They do “$2 Tuesdays” and daily deals for random collections. I’m obsessed with it!
Thanks Emily, so useful for us all!I bought a neutral linen comforter with a cool watercolor floral and I’m in love with linen right now. The future country house needs some of that #1 and #9 from Linen Me. Such pretty choices Emily, thank you:)
I’ve purchased fabric from superbuzzy.com many times. They have some really fun stuff!
Awesome post, thanks to all. Joann Fabric is a gold mine for me every time I reupholster something. Make sure you go to a Joann super store because the fabric selection is so much better than a regular Joann. Also, there’s a great designer swatch section where you can touch and feel the fabric before you order in store or online. There’s almost always a coupon for 40-50% off so great deals all around!
Thanks for the post Emily! I was JUST wondering about where to buy great fabrics. Now I have a ton of sources. 🙂
Thanks so much for including Drygoods Design on your list! And you are right, it’s me, Keli. I am always pleased as punch when your name comes up in conversation with customers. You inspire a great many people; and I always tell people, that your eye and making a house a home is in your blood, even during the years where most people don’t know their own style, you did! Thanks again! xoxo
KELI!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ha. geez, I can’t believe I spelled your way the boring way. So glad you have awesome fabric and I didn’t just have to do it because I know ya. xxxxxxxx
Mood Fabrics has been my go to shop online. Ive always find the right fabric for my customers. Thank you Mood!
Thanks a million for sharing (and compiling) this incredibly juicy resource of gorgeousness!
Thank you so much! You are the greatest. I am always looking for just the right fabric and these sources are wonderful! BTW in a previous comment I talked about having some of your blue glas from your yard sale and having a piece of you. That may have sounded weird, eewww! Honestly I’m not weird just love yor blog etc. :((………………….:))
It’s like you read my mind! I was looking at fabric for hours yesterday for a cushion. Thank you for this!
I am searching for fabric for table runners for my upcoming wedding at the Fig House, and these are great resources and picks. Thanks so much for sharing!
OOH good luck. So happy you are having it there!
allow me to continue to validate your hard and good work on this post. after looking for fabric online last year for my wedding, I can confirm that good, go-to sources are invaluable. y’all continue to hit it out of the park. thanks for this. this is surely a post i will return to, and direct others too.
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I seriously can’t thank you enough for this post!!!! I’m currently on the hunt for new throw pillows and have spent an unspeakable number of hours over the last few days neglecting all other responsibilities, searching for fabrics… screaming in agony at all of the to the trade sources. You came to the rescue at just the right time! Thank you so much for sharing all of these amazing options!!
This is such a fantastic list! I would love to, someday, make some curtains for our living room, and have been casually perusing fabrics to find some that I love for a project like that. Thank you, thank you for this list!
Oh, how wonderful! I just moved from a large east coast city (Calico Corners, Artee’ and more) to a small town where there is nada fabric stores. (Ok, JoAnn 30 mi away – so NOT worth the trip!) So online ordering is a must. Thanks you so much for this! Most of these are new to me – and did I spy a great collection of Josef Frank designs?!!! Whoohoo!!!!
So happy to see Minted there! I love designing for them, and one of my fabrics is for sale there. Their business setup is so great for me – a stay at home mom who needs a creative outlet 🙂
Yeah! I was so happy that I love their designs. Good stuff.
What a terrific roundup! Thank you!
This is very useful. Thank you so much. But as far as I can tell, IKEA doesn’t sell fabric online, do they?
Oh REALLLY????? Oh dear. I thought they did. Maybe they do here but not other places. if so then strike them off the list because the whole point is that you don’t have to be in person. Sorry!
Thank you so much for including Loom in this feature! We also love seeing other new amazing brands as well. We work hard to offer a great, on trend selection of fabrics. All of us at Loom are in love with your work!
Emily, Thank you SO very much for including Lacefield in your roundup. We are big, big fans of you and your work. We are thrilled to be in such good company.
Thanks! This is a great resource. I was hoping for a novice like me you could do just a quick post that included a kind of working with fabric glossary. I find when you are just learning about something the terms alone can be overwhelming. I have no idea, especially with our touching the fabric what weight or type is pest for what project.
Wow, thanks for this. Awesome list – very comprehensive!
Love this! But I’ve been checking in daily for your roundup of good frame/framing resources that was mentioned as pending a couple of times in the recent past. I know – so ungrateful. But I’ve got several really cool things recently that I’m dying to get into frames and am hoping to see your recs first!
Thanks for all you and your great staff share!
Wow thanks for this great list. And I love how you provided your favourite sample swatches. I always forget about Ikea, but they have neat patterns and for a reasonable price. I also like to order from Harts FAbric, although I am in Canada so shopping/exchange rate often doesn’t make it worth it.
Thanks for such a good resource!
Kelly
I love 75% of these fabrics so much it hurts. I’m going to have to rewatch your video about how to mix patterns on pillows without looking like a crazy person before unleashing my credit card. I loved this post!
Never knew that Minted sold fabric as well, but I love all that they do.
Best,
Josh – The Kentucky Gent
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