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title: "Buy Matching Cushion Fabric by the Meter for Other Projects"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/buy-matching-fabric-by-the-meter/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Élodie Marchand, The Colorist of New Orleans"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/"
published: "2026-07-03"
updated: "2026-07-03"
keywords: "buy cushion fabric by the metre, buy cushion fabric by the meter, matching upholstery fabric, fabric cut length custom order, matching fabric for ottoman"
---

# Can I buy your fabric by the meter to match my cushions?

*A new cushion can make the ottoman beside it look as if it came from another house. A few meters of the same cloth bring it home.*

Also asked as: Would you sell just the fabric?; Fabric by the meter, please.

> **The quick answer:** Yes, matching cushion fabric can be bought by the meter or yard: small samples and cut lengths are sold through the fabric-samples listing, and larger pieces through a custom order link. Send the fabric code and how many meters of each you need for a quote. Extra fabric can ship with your cushions. Most rolls are about 55 in (140 cm) wide.

![Moss green box window seat cushion with mustard gold piping on white shaker drawers, cognac leather pillow, garden window](https://cushionguide.com/media/window-seat-cushions/moss-green-window-seat-cushion-mustard-piping-1536.webp "Mustard gold piping echoes the brass drawer pulls, while a cognac leather lumbar and an oatmeal throw soften the corner by the window.")

## Key facts

- Fabric is sold through the fabric-samples listing, as samples and cut lengths.
- Larger cuts are sold through a custom order link.
- A quote needs the fabric code and the length.
- Extra fabric can ship with the cushion order.
- Valances aren't made, but matching fabric for them is sold.
- Roll width is about 55 in (140 cm) for most fabrics and 79 in (2 m) for some.
- A zippered covers-only listing makes covers in any size.

## “Would you sell me just the fabric?”

Yes, and gladly. Small samples and cut lengths sit on the fabric-samples listing; for anything bigger, the shop writes you a custom order link. Send two things: the fabric code, and how many meters of each. One buyer in the US took about 2.2 yd (2 m), shipped with the cushion, for a matching upholstery project.

## Follow-up: “What do people use it for?”

| Project | What they bought |
|---|---|
| Recovering an ottoman | A cut length to match the new cushion covers |
| Sewing a backrest panel | Extra fabric by the length |
| Window valances | Fabric only; valances aren't made in the workshop |
| Matching a velvet cushion | A 55 x 20 in (140 x 50 cm) cut beside a 47 x 16 in (120 x 40 cm) cushion |
| An upholstery project | About 2.2 yd (2 m), shipped with the cushion |

## Follow-up: “How big can one piece be, and are there patterns?”

As wide as the roll, and the roll decides. Most fabrics come about 55 in (140 cm) wide; some run to 79 in (2 m). Plan any single panel inside that width, then add length. If an ottoman top is wider than the roll, there will be a seam somewhere, and it is better to choose where it goes. Work it out with the [fabric yardage calculator](https://cushionguide.com/studio/fabric-yardage-calculator/) and [how much fabric a cushion takes](https://cushionguide.com/guides/fabric-yardage-for-cushions/).

Beyond the stripe collections, the shop can share the supplier catalogs it sources from, so a pattern missing from the chart may still be possible. If you'd rather have covers than cloth, the zippered covers-only listing makes them to your size. Browse [striped cotton and ticking](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/striped-cotton-and-ticking/) and [velvet](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/velvet/). What would you cover first, my friends: the ottoman or the window?

> **Tailor's margin:** Cushion fabric bought by the meter comes off a roll about 55 in (140 cm) wide, so plan each panel inside that width before counting length.

> The workshop doesn't sew valances, but it sells the cushion fabric by the meter, so the valance and the window seat still match.
>
> — Élodie Marchand

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** Could I buy extra fabric to recover an ottoman or sew my own backrest?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Fabric is sold separately through the fabric-samples listing, for example to match an ottoman to new cushion covers or to sew your own backrest panel.

**A common question:** I only see small samples. Can I buy a bigger plain piece?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. The shop sets up a custom order link for a larger cut, such as a 55 x 20 in (140 x 50 cm) piece of velvet to go with a 47 x 16 in (120 x 40 cm) cushion.

**A common question:** Could you make valances to match the window seat?

**The workshop's answer:** Valances and window coverings aren't made, but the shop can supply the fabric so they match the bench.

**A common question:** Is the velvet easy to clean if I use it on an ottoman?

**The workshop's answer:** It's a 100% polyester performance velvet with good stain resistance: wipe or spot-clean spills, and machine wash covers at 86°F (30°C).

## Questions buyers ask next

### Can the extra fabric ship in the same order as my cushions?

Yes. Extra fabric can go out with your cushion order, as it did when one buyer took about 2.2 yd (2 m) for a matching upholstery project. Mention it when you order so the cut is quoted with the cushions.

### Which neutral fabrics suit a white or cream room?

L-01 is a plain white linen, white velvet is available, and a natural linen series covers neutral shades. For an unbleached white or cream look, the 100% cotton range is the usual suggestion.

### Should I order finished covers instead of fabric?

If sewing isn't the plan, yes. The zippered covers-only listing makes covers to your size in the same chart fabrics, so you get a fitted cover rather than a cut length to sew yourself.

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- [Matching fabric from a previous order: dye lots, add-ons and discontinued colors](https://cushionguide.com/guides/dye-lots-matching-cushions-later/): Matching fabric from a previous order can come very close but is never guaranteed identical, because every dye lot shifts slightly in tone.
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*With color and care — Élodie*

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Written by Élodie Marchand (https://cushionguide.com/masters/elodie/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/buy-matching-fabric-by-the-meter/