Find A Starting Point For Your Next Project
A new fabric can be the starting point for a pillow, replacement cushion cover, upholstered seat or another project you have been meaning to make. The newest Sunbrella fabrics at Outdoor Fabric Central give you fresh colors, patterns and textures to explore as you decide what comes next.
If you're shopping for outdoor fabric for a DIY project, start with the project itself. Think about where it will be used, which colors are already nearby and whether you want the fabric to blend into the space or become its focal point. That gives you a useful way to narrow the selection before you start comparing individual fabrics.
It also helps to consider the application. Fabric for a decorative pillow may serve a different purpose than outdoor cushion fabric or fabric for outdoor furniture cover that will be used over several larger pieces.
Look At Color, Pattern And Texture Together
A solid can create a clean foundation or help connect several pieces in a space. A pattern can introduce movement, add personality or pick up a color you already love. Texture adds another detailed layer, especially when creating a color story for your outdoor patio or porch.
The newest Sunbrella options give DIY customers more ways to think beyond a basic solid. Depending on your project, you can explore stripes, florals, checks, smaller-scale patterns and textured outdoor upholstery fabric alongside familiar solid colors.
You do not have to use all three... color, pattern and texture... in every project but gives you loads from which to choose. For a single cushion cover, one fabric may be enough. For a set of pillows or a larger furniture refresh, a combination of several fabrics may catch your eye.
The goal at this stage is simply to discover what fits your project and your style.
Meet Three Fabrics From The New Selection
Sunbrella Flora Sunset
With its dreamy mix of warm orange, rust, and blue florals, Sunbrella Flora Sunset is the kind of fabric that makes you reach for your sewing machine and turn a simple pillow or tired chair into your favorite piece. For a DIY project, consider how the design could translate to a cushion cover, seat cushion, pillow or another appropriate upholstery application.
Sunbrella Shelter Linen
Sunbrella Shelter Linen pairs a beautiful beige hue with inviting linen-like texture, giving your next DIY cushion or upholstery project that effortlessly elegant look you’ll love layering with your favorite patterns. This fabric offers a beautiful base for customers looking for a clean solid outdoor furniture fabric.
Sunbrella Shelter Canyon
Rich with earthy rust-brown color and gorgeous woven texture, Sunbrella Shelter Canyon practically begs to become a cozy bench cushion or statement pillow that brings warmth and character to your favorite corner. It is another example of how texture can add interest to outdoor fabric for cushions and upholstery projects without relying on a large pattern.
The fabrics pictured above are only a starting point. Choose a fabric that works with the scale and requirements of your project, and always review the individual product's listed applications and specifications before ordering.
TIP: Always review the repeat of the fabric.
See The Fabric Before You Order Yardage
Color, texture and pattern scale can be difficult to judge from a screen alone.
Before committing to outdoor fabric by the yard, consider ordering a fabric sample so you can see your favorite in the space where you plan to use it. Compare it with existing furniture, finishes and colors, and look at it in the lighting where the finished project will live.
We offer Sunbrella fabric samples so you can see and feel individual fabrics before moving forward with a larger fabric order.
Once you have chosen your fabric, confirm the dimensions of your project before ordering yardage. Depending on what you're making, you may also need to account for seam allowances, fabric direction and pattern repeats.
TIP: Don’t forget your thread, zippers or other supplies that will help finish out your project.
What Can You Make With Sunbrella Fabric?
Sunbrella upholstery fabrics can work for a wide range of DIY projects, depending on the listed applications for the individual fabric.
Ideas may include:
- Replacement cushion covers
- Outdoor chair cushions
- Bench cushion covers
- Decorative pillows
- Outdoor pillow fabric projects
- Upholstered seating
- Patio furniture refreshes
- Outdoor curtains
- Other indoor or outdoor upholstery projects
Is Sunbrella A Good Fabric For Outdoor Furniture?
Sunbrella is widely used for outdoor upholstery because its performance fabrics are designed for environments where exposure, everyday use and cleanability matter. The solution dyed acrylics provide the best results for long term durability. Learn more about why Sunbrella makes the difference.
For DIY customers, however, choosing the right patio furniture fabric involves more than selecting a performance brand. Consider the specific fabric's recommended application, weight, texture, pattern scale and appearance on the size of the piece you are covering.
A pattern that looks small on a screen, for example, can look very different across a large bench cushion or chair back.
Can You Buy Sunbrella Fabric By The Yard?
Yes. Outdoor Fabric Central carries Sunbrella fabric by the yard, allowing DIY customers to purchase fabric for their individual upholstery, cushion, pillow and outdoor projects. Outdoor Fabric Central currently features new Sunbrella styles alongside its broader selection of performance fabrics.
Buying fabric by the yard also gives you flexibility to determine the quantity required for your specific project rather than starting with a pre-made finished product.
Explore What's New At Outdoor Fabric Central
Your next project doesn't have to begin with a finished design.
It can begin with a fabric.
Explore new Sunbrella fabrics at Outdoor Fabric Central to discover new colors, patterns and textures. Then order Sunbrella samples or our designer curated Sunbrella Sample Packs to see your favorites in person and shop outdoor fabric by the yard when you're ready to start your next DIY project.
