Supporting an independent shop like this also gives shoppers an alternative to the larger fabric chains around the region. Upholstery Fabric That Rescues Old FurnitureOlder chairs and other furniture pieces regularly find new life here, thanks to the shop’s long-standing focus on upholstery fabric and restoration work. Furniture fabric is not the place to guess, since a pretty print that cannot handle friction will pill within a season. Pricing on custom work is worth confirming upfront because upholstery costs can vary with the fabric, furniture, and scope of the project. Upholstery shoppers and home decorators make up much of the store’s audience, while the unusual inventory also attracts creative shoppers with less conventional projects.