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A large sofa: 10 to 14 yards of 60-inch-wide fabric or 16 to 20 yards of 45-inch-wide fabric. A small sofa: 6 to 8 yards of 60-inch-wide fabric or 10 to 12 yards of 45-inch-wide fabric. A small table: 5 to 6 yards of 60-inch-wide fabric or 6 to 8 yards of 45-inch-wide fabric. A standard-size armchair: 4 to 6 yards of 60-inch-wide fabric or 8 to 10 yards of 45-inch-wide fabric.
1 A couch on average uses from 18 to 22 yards of fabric. 2  Some fabrics cost as low as $15 per yard to as high as $180 for fabrics made of silk and wools. 3  Labor charges vary according to location and if the person doing it is a novice or professional for the job.