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Decorators and homemakers alike love embroidered fabric for upholstery and drapery applications because it adds unique texture and intricate design to a space that needs that little bit of visual interest. Often, embroidered upholstery fabric is used on accent pieces - pillows, throws, table runners, drapery, curtains, cornice boards, room dividers, table toppers, bedding, headboards and more. For upholstered furniture, embroidered fabrics have some kind of poly or cotton backing. These are primarily used on accent chairs (think club chairs, barrel chairs, chaise lounges, bergere, chesterfield chairs, and more) as opposed to primary seating areas like couches. Though, in some cases, you will find couches or sofas upholstered with embroidered fabrics that have a simple design.

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What is Embroidered Upholstery Fabric?

Embroidered upholstery fabric is a base layer textile like cotton, linen, or some other synthetic material that has a design, often an intricate one, stitched on top either by hand or machine. In the upholstery world, all embroidered fabrics are created by machine stitching.

The embroidery itself is usually one of several type of patterns:

Floral Scenery

What is Embroidered Upholstery Fabric?

Embroidered upholstery fabric is a base layer textile like cotton, linen, or some other synthetic material that has a design, often an intricate one, stitched on top either by hand or machine. In the upholstery world, all embroidered fabrics are created by machine stitching.

The embroidery itself is usually one of several type of patterns:

Floral Scenery

Tropical

Collage or motif of specific figures (usually floral or animal)

Geometric patterned shapes or stripes

Contemporary patterns using colors and patterns in a nonconventional way

Vintage-looking pattern

While the pattern and design options are endless, the type of fabric is not. Embroidered fabric is often made of a base layer of cotton, linen, or silk, and then the embroidered pattern is stitched by machine with a similar fabric.

For example, silk embroidered fabric will have a fabric base layer of silk with a stitched silk pattern on top.

There are a lot of poly cottona nd poly cotton linen used to embroider to keep prices more affordable.