Would it be a crazy idea to re-upholster a sofa in jersey fabric?

[overmydeadbody]

Just an idea, as I am going to re-upholster my sofa soon, yesterday I thought ticking fabric, now I'm thinking jersey fabric?


Crazy?

[overmydeadbody]

Thought stretchy might be good for removable covers....


But yes, probably not hard wearing enough, but do sofas get more wear than t shirts?

[Hopefully]

I reckon it would wear out too quickly - I can wear through a t-shirt in a year or less.

Also, ticking is amazing and I love it. Use it, woman!

[rockinhippy]

I wouldn't recommend it either - it will go baggy, clicked & pilled in no time, all it would take is a few bums & kids climbing around on it, so YES will definitely get more wear & tear than a T-Shirt -

if you must use it, you will need to back it with an iron on woven fusible, but personally I would stick to something woven & harder wearing such as cord, denim etc etc

[Selks]

All it would need would be for someone's belt buckle or similar to snag it and it would be ruined. Not hard wearing enough by a mile. There is a reason why upholstry fabric is thick!

[overmydeadbody]

Ok, thanks for talking sense into me!

Ticking it is....

[LatteLady]

Do be careful with ticking, it also will wear quite quickly as it is a soft cotton.