I have bought outdoor fabric from WalMart and it held up well in the Georgia sun. The price was $2.98 a yard last year.

Thanks, czaena. Unfortunately our local Walmart closed out their fabric department;(

Bummer that seems to be happening everywhere. I hope it doesn't happen to mine.

Hi, If you're in Tucson, here are some fabric stores around there. These lists are sometimes not up to date, but may be a start. Ask at every store if they know of any other sources for you. There may sewing contractors near you that you don't know about. If there are, they probably sell their left over fabrics to swap meeters, small fabric stores, etc. These should be far less expensive than the chain stores. Linda

Here is a link that might be useful: Tucson sewing stores

Thanks lindasewandsew (Love the name, by the way;) Yes, I'm in Tucson so thanks for the list -- There are a couple of shops on there that I'd forgotten all about so I'll check them out. I really think my problem is that I'm being too darned picky. Ever get an idea of what you want, how little you're willing to pay (especially for something temporary) and then have that "Duh" moment where you realise that it doesn't exist at that price? I should know better -- I sew for a living and shake my head all the time when my customers do that, lol!

Here is another source:

Here is a link that might be useful: try here

Since it's going to be temporary,how about using sheets.I just recently covered all 3 cushions on my patio swing with one king size sheet that i bought at the thrift store.Cost me less than 4.00 with my senior discount.I had enough left over to also cover a pillow.
Kathi

You don't want a fabric store, you want an upholstery supply shop. Check your yellow pages. Most of them will sell to retail customers.

Sunbrella is a good brand, but there are others. Ask for a "Sunbrella-eqivalent", a solution-dyed acrylic sun-resistent fabric.

These fabrics are usually 54-60" wide.

If the cushions are just tired but still in good shape you might try painting them. Rustoleum has a new fabric paint availabe. Someone I know just used it for her cushions and then sprayed them with a coat of tent finish to water proof them. She said they turned out really well and they were still very comfortable to sit on. Just a thought if you can't locate some fabric.

MeMo