Tricks for Cutting Decorator Fabric
Tricks for Cutting Decorator Fabric Drapery and upholstery fabric require a little finesse to cut. Cuts for these types of fabric must be made on the crosswise grain of the fabric in order for the finished project to hang correctly….
What is Railroaded Fabric?
As with all businesses and industries, there are many terms used in interior decorating that you may be unfamiliar with. One very common term you will see is “railroading”. But what, exactly, does it mean? Railroading refers to the way…
Fun Find—Gifts for Creative Older Kids
This is new feature for my posts. Every month I am going to feature some fun new products related to sewing. This month I am featuring Simplicity’s Project Runway Designer Kits. There are thirteen fabulous kits all based around the…
Home Decor: Stripe it rich with striped fabric
What comes to mind when you think of stripes? The stand out black and white of a referee’s shirt, the patriotic red and white found in our stars and stripes flag, a zebra? Stripes come in many different colors and…
Learning to Sew—Cutting slippery fabrics
Some fabrics, like silks and chiffons, are lovely to look at, but a pain to layout and cut evenly. Here are some tips to help you layout and tame those slippery fabrics. When you fold your fabric to lay it…
Home Decor Fabric: Canvas
Canvas is a thick and durable cotton fabric that has many uses when it comes to decorating. Many of you have lovely outdoor living areas that can benefit from curtains to protect you from the wind, light rain or just…
More Tulle for Weddings and other Special Occasions
Wedding cakes always look luscious, but using tulle on the table where you display the cake can make it look even more heavenly. Tulle bows on the tablecloth or around the flower arrangements look lovely. Simply setting the cake on…
Home Decor: Summer Quilts
We are all familiar with the cozy look and feel quilts provide during the fall and winter months. Nothing is better than curling up with a good book or a loved one under a warm quilt. Well that same feeling…
Using Tulle for Weddings
[/caption] Tulle is so versatile and heavenly-looking, it is little wonder that professional wedding planners are using it more and more in their decorating schemes. Tulle is simply great to decorate tables, chairs, church pews, and even the ceiling of…
What’s new at onlinefabricstore.net? Part 2
We feature many different fabrics from well-known manufacturers such as Robert Allen, Waverly, Amy Butler and P. Kaufmann just to name a few. Our latest arrivals are: Waverly Check out the cheerful Fly Away in buttercup, featuring dragonflies and red…