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Category Archives: Decor Fabric
St. Patrick’s Fabrics
Ah, the wearing of the green. Everyone likes to pretend to be Irish on St. Patrick’s day. These charming prints and solid greens can be used to make vests, shirts and more to brighten the big day.
Posted in Apparel Fabric, Decor Fabric, Fabric, Sewing
Tagged sewing for St. Patrick's Day, St. Patrick's Day fabrics
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Framed Quilt Art
I love quilt art and I know many of you also do. But did you know that quilt art doesn’t need to be restricted to wall hangings. Quilt wall hangings are generally relatively large and they are hung without frames; … Continue reading
Posted in Decor Fabric, Fabric, Interior Design, Sewing
Tagged art quilts, framed quilt art, quilt art, quilt art hangings, quilting, wall hangins
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Using the Appropriate Pattern Layout for Your Fabric
Many luxury and novelty fabrics require a with the nap layout. If you are new to sewing, you may be puzzled by the directions on commercial patterns which tell you to use a with-the-nape layout for certain fabrics. You may … Continue reading
Posted in Apparel Fabric, Decor Fabric, Fabric, Interior Design, Sewing
Tagged luxury fabrics, napped fabrics, novelty fabrics, pattern layout, with the nap layout
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Caring for Down Pillows
Did you know that with proper care down pillows can last for years longer than their synthetic cousins? To last a long time, down pillows should be washed a few times a year. Take the pillow from its cover or … Continue reading
Posted in Decor Fabric, Fabric, Interior Design, Sewing
Tagged caring for down pillows, down pillow care, washing down pillows
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Using Upholstery Batting
Upholstery foam makes great cushions, but used by itself it tends to give the finished cushion a very sharp, angular look and some upholstery fabric also tends to creep and wrinkle when used directly over foam. To prevent these problems, … Continue reading
Posted in Decor Fabric, Fabric, Interior Design, Sewing, Upholstery
Tagged upholstery batting, upholstery tips, using upholstery batting
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Basic Upholstery Tools–For Stapling
Upholstery fabric is frequently attached with staples. A heavy duty hand operated stapler from the local hardware or home improvement store is great if you will not be doing several pieces. If you plan to upholster many pieces or large … Continue reading
Basic Upholstery Tools–For Hammering Tacks
Upholstery fabric is often fastened to the piece with tacks, nails, or brads. The right hammer can help you do this job more effectively. A magnetic upholstery hammer has a narrow head to hammer tacks without smashing them. The opposite … Continue reading
Basic Upholstery Tools— For Replacing Webbing
Webbing is a common staple of older furniture construction. It was used as the base for many types of seating: dining room chairs, arm chairs, and sofas. Webbing must be stretched tight in order to remain in place for years … Continue reading
Decorative Nails Add Style to Your Upholstery Projects
As Diane reminded us yesterday, decorative nails continue to be a trend in furniture. Adding decorative nails to your upholstery project can give it style and sophistication. Nails are easy to put in place especially if you use an upholstery … Continue reading
Basic upholstery tools— For Removing Old Fabric
With the holidays just over it is difficult to start new household projects, but perhaps you’re considering re-covering some furniture as part of your renovations for the coming year. Re-covering furniture can range from simply re-covering a chair seat to … Continue reading