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What You Need to Know Before You Reupholster

Thinking about reupholstering a worn-out piece of furniture? Take a look at these tips to make the process simple and easy.

This Chart Shows You How Much Fabric You Need to Reupholster Furniture

You can get unique, low cost furniture by reupholstering used pieces yourself. However, it can be a challenge to figure out how much fabric you need based on the type and shape of your item. These charts show you how much fabric you'll need for common chairs, sofas, and stools.

10 Modern Sewing Patterns that Flatter Women

As much as I love a good shift dress, sometimes its nice to sew a more modern sewing pattern with a fit that flatters. A sewing pattern that will make you feel like a million bucks. So I looked around and found some that I think would do exactly that. Sewing patterns that flatter WOMEN. …

How to Choose Fabric like a Pro

Fabric selections have a huge impact on a space, so when selecting fabrics for your home, there are many important questions and tips to keep in mind...

Do You Know Cuddle Fabric?

Shannon Fabrics had a big presence in Road’s 2016 Marketplace. Featuring their signature “Cuddle” fabric collection, Shannon Fabrics showed guests why they have become a household name when it come…

From Fabrics to Antiques

World of Interiors March issue features a line of fabrics from affluent designers such as Ralph Lauren, Robert Allen and William Yeoward. However it’s not the fabrics that caught our eye, but…

Choose Fabrics First When Decorating!

You may have heard the expression "the fabric of life." This refers to the human threads woven together from life's experience, which in turn define our personal style. Understanding this leads to designing environments that express and reflect who we areHow do you begin selecting fabrics to live with everyday? How do you know what you want to live with? What mood do you want to achieve? What energizes you and what gives you comfort? Answering these questions before selecting fabrics for…

Going Against the Grain with Bolt Fabrics

Upholstery Fabrics / La Costa Upholstery

Before making a final selection of fabric on your project consult with your Upholsterer. Many decisions on fabric are merely chosen based o...

The many uses of Sunbrella fabrics

One of the best performance fabrics on the market today, Sunbrella can stand up to the relentless beat of the sun and nature’s most unforgiving elements.

Wearable fabrics that react to your body

Ruff is a conceptual design project that features 3D-printed responsive wearable fabrics.

Editors' Picks: 96 Off-the-Wall Fabrics and Wallcoverings

From lush floral wallpaper and linen-polyester to gravure-printed vinyl wallcovering, here are 96 recent products that pack a punch when it comes to graphics. Sandra Jordan intr...

7 Of Your Favorite Fabrics, Ranked On Eco-Friendliness