Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
Monday, January 27, 2014
Fabric for the Guest Room and Tips for Ordering Fabric Online
The fabric arrived yesterday so I can get started on the guest room!
We are building a headboard and the 54" fabric width is tricky with the way I want the pattern to run (solid fabrics are more diy friendly!) I think I have found a solution without it looking pieced together ...
Whenever I open fabrics that Ive ordered online I hold my breath - hoping that they look like the photo ... luckily all of these did!
but that hasnt always been the case - I fell in love with a richloom print, waited for it to get off of back order and when it arrived it didnt look quite like the photo :(
The photo from the website (top photo) looks vibrant with rich colors while the photo that I took looks washed out - still pretty, but not what I wanted - so I thought I would share some tips on what have helped me order online ...
1. Google the fabric and check out images of scale and color: many fabrics have photos of pillows, chairs, etc. that have been taken in a variety of lighting - a great way to get a feel for what the fabric will look like
2. For photos that include a ruler: make sure to check the scale - sometimes photos can be deceiving - the pattern can look larger or smaller than it actually is
3. Take note of the material: Becoming familiar with fabric types gives you a better idea of the weight and texture of the fabric. i.e. duck cotton will have a tight stiffer weave and medium weight - while a cotton sateen will be a finer weave, lighter weight, and smoother touch
Finally when possible, I would recommend ordering from fabric.com - they offer free shipping for orders over $35, great prices, and FREE RETURN shipping!
Stay tuned to see my solution for 54" fabric for a wider headboard (fingers crossed it works!)
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Whenever I open fabrics that Ive ordered online I hold my breath - hoping that they look like the photo ... luckily all of these did!
but that hasnt always been the case - I fell in love with a richloom print, waited for it to get off of back order and when it arrived it didnt look quite like the photo :(
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The photo from the website (top photo) looks vibrant with rich colors while the photo that I took looks washed out - still pretty, but not what I wanted - so I thought I would share some tips on what have helped me order online ...
1. Google the fabric and check out images of scale and color: many fabrics have photos of pillows, chairs, etc. that have been taken in a variety of lighting - a great way to get a feel for what the fabric will look like
2. For photos that include a ruler: make sure to check the scale - sometimes photos can be deceiving - the pattern can look larger or smaller than it actually is
3. Take note of the material: Becoming familiar with fabric types gives you a better idea of the weight and texture of the fabric. i.e. duck cotton will have a tight stiffer weave and medium weight - while a cotton sateen will be a finer weave, lighter weight, and smoother touch
Finally when possible, I would recommend ordering from fabric.com - they offer free shipping for orders over $35, great prices, and FREE RETURN shipping!
Stay tuned to see my solution for 54" fabric for a wider headboard (fingers crossed it works!)
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