Where do you source fabric?
I'm working on a project that requires making a custom headboard and doing some reupholstery. Where do you all like to source your fabric from? I can get lost on Etsy for days. Do you have any favorite textile designers/vendors?
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I've always heard that the floor canvas cloth they use when painting rooms are an inexpensive way to cover something. You might be able to use fabric paint to jazz it up. The other thing I considered was a king size linen duvet cover, which could be dyed, sometimes I come across those while thrifting. You never know what you might find while thrifting, perhaps there is a large set of drapes that you could find and use.
Depending on how much you need, you might consider going to an upholstery shop to see if they have any large pieces of fabric left-over from a project that you could buy for a lesser price.
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Kravet is a great vendor because they have so many fabrics, and a lot of very well-priced options (relative to the industry standards). If you are not a trade professional you should be able to purchase via a secondary vendor - which I'm sure you can find with a google search - but without an account you can still peruse their website to find something you can then search for, they have a ton of options. Good luck and have fun!
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Oh my gosh could you please share to name and source of the gorgeous gold and cream wallpaper on the outer wall in hall and the pink color on the wall in he bedroom. Please. It is stunning.
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When it comes to fabric, I have to see it and touch it - that means it has to be sourced locally. JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby have a decent selection. We also have a locally-owned shop here that has bolts/rolls of upholstery and drapery fabric. I have looked to tablecloths, shower curtains, and ready-made curtains for fabric to re-use. I couldn't imagine ordering it online.
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Love this idea of using canvas cloth! It wouldn't work for this specific project, but I've used it for table linens before and it's such a fun and inexpensive way to customize fabric. Thanks for the tips!
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So many gems in here! Thank you so much!
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It's a stunning design, isn't it? The gold wallpaper is Nicholas Herbert, and I think the bedroom is also a pink textured wallpaper but I don't have a source. Color-wise it reminds me of Sulking Room Pink by Farrow & Ball 💖
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I love Folio Fabrics. You can order swatches for $1 each and they will credit that money towards future orders of yardage. I have been beyond impressed with the selection and quality of fabrics. I ordered fabric for chair cushions & to reupholster some barstools and i would recommend them 1000 times over!!!
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I agree that I need to feel the fabric for the project before buying. The stretch and weight really makes a difference with upholstery.
Unexpectedly, I’ve had luck at resale shops. A few by me have extra bolts of fabric and I’ve been known to use sheets and table cloths in good condition for different projects. If you’re ever looking to line curtains cheaply, try a white sheet from the resale shop! I’ve found them for $1 each for king sized sheets.1 -
This is the kind of testimonial I'm looking for — amazing!
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Definitely agree on trying before buying. Samples (or shopping irl) is key. There are a few resale shops in town near me where I've gotten lucky as well. I'll keep my eyes peeled, thanks 😊
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