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Calculating Fabric for Upholstery

This is a super handy illustration and chart on how much fabric needed to reupholster. Thank you Honey and Fitz !

How to Press Quilt Seams

Get things right from the start with these tips for perfect pressing!

Easy Scrap fabric quilt block

Free tutorial for easy scrap quilt block using fabric strips. Ideas for using up fabric scraps.

10 of the Cutest Embroidery Ideas We've Ever Seen

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. …

Can I paint upholstery fabric with regular paint or ?

Image via FlickrWouldn't it be nice if you could paint upholstery to match or compliment the paint you just put on your walls? Well it just may be possibl

Where to buy discounted upholstery fabric?

Recently purchased an upholstered accent chair from a local furniture store. I want to make a slipcover for an ottoman to match the chair and while I can purchase the fabric from the furniture store for $58/yard I was wondering if there was an online source where I might purchase the fabric cheaper?...

Interior Designer Vs. Interior Decorator: What's The Difference?

Starting a new design project and want to bring in some help? Let us help you sort out the interior designer vs interior decorator dilemma once and for all.

Inexpensive, cat proof, upholstery fabric?

6 Ideas for Organizing Your Sewing Supplies

These great hacks make organizing sewing supplies easy, efficient and even pretty!

Interior Decorator Versus Designer: What’s the Difference?

Many people use the terms interior decorator and interior designer interchangeably. What’s the difference, and who do you need for your job?

The Difference Between Interior Designer vs Interior Decorator?

interior designer vs interior decorator is a common misconception. We shed light on the misconception so the difference is clear.

Vinyl Auto Upholstery Fabric: What You Need to Know

Auto vinyl upholstery like our Arctic line is a tough seating vinyl that is meant for cold weather. This is what makes vinyl such a great fabric to use: it can withstand the cold, heat, and basically weather that would make other textiles crack<br>In fact, auto vinyl is meant to be durable and easy to clean. Vinyl can also be combined with other textiles like polyester to create an even stronger fabric. In cars, vinyl is great for upholstery, especially in restoration…

8 Room Design Tricks You'll Never Get from Interior Decorators for Free

Interior decorators help owners create beautiful spaces in the house. But these easy-to-do tricks may just be what you actually need, instead of spending for their services.

New Interior Decorators To Know

Want to freshen up your social feed? Explore the up-and-coming interior designers we've got on our radar, from Natalie Myers of Veneer Designs to Sasha Burchuk of New Age Design Studio. You'll want to know these names before everyone else does!

what is the difference between interior design and interior decorator??

When Should You Hire an Interior Decorator?

Interior decoration is an essential aspect of home improvement. It amplifies home value, whether the home is for sale or residence.

What do Interior Designers/Interior Decorator and a Frame Shop Have in Common?

Interior designers make interior spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting decorative items, such as colors, lighting, and materials. They read b…

8 Tricks Interior Decorators Won't Tell You

Learn interior decorators' foolproof design formulas to make your living spaces a little more beautiful.

Should You Hire An Interior Decorator For Your Kid's Dorm Room?

Perhaps. Or, you could just learn how to think like one.