Home Decor Sewing & Design Guides

If you're looking for that finishing touch for your pillow or upholstery project, piping is the way to go. Whether you're looking to make your own piping or buy it pre-made, you may have come across the terms "piping", "lip cord" and "cording". Essentially, cording is wrapped in fabric and becomes piping. Lip cord is a similar pre-made finish that isn't wrapped. There are a few kinds piping and cording you may come across.

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There are so many drapery lining fabric choices, picking one can feel daunting. I'll break down the different options and features so you can pick the one that will work best for your window treatments.

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We divide décor fabric into two main categories: drapery fabric and upholstery fabric. But that doesn't mean drapery fabric can't be used for upholstery and vice versa. And of course there are a whole lot of other uses for these fabrics, even beyond décor. In this article, we'll explain the differences between drapery and upholstery fabric, what you can use them for, and what double rubs means.

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You may have wondered why 100% cotton décor fabric often says dry clean only or dry cleaning recommended. And if you do wash it…? We'll explain what may happen if you decide to machine wash your fabric. As long as you know the possible consequences, you can make your own decision. This article is specifically about 100% cotton home décor weight fabrics, but the same is often true for other natural fibers, like linen, or blends.

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