Home Decor Sewing & Design Guides

Linen fabric is a natural textile known for its exceptional breathability, durability, and timeless appeal. It is made from the fibers of the flax plant, renowned for its strength and versatility. Linen fabric finds diverse applications in the world of fashion and home decor. Linen's cool and absorbent properties make it ideal for warm-weather garments such as shirts, dresses, and trousers. Linen is also used for bedding, tablecloths, curtains, and upholstery, adding a touch of rustic elegance to any space.

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There are different types of drapery linings that serve different purposes like insulation, light reduction, water repellency, and more. There are many variations of these linings available. Water repellent and resistant drapery lining is designed to protect the face fabric from water stains caused by rain, moisture, and condensation. Blackout drapery lining is made by taking a base fabric and spraying it with acrylic foam, then spraying on a coat of black opaque membrane, then spraying a third layer coat of white. This is 3 pass, there is also 2 pass which skips the first coat.

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Ticking is a strong, functional fabric traditionally used to cover pillows and mattresses because its tight weave of 100% cotton or linen, does not allow feathers to penetrate it. Ticking often has a recognizable stripe, commonly navy on a cream background, or it can come in solid white or natural. True ticking is featherproof, but the term may also refer to a striped pattern that is used for décor purposes, like drapery, upholstery, slipcovers, tablecloths, and throw pillows. This decorative ticking comes in a variety of colors. 47″ ACA Blue Ticking is a durable tightly woven twill weave fabric that is typically used for mattress covers, quilt backings, pillows, and bedding to prevent feather spines from poking through.

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Bandana print fabric is a broadcloth with a bandana pattern printed on one side. I find bandana print fabric very easy to sew, easy to press, and easy to cut. I even made a bag out of it! Scroll down to learn more.

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