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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Making your own fabric bunting is easier than you think—and way more fun than buying it! It's the perfect way to use up fabric scraps and add color and customization to any space or celebration. So grab your sewing kit and let's get to it.

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.