General Sewing & Fabric Guides

Making curtains or a backdrop? Here's a guide to the many fabric choices that would work well for your home or event décor project. If you are looking for a fabric with a design, our selection of home décor drapery fabric includes thousands of options in many colors and styles. They are specifically made for curtains, swags, and other window treatments, though drapery fabric can be used for many other projects! You can find our drapery fabric here.

Have a car restoration project coming up? Whether you have a vintage car or a truck that's seen better days, you'll need fabric and supplies to restore it to its former glory! We have a variety of automotive fabrics and supplies for restoring your car or truck. Use this guide to figure out what will work best for your project. We've got what you need to fix up the headlining, carpet, and trunk lining and reupholster the bucket or bench seating.

Weighted bags have many practical uses around the home and outdoors. Weather it be weighing down the bed of a truck or keeping a floating dock from drifting away, making your own weighted bag can be a cheap alternative to buying one in the store. There are many different types of bags that one can use, each uniquely suited for the project they are being used for. The Bulk Bag (FIBC) is a great option for someone looking for a seriously heavy weighted bag. This bag is rated to hold up to 2,750 pounds of weight.

Sewing pins are used to hold layers of fabric or other materials together so they don't slip while sewing. Pins are a necessity for sewers of all levels. Like many types of sewing supplies, there are a lot of kinds to choose from. The pieces of a pin are pretty simple. The "head" is the top, the "shaft" is the metal piece, and the "point" is the sharp end of the shaft.

Thread is one of the cornerstones of every sewing project. Choosing the right kind is important. Cotton thread, silk thread, polyester thread, elastic thread, how can there be so many kinds of thread? Here are a few things to consider when choosing thread for your project.

Open end, closed end, coil, vislon, #3, #5, what does it all mean? How are there this many options for zippers? When choosing the right zipper for your project there's a lot to consider, and there are some terms you may want to familiarize yourself with before making a decision.

Technology is amazing. Goods and services can be delivered to our doorstep with the click of a button, and we carry this power with us wherever we go in our pockets. Everything is online these days. This is a blessing in many ways, but it can also be tricky. People want to see and feel the products and experience them in person before making a decision.

While shopping for certain types of clothing or fabric, you've likely come across the term "denier" or seen a number like "30d" on the label. So what the heck does it mean? The term "Denier" originates from the Latin word "Denarius", which is an ancient Roman currency. Essentially, denier refers to the thickness of the individual fibers which make up the threads of a fabric. How does that affect the fabric?

These instructions will show you how to calculate how many yards you need for several different scenarios, whether your dimensions are larger or smaller than the width of your desired fabric. These calculations work for many projects, including pillows, cushions, fabric wallpaper, tablecloths, bedding, and headboards. Sofa & Chair Upholstery – See our upholstery charts for yardage estimates. Tablecloths – See Measuring Yardage for a Tablecloth for additional information specific to tablecloths.

Sheer fabrics are a popular choice for both fashion and home design. These light, breathable materials are perfect for warm-weather outfits, adding dimension to an ensemble, or serving as a key element in a bridal look. Additionally, sheer fabrics can be used in home décor, such as curtains, to create an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere in any space. It is a favorite among designers for prom dresses, wedding gowns, blouses, & veils.

Iron-On Vinyl gives you to ability to make any smooth fabric or paper water-resistant. Make your own laminated fabrics to create placemats, tote bags, seat covers, aprons and more. If you're looking to add vinyl laminate on your next DIY project here is how to get the best results. Shop Iron-On-Vinyl & Vinyl Laminates

Calling all sewists! Here's what you can do to help out with COVID-19 efforts. Deaconess has put together a fabric face mask video tutorial. While they are not as protective as N95 face masks, they are acceptable when N95 masks are not available, according to the CDC. Plus, they're reusable, unlike the paper surgical masks.

Some of you who work with Trigger fabric may be wondering why it's so hard to find anymore. Well, the mill that manufactured Trigger fabric went out of business and therefore Trigger is no longer available. However, 5 oz poly cotton poplin is very similar and you can use it for the same purposes as you would Trigger fabric. For those of you who aren't familiar with Trigger, it is a blend of polyester and combed cotton. It is typically used to make flags, crafts, and apparel.

Industrial FIBC bulk bags have always been a staple at landscaping and construction sites, but we have been noticing a trend in the growing cannabis industries: the use of bulk bags for the production, transportation, and storage of marijuana and hemp. These bags can haul and store raw materials like hemp biomass, plant clippings, unprocessed flowers, and soil. Here at OnlineFabricStore, we are making sure to meet the needs of grow operations both large and small by offering high quality and reliable bags at a low cost with no minimum orders. You can order as many or as few bags as you need. We also offer volume discounts, so the more bags you order, the more you save!