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MATERIAL GIRL
HOW TO SELECT FABRIC FOR YOUR HOME: Fabric selection can be fun and exciting, so here are a few tips for when you start to put together your décor.
I like to start a story board. Usually, I find something that inspires me like a painting that I love, or a piece of fabric.
From your inspiration you can draw out all the colours you like and make decisions on where you want to apply those choices: wall paint, cushions, drapery, and upholstery. You can choose to have colour everywhere, or just on accents. One is more serene and the other more eclectic. There is no right or wrong choice, as long as you love it. Typically, the walls and large upholstery pieces get solid fabric choices. Pillows, drapery, and chairs can use patterns. Along with these selections we think about whether the fabric should be smooth or textured, heavy or light. How will the fabric be used? Will it be used for drapery or romans which do not require heavy fabrics? Will it be used for a family sofa with lots of wear and tear? Maybe a little-used side chair that can be lightweight and fun? Fabrics have a grading system that tells us what kind of wear we can get out of it. Some fabrics have fabric guard built in. This should be used on highly used items like sofas or favourite chairs. When selecting drapery and roman shade fabric it is important to select the right lining. We have made beautiful sheers that look light and airy but stop heat, cold and light. Our shop has what is called a fabric library. Rather than having just a few rolls of fabric that only a few customers may like, we have thousands of samples to choose from. You will feel like a kid in a candy store!
Material Girl Fabrics works with all customers, whether you are looking for fabric to sew yourself, or for custom furnishings made by highly skilled seamstresses. We specialize in one-of-a-kind projects, made with the individuality and style our customers expect from us. We love what we do! And you will love what we do!
Material Girl Fabrics 565 North River Rd
Charlottetown, 902-218-7128 www.materialgirlfabrics.ca
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