| Decorating with discount drapery fabric is easy and | | | | If you want to create a profession look but want |
| affordable. The rich looking fabrics are not just for | | | | some pizzazz to go along with it you can make fabric |
| drapes either. You can use many different patterns to | | | | choices that will make a novice appear to be |
| create slip covers, pillows, duvet covers, and more. | | | | professional. Tone on tone fabrics are those with |
| To Sew or Not to Sew | | | | textures, but the colour of the pattern is the same as |
| The best decorators hate to sew! They probably | | | | that of the background. These types of fabrics can be |
| know how, but they may not like it and have come up | | | | sewn without having to match patterns. |
| with creative ways to get around sewing, using | | | | Pillows & Throws & Runners, Oh My! |
| decorator fabrics at discount prices and other tools of | | | | The heavy and rich textures of discount drapery |
| the trade. | | | | fabric make it suitable for more than just drapes. Any |
| Folding fabric is one way to create a no-sew look that | | | | type of home dcor item that requires thick, stiff fabrics. |
| has a polished and finished appearance. Accordion | | | | Pillow cases can be made to fit over foam inserts. If |
| folds keep their shape and drape nicely. Feeding the | | | | you add a zipper you can then remove and launder or |
| ends of the fabric through sconces or rings on the wall | | | | dry clean the outside. Most drapery fabric is able to be |
| once it is folded this way will make a jabot with tails. If | | | | spot cleaned easily as well. |
| the centre is too droopy on a wider window it can be | | | | Table runners will hold up well when made of drapery |
| discretely tacked to the wall for support. | | | | fabric too. The fabric can be backed with a solid |
| Heat activated adhesives also work well in no-sew | | | | colour to give weight to the runner. The two can be |
| designs. These are a web-like fabric and come with or | | | | piped along the edges with decorative ropes or fringes. |
| without paper backing. When ironed, the glue is | | | | Tassels on the ends will finish off the designer look. |
| activated and holds the pieces of fabric together. You | | | | Lighter weight drapery fabric can be used to make |
| will want to check with the manufacturer to see if the | | | | duvet covers that are also washable. You can |
| brand you are using is washable some are not. | | | | completely change the look of a bedroom by simply |
| If you do sew the possibilities are endless. There are | | | | changing out the duvet cover. It is also easily |
| levels of window coverings using discount drapery for | | | | coordinated with window dressings and throw pillows |
| any degree of sewing expertise. If you are a beginner, | | | | in an affordable way when discount fabrics are |
| it is best to stick to either solid fabrics or those with | | | | purchased together. |
| smaller, repetitive patterns. Stripes and plaids are much | | | | Decorating does not have to break the bank. Home |
| more difficult to match when window coverings are | | | | improvement projects have that added quality touch |
| hanging. If they dont match up perfectly, it will show as | | | | when windows are dressed to the nines and |
| the work of an amateur. | | | | accessorized with coordinating fabrics. |