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Looking to recover a couple chairs, what fabric am I looking for?
So I'm getting into DIY projects. I have my new staple gun and a couple flea market chairs. Wood body that I'm repainting, cushions that need new fabric. Now I'm searching for some fabric online. The first few aren't going to be that great but you get better. Got my paint booth set up as well.
So on amazon there are over 60,000 fabric results and it would be much faster if I could limit it by fabric. Ok I don't want jersey, lace, taffeta or vinyl but batik, batiste, broadcloth? calico, muslin?
Any idea just a basic tip like stay midweight vs heavy weight?
I don't want to buy expensive upholstery fabric until I at least get half decent at it.
lol it was the local tile stores and the local fabric stores that told me you should buy online for bright colors. they only wanna carry neutral boring stuff. Though I really could drive to Richmond or even DC if someone could recommend a large fabric store there.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
I have found people who work in fabric stores are the most knowledgeable and helpful in retail. They love what they do. Bring a chair with you to your local fabric shop. Tell the person that helps you, what you want to do and ask if anyone will show you how to get started. Bring your staple gun. They will probably show you how its done. Trust them. New batting, and fabric is a good idea.
Good luck.
- Anonymous6 years ago
He comprado muchas cosas en los sitios web y en busca de otra cosa he encontrado un sillón que me ha encantada y le he comprado enseguida, el sillón estaba exactamente como en las fotos y encaja perfectamente en mi salón, es confortable y un precio sin igual, seguramente voy a comprar otro.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
dont purchase on line go to fabric store such a small job they will have of cuts really cheep.any material my first go I used a light curtain fabric ended up lasting 15 years.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
http://furnituredistributors.wordpress.com/2010/05...
You might start by checking out above site. They have a lot of basic info on upholstery materials.
Source(s): wow some real arrogant answerers here. something wrong with directing question to a website w/ answers? - Linda RLv 71 decade ago
You need to look for 'upholstery' fabric because it is thicker and will last longer.