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Using Fabrics in Decorating
Soft chenille, luxurious silks and velvets, crisp linen or cotton, and interesting synthetic fabrics add color and wonderful feel to any room they adorn. Learn about types of fabrics, find tips on choosing the right kind of fabric for your project, and get instructions on calculating the amount of fabric you'll need for your job.
Ways to Use Expensive Fabric on a Budget
So you’ve found a fabric you absolutely love… but it is just too expensive to use everywhere in your room. What to do? Buy less of it and use every inch wisely. Here’s how.
Drapery and Curtian Fabric Estimator
Enter your rod size, pattern repeat measurement, fabric width, and panel length in inches, and press "Calculate" to get a yardage estimate. You'll get a drawing and details for 1x, 2x, and 3x fullness.
Convert Fabric Repeats Into Linear Yards
Use this online calculator to convert fabric repeats into linear yard measurements. Another feature converts inches into yards.