Uses for upholstery fabric samples

UPDATE: I now have a pattern for a zippered version of this wallet (including all pattern pieces) in my Etsy shop. Youn can find it HERE. About nine months ago I acquired seven upholstery fabric swatch books. My friend Melissa P went to buy a daybed from someone on Craig's List, and the woman packed the bed into Melissa's mini-van using the fabric swatch books to keep it in place. Melissa immediately called me and asked if I had a use for them. I said yes, not knowing what, but then I never…

This is a guide about crafts using fabric samples. Fabric samples, especially upholstery and drapery, are excellent for use in crafting.

A couple of weeks ago I received a phone call from the woman who owns the drafting shop where I get my pattern sheets printed. We’ve gotten to know each other over the years. She said that he…

On Sunday I went to the latest Our Social Fabric sale and I overheard this woman saying she likes the upholstery fabric samples but wouldn...

I was given a bag of upholstery samples that would have otherwise been thrown out, and I immediately thought that the fabric would be perfec...

Custom upholstery manufacturers typically provide dealers with fabric samples to show...

A couple of weeks ago I received a phone call from the woman who owns the drafting shop where I get my pattern sheets printed. We’ve gotten to know each other over the years. She said that he…

Want a purse that will look good, last for years and cost you hardly anything to make? Upholstery fabric totes are simple to sew, tough and pretty--and best of all, you can use upholstery remnants from fabric stores, which cost pennies on the dollar.

Use fabric samples and swatches to make unique and colourful DIY necklace pendants! Step by step tutorial. An easy DIY gift from scrap fabric or swatches.