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Best Place to Buy Decorator Fabric (Price, Variety)
Asked by B.M. from Dallas
on July 24, 2007
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Hi,
I am looking for the best place(s) to buy fabric (to make drapes, cover cushions, etc), preferably near Far North Dallas/Plano. I tried Calico Corners and they w...
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- Cutting Corners on Midway, south of Spring Valley and Fabric Yard on Midway just north of Beltline.
- I like The Fabric Yard on Midway road in Addison. Great variety, and awesome prices. I just got my fabric for draperies there.
- Cutting corners also has some great deals. You can sign up online and they will let you know about sales from time to time. Good luck.
Re-upholstery
Asked by M.S. from Minneapolis
on November 6, 2011
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OK, this isn't exactly a parenting question but it is a home-making question! :) Can anyone recommend a good person to re-upholster dining room chairs? I was thinki...
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- If you find someone you are happy with could you please post an update? I need some new cushions for my glider rocker. I posted something like this a year or two ago...
- My MIL is supposed to be getting me the name/number of someone who does upholstery out of her home (in Eden Prairie I think). Once she gives it to me, I'll send you a...
- If you live near Mound my dear friend owns a store there called Mama's Happy. http://www.mamashappyonline.com/ They are an occassional sale but I know she mentioned o...
What Other Fabric Stores Are Around?
Asked by K.G. from Dallas
on July 11, 2008
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Hi all!
I am trying to get back into sewing and I want to make some new throw pillows for my den. I found some fabric at Jo-Ann in Arlington but did not like the s...
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- The store on Midway (north of 635) is called Cutting Corners. I think it is a little cheaper than Calico Corners.
- My absolute favorite is Cutting Corners on Hulen St. in Fort Worth. They are only open til 5pm. They have great fabrics and tons of great trim and rods.
- If you can drive into Dallas, there are two on Inwood Road, just south of 635: Calico Corners and Fabric Factory. Fabric Factory has a huge selection of fabrics, and C...
Need a Decorater Fabric Store with a Large Selection...
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on October 10, 2007
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I'm looking for lush fabric to redecorate my little girl's room. It is painted a bright Disney coral pink and I'm having trouble finding just the right fabric colors....
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- The Fabric Yard in Dallas I think off of Midway. They have an unbelievable selection of silk starting at $10.00 a yd. I have been everywhere and I always go back the...
- There is a store in downtown Dallas called Childress...they have a ton of fabric and a large selection of childrens fabric too
- Try Cutting Corners on Hulen St/I-20 across from the mall. They have great prices as well. HTH-Elaine
Need Inexpensive Fabric for Dining Room Chairs?
Asked by E.C. from Dallas
on June 7, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I would like to recover my 8 dining room chair seats this summer and am looking for the best place to find inexpensive, yet nice, fabric by the yard. I have...
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- Look in your yellow pages under upholstry fabrics. discount--wolesale etc. Calico Corners comes to mind as well as Cutting Corners and there used to be a place in Da...
- Childress Fabrics. There is one in Frisco. I don't know what the prices are. But they do have better selection of fabric for furniture than Hancock or JoAnns.
- I got an ENORMOUS deal on very high-quality upolstry fabric at Boca Bargoons in Plano. If you're not in a rush, get on their mailing list and watch for a sale off the...
Furniture Upholstery in East Dallas
Asked by C.R. from Dallas
on December 5, 2008
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Does anyone know a good, reliable furniture in the East Dallas (Lakewood/LakeHighlands/Deep Ellum) area?
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- I recently used Dwayne Henderson of Henderson Upholstery, ###-###-####. I think he's based out of McKinney, but he picked up and dropped off my chair & ottoman at my ...
- I don't know this personally but just last night at a party a friend told me about a place called "The Strip Joint" that she swears by. Don't know where they are but ...
- I love Weir's on Knox http://www.weirsfurniture.com/storelocations.html. You can always find good prices and great furniture there. I went across the street to Z Gale...
Drapery Repair
Asked by R.F. from Dallas
on April 19, 2011
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I recently took down floor-to-ceiling drapes to have them cleaned. Unfortunately the sun has ruined the backing and my dry cleaners won't clean the drapes for fear the...
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- Hmmm.. Two ideas: 1)Fabric Factory or Calico Corners on Inwood maybe could help you or point you in the right directions. They would probably be on the pricey si...
- A3 alterations in mckinney is amazing and usually up for any job! I worked for a designer boutique for 3 years, and we used her for everything! Now, I still use her ...
- Hi R., Diana's Designer Draperies may be able to help. Diana used to be our neighbor and does a great job. Let her know that K. sent you. ###-###-#### ____@___...
Is There a Fabric Store in Plano???
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on August 11, 2008
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I want to make some curtains, but where can I find the fabric?
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- If I were going to make curtains - I couldn't rest until I stopped by Fabric Yard on Midway. It's Far North Plano/Carrollton area. http://www.fabricyarddallas.com
- Hancock Fabrics (Parker & Custer I think) and Joanns (Plano Pkwy & Alma) have the best deals. They rotate their sales every 4 wks or so when you can get 40% off their...
- Boca Bargoons, 75 Central service road between Park and 15th Street. I think they are going out of business. The sign outside says up to 75% off. They have a huge s...
Where Can I Find Fabric for Making Custom Bedding???
Asked by K.G. from Dallas
on March 31, 2008
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My daughter will be turning three next month and we're ready to switch her room to a "big girl" room instead of a nursery. I have stuck in my head the bedding I would...
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- Joanne's does have great custom fabric and if you catch it at the right time it goes on for 50% off. The one with the best selection (imo) is at Preston & Forest. Cu...
- also try looking at the online stores, bc they often carry things online that they dont in the store
- Hi K., Javis Davis has great fabric and patterns! My best friend made her daughters bedding and curtains from fabric she bought here. www.javisdavis.com -Char
Need Help Decorating
Asked by M. from Chicago
on July 1, 2007
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I am trying to pick paint colors and window treaments for some of the rooms in my house (family room, master bedroom/bath). I am terrible at this kind of stuff. Does a...
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- I would start with the fabric for curtains or pillows for the family room by visiting Calico Corners or even Jo-Ann fabrics. The accessories can then tie in with the ...
- Hi M., I am a designer and certified in color consultation. I would love to assist you. My fees are extremely reasonable and I have numerous mamasource clients th...
- I do that through my business. I also have a designer I work with who is really talented. If you're interested, e-mail me. Also, Start with the fabric first, it's eas...
