What does railroaded fabric mean?
A common term used in home interior textiles is the term “railroaded” when referring to the intended orientation of a fabric. Designer fabrics are made in (usually) a 54″ width.
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5 tips when starting your interior design business
Read nowA Recap from an interview with Charlotte interior designer Cheryl Luckett.
Cheryl receives a ton of questions about how she got her first interior design client. Honestly, she started with what she had, which was her own home. So, between DIY projects and little changes to your own home here and there, to sharing them and posting them online or on a blog, this eventually generates interest in your style. Once you get enough interests in what you are doing, that generates into clients. Cheryl recommends beginning where you are and what you have.
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Showtime - International Textile Alliance - Revolution Fabrics 2019
Here at STI, as we approach ITMA Showtime in High Point, North Carolina, we are busy getting all of our cuts of fabrics prepared for showing. In addition to making cuts of fabrics to show our customers, we also create swatch books which contain a sample of each color for a particular pattern.Read now -
The Top Interior Designers in Charlotte, North Carolina 2019
Read nowInterior design is a curated art-form that manages to transform empty spaces into works of art today. Not just anyone is able to leverage the convergence of design, color coordination, craftsmanship, and construction layouts in their day-to-day operation, which is why quality interior designers are people to herald today.
Specifically, in Charlotte, North Carolina, we are going to look a few individuals that are really making a name for themselves with their bold, new-age, classic, and Americana interior design skills. Let’s get started:
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How much fabric to reupholster a chair
When designing fabrics, particularly Jacquard patterns for indoor and outdoor upholstery applications, several generic categories are often discussed. First, a base cloth is just that--the fabrics which are often found covering the bulk of the sofa frame, chair, or ottoman.Read now -
Furniture made in North Carolina
North Carolina is the “Furniture Capital of the World”. Thousands of people come to North Carolina each year to buy furniture. And it’s not just the retail buyers that attend the Furniture Market that is held twice a year in High Point, NC. People from all over come to North Carolina to purchase locally made, high quality, custom furniture for their homes.Read now -
How To Clean Sofa Fabric
Read nowCleaning a sofa fabric: Look before you clean! There are a few factors you need to keep in mind when determining how to clean a fabric sofa properly. ALWAYS REVIEW YOUR MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS: Check the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions before attempting...
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History of Textiles | Making Fabric in Kings Mountain
Read nowHistory of Textiles | Making Fabric in Kings Mountain Manufacturing Textiles in King Mountain, NC Kings Mountain and it's Textile Mills: The city of Kings Mountain located in Cleveland County, North Carolina is no stranger to history. During the struggle...
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Design Bloggers Conference
Read nowDesign Influencers Conference 2019 Revolution Performance Fabrics was a proud sponsor of the Design Influencers Conference held at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead in Atlanta. Designers came from all over the country to network and learn from top influencers and experts in...
