A few solid sources for organic upholstery fabric are Rubie Green, where I picked up the Lakeview print to re-vamp my ottoman.
I also adore the fabric at Twenty2. Both shops have easy-to-order websites and are earth-friendly companies that use natural fibers and chemical-free dyes.
Etsy and thrift stores are great resources for vintage fabric. This way you can give an old piece a new look using an earth-friendly method.
One of my favorite aspects of sewing is the planning stage. I love looking at a pattern and envisioning how it would look in a varitey of fabrics. Most of the time I can find material that will work for the project I have in mind. However, there are times I would love to make something in a fabric that doesn't seem to exist... that's when I wish I could design my own material. Thankfully, that dream may not be too far away - a new website, Spoonflower, will offically launch in May and has been...
We are very excited about our new show Decor it Yourself! In this episode, Meg shows us how-to DIY your curtains in response to some of the Threadheads' requests. Plus, a very helpful quick tip. Don't forget to show some love for the sode in the comments below!
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