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   Ralphetta | Jun 07, 2010 12:53pm | #1

   home decor fabric vs. clothing fabric

   Personally, I don't make a distinction.  It makes no difference to me what department it comes from.  Many upholstery fabrics are more supple and  workable for clothing after being washed, so wash a few swatches and see what happens.  Some will not hold up well, but I've found that the majority do just fine.  Lucky you, to have lots of fabric to play with! 

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   SonyaFunk | Jun 07, 2010 01:32pm | #2

   home decor fabric vs. clothing fabric

   Great!  Now I've just added a lot more fabric to get creative with.  I know that not all of it would work on clothes but some will. Thanks for the reply......off to decide which one to use first.  I don't want to use anything that I have used in my own home.  I'd hate to match the window treatments!

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   starzoe | Jun 07, 2010 08:44pm | #3

   home decor fabrics vs. clothing fabric

   I once used a boucle curtain fabric for a smashing dress, went to a party and found myself sitting next to the hostess' living room curtains!  Big laugh, all 'round.

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   VKStitcher | Jun 09, 2010 05:28pm | #4

   Match the window treatments :-)

   A couple of years ago I found a remnant of upholstery fabric that I loved--beautiful jewel tones of navy, ruby, green, and gold.  Made a jacket from it and I like how it turned out.  But sometimes I wonder if people think I'm wearing the living room chair!  [it's probably because I know it's from the home dec section of the fabric store...]  I also made a tote bag that matches the guest room duvet cover--but I don't think any of our guests will ever notice!

   Lucky you to have a good supply of fabrics to play with.  I'm sure a couple of those pieces will 'speak' to you, and you'll sew something fabulous!