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 Studies show that infants and toddlers, though unable to verbally express their wants and needs yet, can communicate through the use of sign language with much success. Imagine wanting water and not being able to tell someone, or needing help putting on your shoes, but nobody can understand you. Sometimes crying is not enough. With sign language, not only is the distress on the caregiver and child alleviated, but the child is learning a second language that he or she can use the rest of their life. At J&O Fabrics, we carry a ton of fun and fanciful childrens prints, but none as uniquely cute and educational as this. Designed for both parents and children, this is a great fabric to learn and teach with. Check out J&O Fabrics full novelty fabric selection here!Check out J&O Fabrics selection of childrens novelty prints here!Check out J&O Fabrics selection of Dick & Jane fabric here!
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 Dear Netfah,I was interested in making a rain coat for my four year old girl, but was not sure what kind of material I should be purchasing. I would like it to be kind of see through like the rain capes from my own childhood. I saw some vinyl online, but it looked too heavy. Any suggestions?-Rain Rain Go Away, Ellicott City MDDear Rain Rain in Maryland,I used to have one with ducks on it when I was a little girl. I even had an umbrella to match. Now that I am an adult, I wish they made them for my size because they protected so well. The kind of material that is best suited for the style of rainwear you are looking to create is a lightweight clear plastic vinyl. It is the material most often seen and affiliated with table coverings and tote bags. Well, it is a great water protectant and wipes clean for easy care. Clear vinyl comes in varying thicknesses called gauges that range from 10-30. A 10 gauge vinyl is the thinnest and therefor lightest of the weights. Suitable for a range of uses, 10 gauge vinyl is good for cosmetic purses, storm windows, and some garments. The thicker 30 gauge vinyl is harder to sew through and is used primarily for seat covers and greenhouses.As always, it is best to get samples before ordering any yardage if you want to be sure the material you are purchasing is suited for the project at hand.Check out the selection of solid vinyl at J&O Fabrics here!
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 Madagascar, a plush and awe inspiring island located off the south east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, is home to not only the famous Lemur and Baobab Tree, but a uniquely diverse wild life as well. Home to over 250,000 species with 70% of them found only on the island, Madagascar. Referred to as the Red Island due to its large amount of red soil, and considered the forth largest island in the world, Madagascar celebrates its 49th year anniversary of colonial freedom from France on June 26th. In celebration of Madagascars Independence Day, J&O Fabrics offers a wonderfully colorful assortment of fabrics inspired by this beautiful land and many others of the south eastern region. Happy Independence Day Madagascar! Check out our selection of African prints here!Check out our selection of animal print novelty fabrics here!Check out our selection of floral novelty prints here!Posts by J&O Fabrics StoreLabels: african-fabric, free fabric, frugal, lemur, madagascar, madagascar-independence-day
 As a fashion designer and sometime seamstress, getting the perfect fit of my garments on my models during a photo shoot or fashion show is not always an easy thing. Many times I have to do a last minute nip-n-tuck adjustment to hem a pant leg, conceal underarm perspiration, or repair a snap closure in order to pull it off for the cameras and spectators. Time is of the essence and no matter how prepared I am, there is always something that comes up.
Over the years I have learned to control what I can, be flexible with what I cant, and have fun with it all. A few of the things that have made that a lot easier are Dritz Dungaree Buttons, Stitch Witchery Fusible Bonding, and Kleinerts Dress Shields. Because when the music begins and the cameras are ready, my models have to be too. Here are a few tips that have helped create just the right look without all the fuss.
Hemming a pant or skirt: Stitch Witchery makes a nice fusible bonding web just for such an occasion. A narrow strip of tape and a little bit of heated pressure can create just the right length on a bottom that is too long for him or her. Use it for sleeves, dresses,or anywhere you want to hike it up. Though intended for permanent application and therefore washable, Stitch Witchery fusible bonding web is a great item for both personal and professional usage. There is also a NON-permanent hemming tape for a reversible application called Insta-Hem that works well for temporary fabric manipulation.
Concealing Under Arm Perspiration  Nothing is more of a turnoff than a beautiful woman in an awesome red silk dress with sweat stains under her armpits. And nothing is as challenging as trying to keep models cool in their fashionable wears when they are posing under bright lights and flickering cameras during all day photo shoots. One quick and easy way I stumbled on to conceal any unwanted perspiration and add confidence in front of the camera and off is Kleinerts Dress Shields. Around since 1869 and available in an assorted pack of universally sized regular, crescent, jiffy and pin-in styles, these sanitized dress Shields offer hygienic freshness and the added reassurance I need and my models want. Whats even better is that just by washing them in a little detergent and some warm water, I can reuse them over and over. Saving time and money never felt so good. Repairing a damaged snap closure  We have all suffered the embarrassment and frustration that can come from a missing blouse button or pant snap. Aside from possibly revealing some very private parts, it can have us fishing for unsightly safety pins, prickly straight pins, or a favorite one from one of my more creative models, a clip on hair accessory. Luckily I caught wind of a simpler and more efficient application that not only works great, but does not require any sewing what so ever. Dritz Dungaree buttons look like the old school buttons on Levi brand jeans. They attach like a snap with tension, and are best suited as substitutes for snaps specifically. For buttons, Maggies No Sew Buttons is a thrifty and efficient way to handle those buttons hanging on their last thread, literally.
The best part about these tips is that you can find each of the mentioned aides and a whole lot more all in one spot, J&O Fabrics. Cause when you got a job to do and you want to do it right, J&O Fabrics is the place to go. From affordable furs and fabrics to trims and notions, J&O has it all. For a designer like me, it gets no better than that.
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Check out J&O Fabrics cool new assorted fabrics here! Posts by J&O Fabrics Store Labels: designer-tips, dritz-dungaree-buttons, fashion-designer, fashion-run-way, free fabric, kleinerts-dress-shields, model-tips, photo-shoot, stitch-witchery
 You asked and we listened! You wanted to know how much shipping would cost without the time consuming process of having to provide all of your shipping information..... Did it! You desperately needed to know when we would be getting your favorite out of stock fabrics back in without having to call every two weeks to check with our reps.... Got it! You couldn't wait to know how much stock of a particular upholstery material we had available.... Done! J&O Fabrics has updated our already user friendly website and is now live all because of you, our valued customers!!! To show our continued appreciation for your patronage, J&O Fabrics is rewarding all visitors to our new website with a 10% off discount coupon for your online shopping pleasure. Just key in the code below to receive your discount and use over and over again until it expires. Now that's reason alone to put us on your favorites list and keep checking your laptop or PC periodically for all the hot new designer print arrivals and thousands of yards of the fabric you already know and love. So take a moment or two out of your hectic day to do something that will make you smile with excitement, glow with delight, and crazy with joy. From nostalgic novelty prints and funky childrens' designs, to stunning dress fabrics and gorgeous upholstery material, there's something for everyone at J&O. You have nothing to loose and only free money and fabulous fabrics to gain when you shop online at http://www.janofabrics.com/. What are you waiting for? Start shopping today! Coupon code: blog1 Coupon Code: blog1Posts by J&O FabricLabels: conservative, coupon, Fabric, free fabric, free money, frugal, janofabrics
 In celebration of the emergence of our new website, J&O Fabrics is running a month long trivia contest. By answering the questions correctly on our quiz, contestants have the opportunity to win a $10.00 gift certificate to use on their next online purchase. Just email your responses to us via the 'comments' section following the quiz and if all your answers are right, you walk away with a little extra cash in your pocket just in time for spring shopping. Whether you're a novice in the fabric and textiles industry, or have a bit of experience under your belt, our trivia will stimulate your mind and test what you know. Stuck on the answers? No need to search too far. All the solutions are found right within the pages of our online web store at https://www.jandofabrics.com/index.htm So sit back, relax, and let the left side of your brain do the rest. Our winning gift certificates are limited to the first ten winners, so hurry up and get your responses in. There's a great piece of fabric waiting just for you here at J&O Fabrics. Good Luck! 1. From what animal do we get mohair?a. Nigora goat b. Angora goat  c. Pygora goat 2. Is broadcloth a knit or a woven fabric?a. knit b. woven 3. This fabric is the most popular material used on pool tables?a. felt b. velvet c. cotton 4. This is a fabric in which dyed yarns and white yarns form a checkered pattern on the fabric.a. plaid b. hounds tooth c. gingham 5. This fabric consists of a broken twill weave producing a zig-zag pattern resembling the varying diagonals of a fish's backbone.a. hounds tooth b. brocade c. jacquard 6. A dying technique tht is applied to fabric and is most associated with the Indonesian culture is calleda. tie dye b. batik c. sky dying 7. Name 3 benefits of black out fabric.8. This material is used between the outer fabric of a garment and its lining to reinforce and stiffen the outer fabric.a. interfacing  b. hemming tape c. piping 9. Name 3 benefits of organic fabrics over non-organic.10. This fabric is a classic eveningwear fabric that is distinquished by the metallic yarns with which it is woven. It is made of 60% nylon and 40% polyester. a. lame b. metallic African cotton c. organza 11. True or false, the larger the gauge number on clear vinyl, the thicker the .material.12. Name 3 major fabric companies.Email your responses to info@jandofabrics.com. After you've completed our trivia and sent in your responses, take a moment to go back and take a look at some of the great fabric we have to offer at your No. #1 fabric source, J&O. To check out our selection of fun novelty cotton click here! To check out our selection of beautiful dress fabric click here! To check out what's new fabric for spring check here!Posts by J&O Fabrics StoreLabels: conservative, Fabric, free fabric, free money, frugal, novelty cotton
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