Decorating with fabric is a rewarding experience with a huge payoff! The following fabric tips will help you to keep creating while sticking to your budget. Fabric is a lifelong passion, and you can continuously redecorate on a budget if you stretch your imagination and your fabric.
Now you do not have to forgo this season’s great fabrics—just use smaller amounts of them in moderation! These fabric décor tips will save you money while keeping your space fresh!
Fabric tips for stretching your budget while getting the most punch include:
- If you cannot afford enough yards of your favorite expensive fabric, buy what you can and pair it with a less expensive coordinating fabric. This approach allows you to have your cake and eat it, too! You can use the pricier fabric to make stripes on a pillow rather than cover then entire thing, or a multitude of other methods. Using the main fabric as stripes, dots or other shapes is a great way to get more out of it for less.
- Get the most out of your more expensive fabrics. Make the fabrics you do opt to spend more on really count and stand out the most. Use it to make larger items that will be showcased in a room, like curtains, larger pillows or an ottoman.
- Make sure there are no competing items. If there are colors or items in the room that snag more attention, your beautiful fabric may blend into the background.
- Finally, do not throw away fabric! There are so many crafts that can be made with very little scrap fabric. Ideas include: fabric jewelry like covered beads (this one can use a different fabric for each little bead!), hair accessories, clothing patches for kids, drink coasters, fabric collages and so much more.
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