Inexpensive Ways To Make Posh Princess Gear

J&O Fabrics Disney Princess courtesy of The Walt Disney Company

I don’t think I have ever met a little girl who didn’t dream about being a princess. As a result, there is a high demand for cool princess gear online to help them live out their dreams. The items listed below, courtesy of poshtots.com, are some of the most decadent princess items that the internet has to offer to the little princesses of the world. While these are great to look at, they are not as easy to obtain; it isn’t cheap being royalty! I know I certainly couldn’t afford the items below for my little one, which is why I would look at them for inspiration! It’s free and it pushes the craftiest of us to create something just as beautiful for significantly less.

The Magical World Of Fabric

July 15th marks the end of a magical era. Since June 30, 1997, the world has been discovering the fantastical universe of Harry Potter as written by author J. K. Rowling. What better way to send off the series in style than to sport some gear from the movies? Here are some ideas for costumes that you can make at home to avoid the high cost of buying costumes from online.

This Hedwig costume could easily be put together with a few strips of fur fabric on top of an existing white hoodie.

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J&O Customer Poll: Top 10 Loved Fabrics

As a fabric lover who also works at a fabric store, I am privy to not only the latest and hottest top shelf fabrics as soon as they come off the truck, but a plethora of textiles that I may not normally have come in contact with along my journey. From popular new novelty cotton prints for 2011, to elegant mid-century Maharam decorator designs, if you were to ask me to list my favorite, it might just take a few days. But such a question shouldn’t go to waste , and so the crew at J&O Fabric Store decided to let our curiosity be fed as we posed this poll to our fabulous facebook fans. Afterall, knowing what our craft customers like most, gives us an idea of which fabrics we should purchase more of to keep our customers satisfied.With so many fabric-holics as fans of our J&O facebook page, it didn’t take any time at all for the feedback to start pouring in. From faux furs and brocades to Michael Miller and Amy Butler, the selection was as diverse as the people who voiced them.

J&O Top 10 Tips for Working With Faux Fur

jandofabrics, faux fur, fur, fake fur There was a time when you had to mount an expedition to the far off wilderness to find fur. With the J & O Fabric Store fur fabric collection you can cancel your trip and shop with us instead! Our garment weight furs can be used to make anything from elegant fur coats and shawls, to fun sweater collars and funky bags. Our fur upholstery can be used to make the fuzziest blankets, warmest bedspreads, and coolest throws. With just a yard or two, you can also make coordinating rugs for slippery bathroom floors or open living room spaces.  

A Week Before Christmas My True Love Gave to Me…

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A week before Christmas my true love gave to me…

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“… And a cart full of wonderful NFL, MLB & Novelty Fleece under the Christmas tree!!”

Wouldn’t it be great if our Christmas wish lists could be fulfilled everyday? Well at J&O Fabrics, it can! With fabric discounts, special offers and cool contests running on a regular, there’s always something on your wish list that we can fill with just a call or click of a button! From fun novelty cotton prints and warm polar fleeces in your favorite major league sport teams, to our top shelf decorative fabrics and beautiful upholsteries, we make it easy for Santa to fill his gift bag in just one stop.

PVC, Plexiglass & Electrically Charged Material…The Designs of Gareth Pugh

“Frivolity is important to creativity. I’m going to do for catsuits what Calvin Klein did for pants.”  – Gareth Pugh

It is a rare occasion that I come across  a designer who’s creations leave me awed in amazement and speechless with wonder as to how in the world they manifested their imagination in such a way. Today was one of those days.

Enter Gareth Pugh…

How to Make Your Own Blanket Wrap with Arms by J&O Fabric Store

With the winter winds slowly starting to blow in, the threat of high heating costs down the line, and a continuing recession still affecting more than half the nation, keeping warm during the cold winter nights while saving money in the process is the order of the day.