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Calculating Fabric for Upholstery

This is a super handy illustration and chart on how much fabric needed to reupholster. Thank you Honey and Fitz !

Upholstery Fabrics / La Costa Upholstery

Before making a final selection of fabric on your project consult with your Upholsterer. Many decisions on fabric are merely chosen based o...

How much fabric do you need for reupholstering?

I visited one of my favorite sites the other day called Little Green Notebook, and she had these AMAZING charts with how much fabric you need for upholstering c

10 Modern Sewing Patterns that Flatter Women

As much as I love a good shift dress, sometimes its nice to sew a more modern sewing pattern with a fit that flatters. A sewing pattern that will make you feel like a million bucks. So I looked around and found some that I think would do exactly that. Sewing patterns that flatter WOMEN. …

Did you know Arlington has a free tool sharing program?

Need a pressure washer? Or how about a lawn mower? For Arlington residents, a citywide tool sharing program can help. The city’s code compliance department...

Arlington Co. Financing Businesses to Become More Sustainable

Arlington County is the first jurisdiction in Virginia to offer an innovative financing deal to help businesses become more sustainable.

Part 1: Fabric Choice

A complete expert guide to buying a new suit, including the factors you should be considering and what makes a great suit. Part one covers fabric choice, from cloth type and weight to the right materials for specific times of the year. Having a suit made from quality cloth really can help how it wears and looks, so it's imperative you pick the right material for your specific needs.

Do You Know Cuddle Fabric?

Shannon Fabrics had a big presence in Road’s 2016 Marketplace. Featuring their signature “Cuddle” fabric collection, Shannon Fabrics showed guests why they have become a household name when it come…

Peru Gourmet gives Arlington something it may not even know it needed

Dining review: Soups, seafood and rotisserie chicken highlight the Peru Gourmet menu with a little something for everyone in north Arlington.

From Fabrics to Antiques

World of Interiors March issue features a line of fabrics from affluent designers such as Ralph Lauren, Robert Allen and William Yeoward. However it’s not the fabrics that caught our eye, but…

Choose Fabrics First When Decorating!

You may have heard the expression "the fabric of life." This refers to the human threads woven together from life's experience, which in turn define our personal style. Understanding this leads to designing environments that express and reflect who we areHow do you begin selecting fabrics to live with everyday? How do you know what you want to live with? What mood do you want to achieve? What energizes you and what gives you comfort? Answering these questions before selecting fabrics for…

Going Against the Grain with Bolt Fabrics

Do Arlington Like a Boss: Top 7 Ways to Increase your Awesome this Summer

Want to make your Arlington, TX vacation legendary? Live here and want to supersize your life as a resident? No worries, these seven tips will let you play harder, smarter AND more affordably.

The many uses of Sunbrella fabrics

One of the best performance fabrics on the market today, Sunbrella can stand up to the relentless beat of the sun and nature’s most unforgiving elements.

Wearable fabrics that react to your body

Ruff is a conceptual design project that features 3D-printed responsive wearable fabrics.

Editors' Picks: 96 Off-the-Wall Fabrics and Wallcoverings

From lush floral wallpaper and linen-polyester to gravure-printed vinyl wallcovering, here are 96 recent products that pack a punch when it comes to graphics. Sandra Jordan intr...