Wednesday, November 9, 2011

HOW TO GET WHAT YOU WANT FROM YOUR WORKROOM


When it comes to having something custom made, communication is key! At Hexafoo we make all kinds of custom home draperies, upholstered items, etc. We thought we’d pass along a few pointers to help you make your custom project a success.

Here are Five Tips for Communicating with Your Workroom:

1. Collect images of what you’re striving for.

2. Make sure you have the correct measurements. Even better yet, let your workroom do the measuring for you.

3. Make sure you understand your fabric’s end use. i.e. bedding or drapery? Is your fabric durable enough? How much fabric waste do you need to account for?

4. Give your workroom clear written instructions.

5. Think about the pattern repeats in your fabric. Pattern repeats are where one tile of the pattern ends and the next begins. Not all repeats are the same, for example this Schumacher pattern has a large (29 in.) repeat and a half drop.



Check out this link to learn more about pattern repeats. simplyfurnishings.com

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