Bolts of fabric

Whether you watch The Real Housewives of New York City or not, you’ve probably heard of Manhattan’s fire-haired socialite Jill Zarin, whose family owns this expansive fabric warehouse, which opened in 1936.

His luxurious gowns and wedding dresses are a real-life fantasy.

all the colours of Kaffe Fassett

what's on your fabric bolt? Find out what all those numbers and words mean.

When you walk into a fabric store, you'll notice most fabric is wrapped around cardboard bolts that stand upright on shelves or racks. What you may not notice is that at the end each bolt is a label that provides important information about the fabric. If you want 100% cotton, read the label so you don't accidentally come home with a poly-cotton blend. But, there's a lot more good information on that little label. Today, I'm looking for a vintage style cotton fabric I can use to make a set…

If you have ever stepped into a fabric store, you know that fabric isn’t cheap. In fact, it can be quite expensive! Considering all the great ways to get clothes inexpensively (or even free), buying fabric and taking time to sew clothes for your family hardly seems like a frugal option. Unless you can get […]

Bolt Fabric Boutique is a collection of natural, sustainable, apparel and quilting fabric and sewing supplies, thoughtfully curated for home sewers.

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This beginner's guide to types of fabrics and materials with names and pictures will help you make informed fabric decisions when sewing.