Cheap Fabric Information

Cheap fabric can be found in a variety of places; it can be cheap for a number of reasons. High quality fabrics that are on sale at a deep discount perform just as well as their regular-priced counterparts. Whatever your reason for seeking out cheap fabric, using inexpensive textiles can keep a decorating project within your budget.

Types

• Cheap fabric types include those that are on sale; those that are naturally inexpensive, like cheesecloth and burlap; and those that are made for a low-priced market. In general, good quality fabrics that are on sale, or natural fabrics with lower prices, have a better quality than those designed for the budget retailer.

Uses

• Use cheap fabrics to make curtains, tablecloths or home accessories. Covering a sofa takes over 10 yards of fabric, so a cheap fabric is a good option for slipcovering or reupholstering furniture. Some cheap fabrics can be used for quilting or clothing as well.

Warning

• Some fabrics are cheap for a reason. Cheap fabric should be unfolded and viewed in its entirety before purchase. Buy in person to be sure the fabric doesn't have any bad odors. If a fabric has evidence of smoke, mold, or mildew damage, it is not likely to be useful in any way.