Velvet Fabric

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Explore our complete collection of velvet fabrics for dressmaking, furnishing and upholstery at Fabrics Galore London. Whether you're making an Autumn/Winter dress in soft stretch velvet or choosing a heavier weight velvet for upholstery, we have a variety of options to suit every sewing project. Our collection includes luxurious plain velvets and cotton velveteen as well as easy care alternatives like chenille. Uses of Velvet Fabric Velvet is incredibly versatile as it is used in dressmaking, soft furnishing, and upholstery. It can be used for the following: Dressmaking: trousers, jackets and dresses Furnishing: curtains, cushions and upholstery Velvet's smooth, soft texture and durability makes it an ever popular fabric for both dressmaking and furnishing projects. Types of Velvet We Stock Cotton Velveteen for Dressmaking - soft and luxurious Furnishing velvet in 100% polyester - heavyweight and hard-wearing Chenille - a textured velvet-like material for upholstery, cushions and curtains Animal Print Velvet - leopard and cow-hide velvets for use in furnishing or for jackets How to Choose the Right Velvet Fabric? You should first consider whether the velvet is to be used for dressmaking or home furnishing projects like upholstery, curtains or cushions. A lighter weight cotton velveteen works well for a dress or trousers, while a heavier weight furnishing velvet is great for jackets and coats. Always use a heavyweight velvet for use in furnishings and choose a polyester velvet for durability and ease of cleaning. How to Store Velvet Storing Velvet Fabrics Before Sewing Folding velvet is best avoided as the delicate pile can crease easily damaging the luxurious pile. This is why our online collection also includes digital print velvets in the home furnishing collection and stretch velvets for dressmaking - types of velvet fabric that are easier to store and handle. If you have not yet started sewing your purchased velvet, hang it gently in folds from a wooden coat ha