Ever wonder what type of fabric works best for a specific application? Here's a handy chart.
Weight
|
Use
|
Thin,
lightweight sheer or semi-sheer fabrics
|
Bed
hangings
Canopies
Bed
curtains and draperies
Window
curtains
Sheer
curtains and draperies
Window
semi-sheer casement and contract draperies
Soft
top treatments
Thin
table covers
Slipcovers
Wall
draperies
|
Lightweight
fabrics
|
Casements
Curtains
Draperies
Custom
shades
Top
treatments
Custom
table linens
Lamp
shades
Supported
bedspreads
Decorative
table covers
Accessory
items and trimmings
|
Medium
weight fabrics
|
Draperies
Shades
Heavier
or stiffer top treatments
Bed
ensembles
Pillows
and accessories
Bath
linens
Slipcovers
Upholstery
Wall
and partition upholstery
|
Heavyweight
fabrics
|
Coverlets
Floor
cloths
Wall
upholstery
Wall
hangings and tapestries
Upholstery
Straight
drapery panels
Stiff,
flat valances
|
