What to Look for from an Online Fabric Store
Shopping for fabric on the Internet is much unique than going to your local fabric store. When shopping for fabric online you have to find a site that will provide you an alternative that is just as good, or better than your nearby shop. Here are some of the criteria that I check for when I buy fabric from an online shop.
1. A picture is worth a thousand words. That's why I only shop online from fabric stores that show the entire archetype on the fabric. A lot of fabric stores out there only show a 6" square sample of the fabric. That's not enough for me. A lot of fabric designers are taking advantage of the full width and length of the fabric. For example, look at Marimekko fabrics, they often will have only one to two repeats for 1 yard of fabric. It would be preposterous to see the true pattern of the fabric with just a 6" square. Try to find online fabric stores that have great pictures.
2. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but an acurate genus it helpful too. When shopping for fabric, I also try to find stores that have detailed descriptions about their products. This way I can get a feel for the color, dimensions, and material. This is very helpful for me if I have a definitive project and need to know the weight of the fabric so you'll know if it's going to work for my purposes.
3. Customer Service - Even though you're purchasing from an online fabric betray and you'll probably never meet the face-to-face, it's important to make sure they provide excellent customer overhaul. Here's a couple of things you should look for:
They should have a phone number readily displayed that will allow you to contact them.Better yet, it should be an 800#?
They should have an e-send address readily available and if you e-mail them, they should reply promptly to your questions.
Another method of customer service is to web talk via instant messenger. This has become popular in recent...
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