Tucked away in an obscure corner of many fabric stores are the utility fabrics. They may be near the decorating fabrics, or hidden behind the pillow stuffing and upholstery foam. Something about the area seems to say, “Great grandmothers only – the rest won’t have a clue!” Indeed, a couple of generations ago, many ladies made their own ironing board covers, hot pads, and clothespin bags. Much of that know-how has been lost.
Yet, many today are seeing a need to stretch family budgets. Many of these do-it-yourselfers could benefit from knowing how and when to use some of these little-understood fabrics. So, here are descriptions and some tips for using some common utility fabrics.
Utility is in the Eye of the Beholder
First, there is no perfectly agreed upon definition of utility fabrics. Some retailers include upholstery fabrics; others have an upholstery or “home dec” department and utility fabrics are elsewhere. “Utility” always means special purpose – not for apparel or quilting.
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