Burda Style For people who sew

I personally have not ever bought fabric except muslin…for some tshirts that I spray painted!
Anyways I was looking and i seen IKEA sells fabric! and other sewing material. I was not aware!
so i guess my question would be how is there fabric and does anyone have any opinions on there fabric?

May 29, 2010, 01.51 AM by meli531

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  Jun 6, 2010, 10.57 AMby katexxxxxx

  I bought a whole bolt of their light weight unbleached calico (muslin) for toiles. Very good bargain. I also have some of their printed linen in a Jacobean print (last year’s pattern) that I am going to make a caraco jacket from for an 18th C project. I washed the linen and it has turned out beautifully. Their fabrics seem to be a nice quality for the price.

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    Jun 12, 2010, 01.55 AMby meli531

    o man thanx soo much for the info! i will look for the EU branding on the thread. =)

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  Jun 11, 2010, 08.55 AMby thecuriouskiwi

  Ikea fabric is great! I love to use the heavy funky printed fabrics for skirts, it has a great shape and also it is perfect for making cool bags and aprons :) It washes well too. I have some put aside to make a carry bag for my sewing machine…when I find some spare time ;)
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  Jun 11, 2010, 02.55 PMby elaray

  I used IKEA fabric to make tote bags. The colors and designs are fabulous.

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    Apr 23, 2011, 08.07 AMby shelley .

    Yeah, their fabric is great for bags.

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  Jun 11, 2010, 10.01 PMby seemane

  However… the IKEA thread is terrible! Breakages when used in your sewing machine – or even just hand sewing :(

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    Jun 11, 2010, 10.48 PMby katexxxxxx

    That depends where it is made! I have some made in the EU which is excellent, and some made in China (I think), which is awful. Look for the EU made stuff.

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  Jun 12, 2010, 01.57 AMby meli531

  Thanks everyone for replying to my comment i didnt think anyone would! lol but i do have to say that i am excited to buy and make stuff with this fabric!! i planned on using it for totes and maybe a skirt =) so if anyone has any suggestions or comments all is welcome! =)
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  Jun 12, 2010, 01.43 PMby katexxxxxx

  Oh, I also dyed a chunk of the calico a lovely terracotta colour… That too came out beautifully. Dylon machine dye for that one…
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  Apr 22, 2011, 08.41 AMby shelley .

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    Apr 22, 2011, 09.29 AMby katexxxxxx

    My 18th C Ikea frock:

    http://assets.burdastyle.com/project_images/assets/000/168/292/P1060299_large.jpg?1295550650

    And the caraco:

    http://assets.burdastyle.com/project_images/assets/000/177/222/P1020942_large.jpg?1298765604

    More pix of both in my Studio here on Burdastyle, and on my web site: http://www.jollydicey.co.uk/Home

    I have made several other garments from their fabrics. Works fine.

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  Apr 23, 2011, 07.28 AMby shelley .

  Ikea fabric is really good for bags. You should try it for cloth.

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    Apr 23, 2011, 07.44 AMby katexxxxxx

    Their linen softens up beautifully when washed, as does their calico/muslin, and you can see from my projects that they both dye beautifully.

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    Apr 23, 2011, 08.06 AMby shelley .

    Okay.

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  Jul 26, 2011, 09.05 PMby flowergirl22

  well there are some differend type of designs Ikea bring out due to the nordic influence,,, I love their style,, even though it looks a little cold,,

  but the fabric itsself sew really well.
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  Jan 10, 2012, 11.28 AMby squarebob

  know this is an old post but thanks as i was going to ask the same thing i ho i ho its off to ikea i go x