February 02, 2010

Modern Fabrics reclaimed textiles

Modern Fabrics is an online store selling designer fabrics rescued from the cutting room floors of high-end furniture factories. They scoop up gorgeous textiles from the likes of Knoll, Maharam, Architex and more—usually sold only to the trade—and then make them available to everyone at 50-75% off the list price. Some are still a hefty price tag for us commoners, but definitely better. And it's great to think that these could go live at your house instead of a landfill.

25 comments:

  1. I work with those fabrics every day so I can verify that the prices offered by Modern Fabrics are a very good deal!

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  2. such useful stuff this morning... thanks!

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  3. Seeing fabrics like this makes me wish I sewed. Or, that I want to sew.

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  4. I agree w/ Elizabeth - I double-checked pricing against Maharam's website. Modern Fabrics' pricing is great. I work w/ these fabrics every day as well.

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  5. Hey... be careful who you're calling a "commoner"!

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  6. It's Erin at YAYDIY.com
    This is a great, tip, thank you! We're looking for some fabric that may hang nicely on a canvas - as artwork on a wall - we'll definitely check these out to see if any fit the job!
    Thanks!
    Erin yaydiy.com

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  7. Wow, it's cheap!
    and I love the fabrics

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  8. These are beautiful prints! I will have to check them out for my projects. I usually work with vintage fabrics (see this post http://whereisthehombrellah.blogspot.com/2010/01/love-cats.html) but this definitely inspires me to add a modern twist.

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  9. Learned about Modern Fabrics yesterday on another blog and I am impressed. I sew for a decorator and she is gonna flip when she sees their prices!!!!!

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  10. So pretty!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. fabulous shop! the fabrics are gorgeous!

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  12. Thank you for the mention Jessica- let us know if we can help you with any new year projects!

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  13. Modern Fabrics is your online resource for high quality reclaimed textiles and leather, with hundreds of decorator and designer fabrics at 50-75% off list price.

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  14. This is awesome! Going to spend some money right now!

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  15. I think this may be the best link ever!!

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  16. oh wow, thanks for that link. I'm gonna have to resist ordering those stripes, I'm not sure if I can do it!

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  17. This is an amazing, lean, thank you! I am searching for some textile that may hang well on a canvas - as artwork on a wall - we'll absolutely check these out to check if any match the job!
    Thanks!

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  18. A shout out to Modern Fabrics - LOVE THEM. I am fortunate to live here in Charlotte where I can visit their shop anytime. Spread the word...they are great :)

    Jessica, I used your fabrics in both of my children's room for drapery and a chair. They turned out great -- thank you for the awesome designs!!

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  19. Thanks for the heads up on Modern Fabrics!!

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  20. For anyone in the Bay Area, there is a nonprofit group called FabMo that does the same thing (gathers up samples from designers that would otherwise be thrown away), but they give them away for free once a month!

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