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Swatch Policy--

We know that sometimes you need to see the exact color of a fabic, or feel it to know if it will work. Swatches are the fabric stores answer to that problem. Swatches are small pieces (normally around 1" x 2") that we can provide. On large prints, you will only get a portion of the total design, but when you combine that with the pictures and info on our website you should have a pretty complete picture. We can send you up to 5 swatches at no cost. If you are interested, use our handy swatch request form.


Far-Out Fabrics- Beautiful Sparkel Vinyls!


What is Sparkle Vinyl
This vinyl is the kind that you see in old diners or on vintage furniture. It looks like laminated glitter! It is an upholstery weight-- heavy and sturdy. We sell a lot of it to people that redoing the seat on their mopeds or motorcycles.

The sparkle vinyl is unbeleiveably difficult to photograph well. We spent lots of time trying to get it right, but it is not perfect. I will guarantee you that this stuff is beautiful but if you are trying to match something I highly encourage you to request swatches ahead of time using the request form.

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How wide is it, what does it cost?
This vinyl is 54" wide. It costs $20.98 per yard. If you order a yard you will get a piece that is 54" by 36".
Why do I need Sparkle Vinyl?
Because it looks too cool for words!
The sparkle vinyl fabrics are not returnable. If you are trying to decide between a couple of different fabrics, why not ask us for some swatches. We can send you up to five swatches at no cost. They are big enough to get a feel for the texture and a better idea of what color it is. Just use our Request Form .

Note: There is a 1/2yd minimum cut for each fabric. After that you can buy in 1/4yd increments. Orders under 1/2 yard will automatically be increased to the minimum.
1/4= .25
1/2= .5
3/4= .75

When you are all done, find the little "buy" button near the bottom of the page and press it. This will start the ordering process.

A note about colors!

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We have spent a lot of time choosing swatches that appear to be close to the actual color on our screen. The color YOU see is affected by 3 things--
  • your screen-- things like age, and color balance
  • your environment-- if you are sitting by a window, if you have natural light, if you are in a dungeon
  • your vision-- Color is a very subjective thing. It is influenced by things around it as well as your interpretation of it. 8% of males, and 1% of females (myself included) are at least partially color blind (many don't even know it). Use the color swatches as a guide. Remember we can send up to 5 swatches at no cost so you can see the real deal. Just use our handy Request Form .

  • We cut the fabric for each order. Cut fur or fabric is not returnable. If you have any questions about what you are ordering, please request a swatch using the swatch request form so you can verify that it is what you want before you order it.

    Gold-- a bright goldglitteryards
    Dark Gold-- dark brown base with gold sparklesglitteryards
    Dark Silver- silver glitter with dark base; almost pewterglitteryards
    Black- with silver and black glitterglitteryards
    Platinum Silver- a silver with white baseglitteryards
    Dark Redglitteryards
    Redglitteryards
    Burnt Orangeglitteryards
    Sky Blueglitteryards
    Royal Blueglitteryards
    Dark Lavenderglitteryards
    Grapeglitteryards
    Berryglitteryards
    Pinkglitteryards
    Hot Pinkglitteryards
    Yellow-Greenglitteryards
    Pistachioglitteryards
    Greenglitteryards

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    If you have a fabric or sewing question send us a message, and we'll try to help. For swatch requests, please use our Request Form.


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    This page last updated: July 17, 2010