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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
Oilcloth




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What is oilcloth?
Today's oilcloth is a vinyl that is bonded and supported with a coven cotton mesh. The surface can be wiped clean. The fabric has been tested and passes the National Fire Protection Agency 701 classification for commercial and residential use.
Oilcloth is waterproof and stain resistant. Fading may occur under direct sunlight for extended periods of time since the oilcloth does not contain a UV inhibitor. The oilcloth is a 10.3oz weight vinyl.

How do I care for oilcloth?
You can wipe oilcloth clean using a warm, soapy sponge then dry it off with a soft cloth. Machine washing is not suggested. Store folded or rolled. Any creases from folding will smooth out over time-- faster in a warm environment. If you want to speed the process up you could use the steam setting on an iron with a pressing cloth between the iron and the oilcloth (DO NOT TOUCH THE IRON TO THE OILCLOTH).

What can I use oilcloth for? Here are just some ideas-- table covering, lunch bags, dog food mat, high-chair mat, book cover, beach bag, shelf liner, apron, wallet..... what ever you would like to be pretty and waterproof!

How wide is the oilcloth? What does it cost?
The oilcloth is 47" wide. It costs $7.50 per yard. Fabric is sold by the running yard. If you purchase one yard of oilcloth you will be sent a piece that is 36" by 47". Fabric is sold in 1/4 yard increments, with a 1/2 yard minimum per fabric. Orders under 1/2 yard will automatically be increased to the minimum.
If you need a lot of oilcloth you can buy it by the roll for $81.00. Each roll is 12 yards long. By buying the full roll you save 10%. In order to be eligible for this price, you must purchase 12 yards of one style, one color, one piece. Orders for full rolls may take up to two weeks to ship. To order by the roll use the second box.

What if I need a piece that is wider than 47"?
Oilcloth can be sewn using a size 16 sharp needle on your machine. If you are going to sew it by hand, I would nice heavy duty needle and a thimble. To strenghen your seams, you may want to seal them with a bead of silicone glue (available at most art supply or hardware stores). Silicone glue dries clear and flexible.

How do I hem oilcloth?
One of wonderful qualities of oilcloth is that the raw edges will not unravel or fray. If you are doing a tablecloth you can just cut a nice straight edge, or use pinking shears for a slightly decorative edge.

Can I sell stuff that I make out of oilcloth?
There is no lead in the oilcloth, but the levels of Phthalates are too high to comply with the new standards for items which are going to be sold and are intended to be used by children under 12 years old. So you can still make and sell bags and other things created with oilcloth but items like bibs and splat-mats cannot be sold.


If you have questions that remain unanswered, we are just an EMAIL away!

With more than 30 different patterns we have broken the prints up into different categories. You are looking at the flowers. Click on the picture below for the other categories.
flowers
graphic fruit

Note: Fabric is sold in 1/4 yard increments, with a 1/2 yard minimum cut. Orders under 1/2 yard will automatically be increased to the minimum.

1/4 yard = .251/2 yard = .53/4 yard= .75
So, if you want to order 1 1/2 yards enter 1.5

Enter the quantity of each print on this page that you would like to order into the appropriate box and then scroll to the bottom of the page and hit the "add to my cart" button and you will be on your way.


Kenya-- the repeat on this is about 19". The birds are about 7"

Gold yards OR 12 yard roll
Magenta yards OR 12 yard roll
black yards OR 12 yard roll
Lime yards OR 12 yard roll

Zoya

white yards OR 12 yard roll
Cobalt yards OR 12 yard roll
Kiwi yards OR 12 yard roll
Pink yards OR 12 yard roll

Optical Flower

Purple yards OR 12 yard roll
Blue yards OR 12 yard roll
Red yards OR 12 yard roll
Green yards OR 12 yard roll

Pompeii

Brownyards OR 12 yard roll
Cobalt Blue yards OR 12 yard roll
Redyards OR 12 yard roll

Butterflies and flowers

Pale Green yards OR 12 yard roll
White yards OR 12 yard roll
Peach yards OR 12 yard roll
Royal Blue yards OR 12 yard roll

Rosegall--

47" wide. $7.50 per yard OR $81.00 per roll of 12 yards

Seafoam with white windowpane yards OR 12 yard roll
Pink with white windowpane yards OR 12 yard roll
Sky blue with white windowpane yards OR 12 yard roll
white yards

Katia-- The "lace" ovals are about 11" by 8 1/2".

47" wide. $7.50 per yard OR $81.00 per roll of 12 yards

Creamsicle/Dark brown yards OR 12 yard roll
Light blue/red yards OR 12 yard roll
Red/gold yards OR 12 yard roll
Pistachio/avocado yards OR 12 yard roll

Paris-- each single flower is about 2 1/2"

47" wide. $7.50 per yard OR $81.00 per roll of 12 yards

Carnation pink/orange yards OR 12 yard roll
Blue/Raspberry yards OR 12 yard roll
Lilac/Pink yards OR 12 yard roll
Brown/orange yards OR 12 yard roll

Bloom-- each single flower is about 5"

47" wide. $7.50 per yard OR $81.00 per roll of 12 yards

Yellow yards OR 12 yard roll
Orange yards OR 12 yard roll
Green yards OR 12 yard roll
Light Blue yards OR 12 yard roll
Medium Blue yards OR 12 yard roll
Red yards OR 12 yard roll
Fuschia yards OR 12 yard roll
White yards OR 12 yard roll
Black yards OR 12 yard roll
Bloom Bonus Pack!

3/8 yard of each of the 9 colors for a total of 3 3/8 yards. Normally this assortment would cost you $25.32. But as a bonus pack, you get a 15% discount!

This pack is $21.52

I would like packs

Hibiscus- each single flower is about 6"

47" wide. $7.50 per yard OR $81.00 per roll of 12 yards

Pink yards OR 12 yard roll
Red yards OR 12 yard roll
orange yards OR 12 yard roll
Yellowyards OR 12 yard roll
Medium Blueyards OR 12 yard roll
Light Blueyards OR 12 yard roll
Purpleyards OR 12 yard roll
Tanyards OR 12 yard roll

Mums- each large flower cluser is 12"

Kiwiyards OR 12 yard roll
Redyards OR 12 yard roll
Blueyards OR 12 yard roll
Orangeyards OR 12 yard roll

Istanbul- the blue star flower cluster is 8"


47" wide. $7.50 per yard OR $81.00 per roll of 12 yards

istanbul
Blackyards OR 12 yard roll

San Miguel-

This is a Dia de Los Muertos print with flower and skeletons riding motorcycles

47" wide. $7.50 per yard OR $81.00 per roll of 12 yards

Turquoise Background/purple designyards OR 12 yard roll
Purple Background/lilac designyards OR 12 yard roll
Purple Background/black designyards OR 12 yard roll
Orange Background/black designyards
12 yard roll
Yellow Background/black designyards OR 12 yard roll
Yellow Background/purple designyards OR 12 yard roll

Sunflower-- the sunflower is 9"

47" wide. $7.50 per yard OR $81.00 per roll of 12 yards

white yards OR 12 yard roll

Dots and Daisies-- each hexagon is 5"

Red with blue centersyards OR 12 yard roll
Yellow with blue centersyards OR 12 yard roll

Poinsettia


What you are seeing is almost the entire width of oilcloth. The flowers are staggered but all close to the edge working their way into the center of the oilcloth.

White background
yards OR 12 yard roll
lime background
yards OR 12 yard roll


Didn't find what you were looking for? we have broken the prints up into different categories. You are looking at the flowers. Click on the picture below for the other categories.
flowers
graphic fruit

Remnants!

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Here is a way for you to get an assortment of smaller pieces-- at a discount! (everybody likes a deal, right?) This is a great option if you have projects that require little pieces.

Here's what you will get.

  • a total of 3 yards of oilcloth
  • A selection of various prints and colors. (sorry, no specific choices. This is a random selection of all of the oilcloth styles and prints that we carry)
  • The pieces will be between 1/8 yard and 1/2 yard.
  • Normally 3 yards of oilcloth would cost you $22.50. This special bunch will cost you $15.00.
  • I would like sets

    We cut the oilcloth as you order it (kind of like when you order a sandwich). Cut oilcloth, 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.

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    This page last updated on August 26, 2010