Online Fabric Tips

I know a lot of people are very timid about purchasing items online, I am too. But, when being so limited with selections (especially in Tennessee) I have to purchase many things online, fabric being crucial. Here are some of my tips when purchasing online.

• Always opt to purhcase the sample before ordering




• Check their return policy. Are returns allowed? Who pays shipping? Is there a restocking fee?




• Check the pattern repeat specifics, I have thought things repeated how I envisioned them until it arrived. It they don't state the repeat, do request it.




• Do they measure with a few extra inches? This is helpful in case you get a bad cut job or it has been unevenly cut.




• You may want to check the color on multiple screens, my work ad hoem computers can vary.




• Read the stores policy on shipping, some take weeks to even ship out to you.




• If they website or anything seems fishy, it could be. If they don't have a contact number or contact email, don't order.




• I prefer to use a creditcard with great buyer protection, this allows me to feel safer about my online purchases.
  

Feel free to post your online fabric shopping advice.

I know a lot of people are very timid about purchasing items online, I am too. But, when being so limited with selections (especially in Tennessee) I have to purchase many things online, fabric being crucial. Here are some of my tips when purchasing online.

• Always opt to purhcase the sample before ordering




• Check their return policy. Are returns allowed? Who pays shipping? Is there a restocking fee?




• Check the pattern repeat specifics, I have thought things repeated how I envisioned them until it arrived. It they don't state the repeat, do request it.




• Do they measure with a few extra inches? This is helpful in case you get a bad cut job or it has been unevenly cut.




• You may want to check the color on multiple screens, my work ad hoem computers can vary.




• Read the stores policy on shipping, some take weeks to even ship out to you.




• If they website or anything seems fishy, it could be. If they don't have a contact number or contact email, don't order.




• I prefer to use a creditcard with great buyer protection, this allows me to feel safer about my online purchases.
  

Feel free to post your online fabric shopping advice.