Frequently Asked Questions
Where are your fabrics from?
We source our fabrics from mills across Europe and Asia. Each listing will include the country of origin.
I need a large amount of fabric for a project. Can you fill a bulk order?
We can fill bulk orders on any of our fabrics unless they are on sale and being phased out of our product selection.
I’m an interior designer and shopping for a client. Do you offer trade discounts?
We commonly work with interior designers and stylists. Please contact us at hello [!at] maryclaret.com or by phone at 512-256-1459 to discuss.
How do I calculate how much fabric I need to order?
Our fabrics range from 39”-60” wide. You can find the fabric width on the individual product page on our website. Fabric is sold by the yard. One yard is 36” long or three feet. If you need a little help calculating a specific project like several curtains or a sofa please don’t hesitate to ask us and we’ll help crunch the numbers for you.
I want to order multiple yards as one piece. Say I order 10 yards, will it be cut in 10 pieces?
We always cut fabric as one continuous piece unless noted by the customer to cut it differently.
I’m having my purchase made into custom drapes. Can you ship fabric directly to the company making them?
Yes, we’re happy to send fabric wherever you would like. Just include “Attn: or CC:” in the second line of the shipping address so they receiver assigns it to your project.
Are your fabrics washed?
We offer a few washed fabrics which will say “washed” or ``stonewashed” in their product listing. These fabrics have been washed commercially and have been pre-shrunk. Commercial washing eliminates almost all shrinkage so “washed” and “stonewashed” fabrics have a lowered shrinkage to a maximum of 5%. These fabrics can be washed and should be cared for using the following care instructions:
Medium weight fabrics
Machine wash cold with with like colors.
Lay flat or hang dry.
Press if desired.
Upholstery weight fabric slip covers
Machine was cold.
Lay flat to dry.
While still slightly damp, put the slipcover back onto the sofa or chair.
Are your fabrics washable?
We carry fabrics made from natural materials (Linen and Cotton) so all of our fabrics are washable. What’s important to consider, is how you plan to care for the fabric over the course of its use. If a fabric is not classified as washed, it comes in an unwashed state and if you’d like it washed, you can wash it at home or at a local laundromat. Linen and cotton will shrink completely and soften if you wash them on hot before sewing your project. Some people like the look of washed fabrics and some people like the crisp look of unwashed fabrics. If you do not wash your fabric before sewing, you will need to dry clean the product for its usable life in order to prevent shrinkage. If you would like to have a washable product constructed from your fabric, pre-shrink the fabric prior to sewing. We recommend washing the fabric on hot then tumbling it dry to soften it up.
