I do admit to shopping at your store on occasion Ikea, and sorry to say, I'm a sucker for your mushroom crepe, plus your free tea and coffee offered during the week, in your oh-so-invitingly cheap cafe.
Also, don't get me started on your picture frames, I own 7 of them now.
You see, the problem is, I can't bring myself to buy new material, I just can't. There is such an abundant of fabric that can be sourced second-hand, I can't justify it.
Although recently, I've been drooling over some of your material, thinking of ways to recreate it into a fashion piece. It appears I'm not alone, Ikea, I've found many others, all over the world, that think the same way about your way-too-inviting material.
In the United States Carly made a beautiful dress using Ikea fabric and Vogue pattern V106:
:: As seen on Chic Steals ::
In Hobart, Tasmania, a cute pinafore created with Ikea fabric and sold on Etsy by designer 3 Red Buttons:
:: As seen on Pinterest ::
In Slovenia, Tejka made a stunning 20's inspired dress using Ikea's nautical themed fabric:
:: As seen on BurdaStyle ::
In Holland, Sacha's little girl's dress combines a t-shirt with Ikea fabric
:: As seen on maarnietvangrijs ::
In Singapore, 'The Tropical Sewist' made a fur collared Ikea fabric dress using a vintage pattern.
:: As seen on BurdaStyle ::
Do you see what is happening here Ikea? Did you know? You are creating a global dress sewing phenomenon, with worldwide stitchers incorporating your very own fabric design into their work. Congratulations Ikea, you're onto something good here.
Although, I don't know if you are going to like this Ikea, but did you know that some of your fabric is sold second-hand online? It may not be as cheap your fabric in store, but, there are pre-owned Ikea material options available ...
I've got my eye on this Skyscraper fabric, although it is not quite large enough for a dress:
:: As seen here ::
Readers, do you shop at Ikea? What do you think of Ikea fabric?  |
11 comments:
dashing off to Ikea!
I didn't even know Ikea sold fabric! But as you point out - it's so pretty!
Can't you buy Ikea this once and still source from thrifted goodies?
www.mancunianvintage.com
Helen - probably could buy some, just the once, very tempted!!
I sometimes use Ikea fabrics for clothing too, made some skirts for the girls last year for example. I also like using it to make bags. Lucky me, I recently found a large piece of Ikea fabric at the thriftstore ;-) Perhaps you should just give it a try for once....
I am also often tempted by the fabric but instead get my fabric fix by visiting the clearance section and nabbing duvets and tablecloths and occassionally bits of fabric. That way I feel a bit better as I don't know what they would do with them if they didn't sell, possibly recycle them, but at least I am saving that energy even if they are 'new'.
Alison
x
I have a gorgeous dress from ikea fabric that I bought at a handmade market. I love it!
Alison - good idea looking through Ikea's clearance section!
I feel like you Erica. They have really cool designs, but it still makes me feel a bit guilty.
Eddie's Room on Facebook come over for some crafty ideas and conversation.
Indeed, I may just knock myself up something with my offcuts from the sofa! These examples are great.
Sleekit x
Have not been to IKEA in years and years. But now you have me thinking about their fabrics!
http://iliska-dreams.blogspot.com.au/
Apologies for the shameless plug but Curtains Made Simple sells online all of IKEA's current fabric by the metre.
We only mark it up by 15% as we receive no trade discount ourselves and we ship to anywhere in Europe!
If you are looking for discontinued IKEA fabrics, we have a load or remnants that we are selling off at cost at our eBay store.
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