Brief Bouclé Basics
I sometimes forget when working with this favorite of mine that not everyone is familiar with this amazing fabric. So if you are in this category, or perhaps you have even bought some yardage but have not yet found the courage to cut into it, let me give you some guidance and I bet it will soon be your favorite fabric as well. What is it; The word Bouclé is derived from the French word to curl and is the name given to a fabric which is loosely woven using yarns (usually at least 5) with loops and curls and is a single color or combination of several shades. It has cotton or wool as its base and can include fancy yarns, lurex threads, trims, ribbons, sequins and cellophane. It has a wonderful texture with a varying amount of loft. It is versatile and can be used for your top, dress, jacket, skirt, pants and suit -a perfect pick for day or evening attire. Most often when I travel I include a Bouclé dress or jacket which has been folded up into a small bag and I can easily pull it out and put it on with no need to iron -wrinkle free! And I know I will always feel comfortable and elegant wearing a garment that has a luxurious feel. Techniques to Use: Shrinkage is not usually an issue but if you want to preshrink, lay towels over a large table, place the Bouclé on top, hover with the iron about 1” above the fabric using lots of steam, and leave (overnight) to cool and dry. Bouclé drapes beautifully but needs careful handling to avoid stretching when laying it out. It is best to use a cutting table that allows the whole fabric to be laid out and cut in a single layer. Use shears with a micro-serrated blade or a cutting blade and mat. Bouclé will ravel easily so use a wide (1-2”) seam allowance. Serging the edges can help. Consider quilting the Bouclé to the lining (my preference is silk charmeuse). This will keep the Bouclé from sagging but will require the side seams to be hand stitched. Use a #75 machine needle and a 3.25mm stitch length and make sure you have a balanced stitch. Always do a sample first. Use good quality thread. I suggest Mettler or Gutterman. And remember not all Bouclé is created equal! Quality varies and the price will reflect the quality! All my fabrics come from Mendel Goldberg Fabrics so that I am assured of the quality. By Helen Haughey -always happy to answer your questions
Swatches
Samples are available for most of the fabrics in the store. All samples included within a single sample purchase are fully refundable against a full fabric order within six months of the original sample order (should the fabric/s still be available)
When purchasing, just leave the sample order number in the comments section at check out for a full sample refund.
Some lace samples with a pattern eg - a Guipure fabric with a flower design will often only include a single flower due to fabric cost per yard.
Should you require a sample fabric that does not have the sample option within the website, please email or call the store for availability.
*Sample exceptions include fabric panels, fabric borders and some laces, we will email you within 24/48 hours should a fabric not be available*
Taxes
Our business is run from our physical store on the Lower East Side in New York City. For this reason we must collect an 8.75% sales tax for purchases shipped to an address in New York State, but for shipments outside New York state, your purchase is tax-free.
Shipping
Should you wish for your fabric to be expedited or shipped overnight, please email the store after placing your order, so that we can calculate any additional charges.
Every effort will be made to ship your purchase within 1-2 business days from receipt of your order Monday through Friday.
Customs, Duties, and Taxes
The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to customs brokerage fees, import duties, and taxes after the shipment reaches the destination country. Additional charges are the responsibility of the recipient because we have no control over these government-imposed charges and cannot determine what they may be. Customs policies vary greatly among countries. Please contact your local customs office for information.
To avoid a delay in receiving your order from customs, consider the following:
Provide us with a phone number where you can be reached by customs when your product arrives. This phone number will be listed on the commercial invoice so customs can reach you to clear your order.
Please do not refuse a shipment or ignore requests from carriers regarding duty and/or tax liability charges. Be aware that most carriers will hold a shipment for 5 days after arrival in your country before they return it to the sender.
We do not refund original shipping charges for goods that are refused for delivery at customs.
Reordering
Our fabrics are very unique and sourced from mills that are inaccessible to most other stores and suppliers. Because of the one-off nature of our products, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to reorder more of a fabric you have purchased in the future. Please do contact the store if you wish to enquire about the possibility of sourcing additional fabric, and we will do our best to help.
Canceling Orders
We cannot accept a cancellation of an order once the fabric has been cut. If you wish to cancel an order, please email mendelgoldbergonline@gmail (or call the store on (212) 925-9110) and state clearly in the subject line that you wish to cancel the order, quoting the order number you received in your email confirmation and we will quickly respond and let you know if we can accommodate your request.
Returns
Our fabrics are available in limited quantities, and such great care is taken by our staff in the store to verify, cut, pack and ship your purchase carefully, that we do not accept returns under any circumstances.
Color accuracy
The images on the website are captured as accurately as possible. All items will note the pantone color of the various fibers and colors used, and are measured under a neutral light source and verified with a physical pantone color book. If we feel the images and accompanying notes need to be clarified further, you will see additional information included with the product listing.
Availability
We make every effort to ensure that fabrics listed on the web site are available, but given the limited quantities of most, it is very occasionally possible that you will order an item that has just been sold in our store and is no longer available. In such circumstances we will notify you immediately and issue a complete refund as quickly as possible.
Sources
Mendel Goldberg's business is unique globally because of our relationships with the suppliers of couture fabrics to the fashion industry. Many fabrics will be recognizable from current runway collections from major designers, but with a limited number of exceptions, the fabric will not identify, nor are we permitted to advertise the designer for whom it was produced.
Fiber Content
Due to the nature of sources of our fabrics, it is not always possible for us to be specific regarding the fiber content of the material, but where we do have this information, it will be included in the detailed product description.