Calico

If you are looking for high quality, designer fabric, expert upholstery services and truly exceptional service, this is where to go. You’ll pay for it, but to me it was totally worth it. I had them reupholster an early 19^th century sofa and 2 late 18^th century chairs into historically appropriate fabric. Their design help and upholstery did an amazing job!

i find sales people at this Calico rude and tasteless.
Sales people seem to be forced to work at this store in order to make money to survive. Sales people are rough and have ZERO taste as they have no clue on how to use expensive delicate fabrics.
Don’t go there. To shop for fabrics, this Calico store is a catastrophe… pure waste of time!

I’ve been searching for a year for the perfect velvets. I’ve tried auctions, warehouses, and other fabric stores. It is worth the extra money to patronize Calico.
They have samples. They understand the upholstery needs of vintage furnishings — and ask questions about use etc before making recommendations. Kim is a gem.
I came home with two samples that are going to work for both of my projects. Yay!

Robert was a great help. They didn’t have what I needed but I will go back for my next project.

I have worked with Pauletta at this Calico location on approximately 10 projects and they have all surpassed my expectations. The customer service, fabrics and end product have always been outstanding. I highly recommend this Calico store for window treatments, upholstered furniture, slipcovers and pillows.

I live in Old Town Alexandria – and, for years, this has been my go-​to place for quality window treatments. Good selection of high-​quality fabrics at reasonable prices. I buy when they have a sale, and am happy to wait a good long time – while I otherwise complete a room project.
I can’t go the whole 5 stars, because – a couple times – the shop mixed up measurements on sets of curtains. But they re-​did the work, of course – and the installed results were always stunning! Also, yes, occasionally some of the sales staff can be curt – but I rarely encounter that. Instead, I usually receive very competent and insightful assistance.
But most importantly, I have always been thrilled with the results – usually ending up with something even better than I envisioned, myself. If, during the first project, I might have choked on their price, they’ve since made me a believer in the powerful effect of quality window treatments to dress up a room. And this is where I get them.

They have a great selection. Customer service does not apply if you do not live in McLean, (too poor to afford them), do not come in with your decorator, and worse of all if you want info and tell them you will order from another Calico Corner (in my case, the one in florida where I am moving), the salesgirl just dropped me… turned her back to me and disappeared. They are unbelievably rude.

I’m on the hunt for fabrics. Specifically, something that Crate and Barrel carried 3 years ago — a red print with stylized/​abstract black and white cherry blossoms on it. It was glorious and of course, I didn’t buy it then — and now I want it.
And of course, Crate and Barrel doesn’t carrry it anymore… which means I am now tormenting every fabric store between here and Purgatory to track down something similar.
Enter — Calico Corners.
No, they didn’t have what I was looking for, but they did have some really lovely high-​end fabrics that might do, if I can’t find what I’m looking for. There is a great selection, everything is displayed by color (which does make things simple), and the sales staff, while not overtly friendly, was at least helpful.
My two only peeves is that 1) the prices are a smidge high. Not outrageously so — G Street’s prices are way higher — but when one is thinking about making curtains for 3 oversized windows, we’re talking about 12 yards of fabric… and at an average price of $ 30/yard…we’re talking «OMG, grab the defribulator because Fenny is about to have a heart attack!»…and 2) what you see is what they have. We actually found three fabrics that would be *perfect*…except they don’t come in any other colors. *weep*.
However, I will be back. The stuff is adorable, and I have my eye on a few fabrics for throw pillows (which will require less then ½ a yard of fabric… which will make my credit card a lot more happy with me).

I wandered in here on a whim the other day. I’ve been throwing about the idea of making some covers for my throw pillows, to add a little more of a zing to my sofa. But I had absolutely no idea what I was looking for. The sales ladies were very helpful and even ordered fabric samples to be sent to my house so I could take a look at the options against the sofa! I’m not sure if I’ll end up buying from here, since it’s soooooo expensive, but I’m greatly impressed by the choices and assistance!

Looking for a yard of vermillion pinstriped silk? Perhaps you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect shade of yellow tweed? If you’re in search of high end fabric, then check out Calico Corners. They have a great selection of beautiful fabric, tassels, trim, and other things like pillow inserts and books on interior design. You can also order furniture there and have it upholstered in almost any fabric from Calico Corners. It will cost you a pretty penny, but if you’re truly looking for quality and originality, then go for it! If you’re going to splurge on a sofa, make sure it’s eight-​way hand tied, which is the ultimate in quality. You won’t be dissapointed!