How is The Fabricsmith rated?

The Fabricsmith is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does The Fabricsmith provide?

The Fabricsmith provides the following services: custom sewing for home interiors, blinds, window treatment hardware, shades roller & honeycomb, uphols

Where does The Fabricsmith provide services?

The Fabricsmith provides services in the following areas: Greenville, Spartanburg

The Fabricsmith

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About Us

The Fabricsmith, LLC is owned and operated by Karen Ballard, a resident of Greenville and Spartanburg since 1971. Karen's joy of sewing all started in the 6th grade home ec. class when she won the "Thread the sewing machine the fastest" competition. The Fabricsmith is a custom workroom for home interiors with work in the Upstate and Lowcountry of SC. From fine details in window treatments to comfortable bedding, shower curtains, and even upholstered walls. The Fabricsmith motto is "Think Outside the Box." The workroom team has over 40 years combined sewing experience. The personal service offered includes measuring and installation. In addition, all of your needs for pillow inserts, linings, embellishments, drapery hardware, blinds and woven, honeycomb or roller shades can be provided. Karen and the team work closely with designers or the individual to make the design dream come true. We look forward to hearing from you!

Awards

Work featured in Charleston Home & Design Magazine and Charleston Style & Design

32 Projects

Transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Other with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Business Details

Business Name

The Fabricsmith

Phone Number

(864) 621-0811

Website

www.thefabricsmith.com

Address

105 Southport Road
Spartanburg, SC 29306

License Number

042567882

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Services Provided

blinds

custom sewing for home interiors

shades roller & honeycomb

uphols

window treatment hardware

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Areas Served

Greenville

Spartanburg

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8 Reviews for The Fabricsmith

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I contacted Karen with a project to make a King duvet cover, window treatments and coordinating pillows and shams for our master bedroom and bath. I met with her at her workroom and she was extremely helpful in helping me pick out and coordinate fabric selections. She got to work on the project and did keep me posted on progress along the way. I was really excited for the "big day" when she and her partner came to install everything. All I did was walk in the room and it was all done! Suffice it to say that I was just thrilled at how beautiful everything turned out. The quality of the workmanship is absolutely top-notch and I wouldn't hesitate to call her again for my next project. Thanks so much, Karen, for all your hard work. We are so happy with how it all turned out!

September 10, 2017Last modified:September 3, 2023

Grace Frederick Design

Karen and her team are top notch! We use them for all of our fabric needs! Karen is ready for any project we through at her from custom boat bunkbeds to the most fabulous drapes we have ever seen! Karen is such a delight to work with with some serious talent!

August 8, 2017

Vicky Hayes

I enjoyed working with Karen. She gave me lots of ideas and options, is very knowledgeable about window treatments, and installed them on six windows beautifully.

August 6, 2017

Comment from The Fabricsmith:

Vicky, I'm glad you found me on Houzz and it was a pleasure working with you. Hope you get settled in you your new home and town and enjoy the south.

Angela Rucinski

Karen was a class act from the moment of our first phone conversation to my final installment. We were new to the area and I am a houzz.com fan so I found her there. Karen was able to rework the fabric that I originally had made for my home in Houston as well as make new cornice boards for my family room. Karen is a designer that really listens to the customer and her work is beyond perfection. We are so pleased with the results! Even my husband frequently comments on how good they look!

April 28, 2017

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Angela, It was a pleasure working with you and especially using the TX panel fabric combined with new fabric to make 6 panels for your living room. I love it when we can repurpose items.

Jane Carlson

Karen has been a delight to work with! So professional and everything she has made for me is just perfect. Looking forward to our next project!!!

January 22, 2017

Comment from The Fabricsmith:

Jane, Thank you for the review back in November. I'm so glad you have contacted me for romans shades and now for an upholstered headboard. It's always great working with you.

Meredith Dobson

Karen and her team recently made a bench seat cushion, window valances, and pillows for my kitchen. I could not be more pleased with the quality of her work. She was very professional and efficient and even came to my house to install everything. They are highly qualified for both small and large projects and I found her prices to be competitive. I would highly recommend them and look forward to using them in the future.

August 23, 2016

Brittany Bowser

The ladies of the Fabricsmith have been nothing short of amazing to work with. As a designer, I use them for anything and everything fabric related. No matter what kind of curve ball crazy design idea I come up with, Karen and her team make it happen! I have work with The Fabricsmith on countless projects over the past year and a half and have been 100% happy every single time.

June 16, 2015

judymullins

Karen created window treatments for my dining room, my husband's office, and my daughter's bedroom. She also recovered two window seats and made a myriad of throw pillows for my great room. She installed everything and helped me choose a variety of wonderful hardware. Karen delivers on timelines and is thoroughly knowledgeable. She is easy to work with...and no project overwhelms her. She thrives on challenges.

June 16, 2015

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Commented: burlap valancesThat can be done. You can call me to discuss options. Where are you located? Karen Ballard 864-621-0811

August 7, 2017

Commented: What color are the wallsSilver Blue by Banjamin Moore, but the client took the color to Lowes and used a Valspar paint. Don't know if that changes the hue of the paint since it isn't BM. Hope that helps.

October 20, 2015

Commented: Blue & Yellow bedroomThe blue and yellow stripe duvet is an older Tommy Hilfiger collection. The white coverlet and shams are a discontinued Peacock Alley. The panels are a 10 oz white cotton with blackout lining and in...

September 19, 2015

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