Is there a reason that I can't think of...
...I can't use the BACK of a fabric?
I found a perfect off-white today for 2 1/2 inch strips and backing...$15.00 a metre! Then, I found the same colour on another fabric that had a tiny white pattern on it, but when you turn it over, you can barely see the white pattern at all...on clearance for $5.00 a metre.
I bought the $5.00 fabric so I'm really hoping there's no reason I can't use the "wrong" side!
Watson