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We’re currently booking Print & Make orders

We’re currently booking print & make projects for the rest of 2023. That’s anything that you want delivered before our annual Christmas break or in January 2024.

As we move into September things start to amp-up here at Digital Fabrics HQ, so our production time can be a little longer than usual. If you are planning to print custom textile products, now is a good time to start the process.

Print your own!

  • Event decor pieces for a product lunch, think cushions, wall hanging, backdrops, table linen.
  • Festive-season retail stock, stock-up and get ready for the last few months of trading of 2023.
  • Corporate gear and gifts that is not boring for your Christmas function or staff gifting.
  • Unique gifts for family and Friends, don’t wait to start planning and getting creative.

Check out our handy video for inspiration and ideas on what products you create with Digital Fabrics 👇

Christmas Orders Cut-off Times 2023

At Digital Fabrics, we’ll be wrapping up operations on Friday, December 15th, 2023, and will be back in action to serve you on Monday, January 15th, 2023.

CUT-OFF DATES FOR ORDERS REQUIRING DELIVERY BEFORE CHRISTMAS– Monday 20th November – Cut-off date for ‘Print & Make orders + delivery’ (depending on quantity). For WA, NT, FNQ, and any other remote destination, we recommend ordering earlier, as delivery times can be unpredictable this time of the year.
– Monday 11th December – Cut-off date for ‘Printing only orders + delivery’

CUT OFF DATES FOR ORDERS REQUIRING PICK-UP BEFORE CHRISTMAS– Monday 4th December – Cut-off date for ‘Print & Make orders pick-up’ (depending on quantity)– Monday 11th December – Cut-off date for ‘Printing only orders pick-up’– Wednesday 13th December – Cut-off date for ‘Express Printing only orders pick-up’

– Don’t worry you still can order after the cut-off dates, however, orders submitted after 12th December are more likely to be printed and dispatched in the New Year unless it’s an express order.– Any sample pack orders submitted after 14th December will be dispatched in the New Year after January 15th.– From the 4th of December all orders will be dispatched via Express Post.

Contact us to place an order!

We’re currently booking Print & Make orders

We’re currently booking print & make projects for the rest of 2023. That’s anything that you want delivered before our annual Christmas break or in January 2024.

As we move into September things start to amp-up here at Digital Fabrics HQ, so our production time can be a little longer than usual. If you are planning to print custom textile products, now is a good time to start the process.

Print your own!

  • Event decor pieces for a product lunch, think cushions, wall hanging, backdrops, table linen.
  • Festive-season retail stock, stock-up and get ready for the last few months of trading of 2023.
  • Corporate gear and gifts that is not boring for your Christmas function or staff gifting.
  • Unique gifts for family and Friends, don’t wait to start planning and getting creative.

Check out our handy video for inspiration and ideas on what products you create with Digital Fabrics 👇

Christmas Orders Cut-off Times 2023

At Digital Fabrics, we’ll be wrapping up operations on Friday, December 15th, 2023, and will be back in action to serve you on Monday, January 15th, 2023.

CUT-OFF DATES FOR ORDERS REQUIRING DELIVERY BEFORE CHRISTMAS– Monday 20th November – Cut-off date for ‘Print & Make orders + delivery’ (depending on quantity). For WA, NT, FNQ, and any other remote destination, we recommend ordering earlier, as delivery times can be unpredictable this time of the year.
– Monday 11th December – Cut-off date for ‘Printing only orders + delivery’

CUT OFF DATES FOR ORDERS REQUIRING PICK-UP BEFORE CHRISTMAS– Monday 4th December – Cut-off date for ‘Print & Make orders pick-up’ (depending on quantity)– Monday 11th December – Cut-off date for ‘Printing only orders pick-up’– Wednesday 13th December – Cut-off date for ‘Express Printing only orders pick-up’

– Don’t worry you still can order after the cut-off dates, however, orders submitted after 12th December are more likely to be printed and dispatched in the New Year unless it’s an express order.– Any sample pack orders submitted after 14th December will be dispatched in the New Year after January 15th.– From the 4th of December all orders will be dispatched via Express Post.

Contact us to place an order!

The Bestsellers of 2022

We wish you could see the collective happy dance we do when we get to complete a new order, help someone’s vision come to life, or execute some amazing idea for a creative. No matter what, we are so happy to do what we do, and we love that you love it too! In 2022 we saw so many incredible ideas come in, and fabrics go out. Here’s a roundup of the bestselling fabric types and products you loved in 2022.

Our bestselling fabrics of 2022:

 

Chiffon

Chiffon is stunning with its light-weight, sheer fabric with a white base and matte crepe surface. This delicate fabric is soft to touch, has a gorgeous drape and is extremely versatile. We recommend using chiffon for art displays, fashion accessories such as kaftans and scarves, or evening wear and bridal.

Cotton Poplin

It’s a first choice fabric for a variety of products, garments and homewares. Our Cotton Poplin is a high quality lightweight 100% cotton fabric which is both durable and versatile. This natural fabric has a smooth surface and plain weave, making it great for designs with intricate and fine details. It has a warm white base colour and a matte finish. The tight weave allows for good colour reproduction when printed.

It has a crispness to its drape and holds its shape very well, making it a staple fabric option for fashion garments such as shirts, dresses, skirts and kids clothing, especially for summer wear! The fabric is also a popular choice for pillowcases, napkins, displays, hankies and beeswax wraps.

Cotton Linen

A homeware essential, our beautiful cotton linen blend fabric has a great soft linen texture and naturally adds a touch of coastal luxury. The bright white colour of the fabric ensures vibrant colours in the printing process.

Our cotton linen is suitable for cushion covers, tea towels, table linen, wall hangings and creative signage, as well as tailored jackets, shoes and bags.

 

Our bestselling products of 2022:

In case you missed it, Digital Fabrics can cut, make and send your very own customised products and homewares. It’s such a joy providing standout elements for events, home, businesses and more. How can you get creative with our products?

Cushion Covers


Our most popular custom product of 2022, the essential accessory to any interior space. Used for comfort, for style and for expression in the home, in the office or at an event – you love our cushion covers!

For your custom cushion printing you are welcome to supply your unique image or use some of our designs, it’s your choice. Feel free to browse through our print collection and pick your favourite design.

 

Scarves

Custom scarf printed and made for Sancha Prowse Art

Let your personality shine through when wearing a custom scarf designed by you! Custom scarves are available in a variety of sizes and fabrics so that you can create the perfect scarf for your product line, an outfit or event. Our scarves are digitally printed, hand-cut and finished with a machine-sewn fine rolled hem.

@sweetart_by_jenni

Tea Towels

Custom printed and made tea towels

Whether you use them decoratively or practically, Custom tea towels are a fun and easy way to share your artwork! Custom tea towels are made with your choice of cotton drill or cotton linen. Using quality, absorbent and durable natural fabrics and are the perfect way to freshen up your kitchen, create a beautiful hand-made gift or brand your business.

Reach out to us to bring your vision to life, we’re excited to see what makes the bestseller list for 2023.

 

The Bestsellers of 2022

We wish you could see the collective happy dance we do when we get to complete a new order, help someone’s vision come to life, or execute some amazing idea for a creative. No matter what, we are so happy to do what we do, and we love that you love it too! In 2022 we saw so many incredible ideas come in, and fabrics go out. Here’s a roundup of the bestselling fabric types and products you loved in 2022.

Our bestselling fabrics of 2022:

 

Chiffon

Chiffon is stunning with its light-weight, sheer fabric with a white base and matte crepe surface. This delicate fabric is soft to touch, has a gorgeous drape and is extremely versatile. We recommend using chiffon for art displays, fashion accessories such as kaftans and scarves, or evening wear and bridal.

Cotton Poplin

It’s a first choice fabric for a variety of products, garments and homewares. Our Cotton Poplin is a high quality lightweight 100% cotton fabric which is both durable and versatile. This natural fabric has a smooth surface and plain weave, making it great for designs with intricate and fine details. It has a warm white base colour and a matte finish. The tight weave allows for good colour reproduction when printed.

It has a crispness to its drape and holds its shape very well, making it a staple fabric option for fashion garments such as shirts, dresses, skirts and kids clothing, especially for summer wear! The fabric is also a popular choice for pillowcases, napkins, displays, hankies and beeswax wraps.

Cotton Linen

A homeware essential, our beautiful cotton linen blend fabric has a great soft linen texture and naturally adds a touch of coastal luxury. The bright white colour of the fabric ensures vibrant colours in the printing process.

Our cotton linen is suitable for cushion covers, tea towels, table linen, wall hangings and creative signage, as well as tailored jackets, shoes and bags.

 

Our bestselling products of 2022:

In case you missed it, Digital Fabrics can cut, make and send your very own customised products and homewares. It’s such a joy providing standout elements for events, home, businesses and more. How can you get creative with our products?

Cushion Covers


Our most popular custom product of 2022, the essential accessory to any interior space. Used for comfort, for style and for expression in the home, in the office or at an event – you love our cushion covers!

For your custom cushion printing you are welcome to supply your unique image or use some of our designs, it’s your choice. Feel free to browse through our print collection and pick your favourite design.

 

Scarves

Custom scarf printed and made for Sancha Prowse Art

Let your personality shine through when wearing a custom scarf designed by you! Custom scarves are available in a variety of sizes and fabrics so that you can create the perfect scarf for your product line, an outfit or event. Our scarves are digitally printed, hand-cut and finished with a machine-sewn fine rolled hem.

@sweetart_by_jenni

Tea Towels

Custom printed and made tea towels

Whether you use them decoratively or practically, Custom tea towels are a fun and easy way to share your artwork! Custom tea towels are made with your choice of cotton drill or cotton linen. Using quality, absorbent and durable natural fabrics and are the perfect way to freshen up your kitchen, create a beautiful hand-made gift or brand your business.

Reach out to us to bring your vision to life, we’re excited to see what makes the bestseller list for 2023.

 

Let’s Talk about Romance

Let’s Talk about Romance!

It’s the season of romance after all, with Valentine’s day on the horizon, we know you’re itching to whip up a new outfit that will have you feeling spectacular.

Maybe you’ve met our romance fabric before; it’s a wonderfully soft lightweight fabric (100GSM) and made from 100% rayon fibres, (a fiber from regenerated cellulose, generally derived from wood pulp). You’ll love its smooth texture and fine satin weave; it’s a dream for fashion projects.

Rayon feels soft and smooth on the skin; it’s such a versatile fabric that can be made to mimic silk or cotton. It also has a bit of a natural sheen which is more noticeable in darker fabrics such as black and navy.

Rayon is also great for humid weather as it absorbs moisture, which keeps you dry, and is flowy and breathable – we truly need all the breeze that we can get with our hot Australian summers.

Keen to get romantic?
We’ve rounded up some inspiration for this dreamy, draping fabric that you can print on with your own art, photograph or graphic design. It’s ideal for dresses, blouses, scarves, summer tunics, sarongs, bandanas and pocket squares.

 

DIY: Zero-Waste Gathered Dress on Youtube or written instructions
Sara is a fabric shop owner and creator, with wonderful sew-along videos that feel so therapeutic! In this fabulous sew-along tutorial, Sara makes a zero-waste dress that is wonderful to wear and wonderful for our planet.

 

DIY: Sew your own spring scarf by Accents by Claudia on Youtube
Small silk scarves are a beautiful way to add a pop of color to any outfit, whether they are worn as neck scarves, adorned on bags or hats, or to hold up ones’ hair. This DIY video shows you how to make a beautiful scarf with or without a sewing machine! Recommended to make with a cup of tea.


DIY Summer Wrap Skirt (No-Sewing!)
This tutorial shows you how to make two different types of wrap skirts that are perfect for warmer weather, especially in our Romance fabric. Browse our designs that suit your personality or for your next tropical holiday.

Don’t forget!
How to wash the Romance fabric
To care for digitally printed natural fabrics we recommend washing gently by hand in cold water with very gentle phosphate free detergent . Do not scrub or rub fabrics, as pigment becomes fragile when wet and this can cause premature fading. We also suggest a warm iron on the reverse side, line drying in the shade and not to soak, bleach or dry clean the fabric.

Can you put it in the dryer?
No, you should avoid putting rayon in the dryer and instead simply lay your garments out to air dry.

Will the Romance fabric shrink?
As a general rule, rayon tends to hold its shape pretty well but it will shrink if washed in warm water or put in the dryer so make sure that you follow the instructions above to keep your garments looking as good as new.
We can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with when using our Romance fabric!

 

Want to learn more about this beautiful fabric? Check out the link below to head on over to our blog post and read all about it!

‘New Romance Fabric Blog’

Add to Calendar: Creative events to inspire in 2023

Add to Calendar: Creative Events in 2023After a tough two years with event cancellations due to the pandemic, the Australian sustainable fashion and cultural scene is back with a new energy and the new year looks to be shaping up to be one of the biggest yet.

With events all over the country, we have sifted through the noise and named our key dates to mark in your calendar for 2023.

Finders Keepers

WIth markets held bi-annually in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Finders Keepers has quickly become a staple of the Australian sustainable fashion scene with over 1200 vendors participating. Their first event for the new year will be their Creative Business Summit in Melbourne, followed by the winter Sydney markets in June.

Melbourne Fashion Festival

Established almost thirty years ago, Melbourne Fashion Week encaptures the best and brightest of the Australian industry. With thousands of visitors to descend on the Victorian capital from 3-11 March, this one is a must for any fashion enthusiasts. Not only will the upcoming season’s style be on the display, but also the presentation of the National Design Award, the National Graduate Showcase and the Fashion Writing Tour.

AfterPay Fashion Week

Following the Victorian extravaganza is the AfterPay Australian Fashion Week, to be held at the famous Carriageworks complex in Sydney. You can expect a multitude of events and shows starting on Monday 9 May.

The Archibald Prize Tour

Established in 1921, the Archibald Prize is our nation’s most prestigious art award, with the tour being the perfect opportunity to check out some of Australia’s most talented artists. Run by the Art Gallery of NSW, this one is for our friends in the bush, with the tour kicking off on the Mornington Peninsula in September and finishing in Port Macquarie in August 2024.

Life Instyle

Held across Sydney and Melbourne, Life Instyle is more than just a marketplace, priding themselves on bringing together Australia’s most innovative creators and designers. Kicking off in the Harbour City on 18 February, followed by Melbourne on 3 August, this is a retail trade show like no other. A must for your calendar.

Horizon Festival (QLD)

Horizon Festival is Sunshine Coast’s leading contemporary multi-arts festival, presenting 10 days and nights of visual art, music, theatre, dance, words and ideas, film and creative workshops; inspired by the stories and beauty of the Sunshine Coast. From August 25th onwards, Horizon has lots of inspirational activations across the Sunshine Coast.

Seed Stitch Contemporary Textile Award

Presented by Australian Design Centre, Seed Stitch celebrates diverse textile practice. Seed Stitch was developed by the former Seed Stitch Collective (SSC) with the aim to showcase progressive textile art forms and support artists to get work out of their studios and into the public arena. Founded by Soraya Abidin in 2016, this exhibition was born out of her desire to create opportunities to exhibit alongside like-minded artists. Digital Fabrics was a proud sponsor of the award this year.

International Sourcing Expo

The International Sourcing Expo Australia connects Australian and New Zealand trade buyers with a broad range of manufacturers and suppliers from across the globe from November 21 – 23.

With a focus on apparel, accessories and textiles, the event provides an efficient way for international sourcing, learning and networking for industry professionals. If you’re looking to improve or diversify your supply chain and product offer, compare production capability and costs, produce your own label or start a new sourcing business, this is the event for you.

So much to see and do in 2023, we are excited to see Australia’s art and fashion industries come alive again.

 

Let’s Talk about Romance

Let’s Talk about Romance!

It’s the season of romance after all, with Valentine’s day on the horizon, we know you’re itching to whip up a new outfit that will have you feeling spectacular.

Maybe you’ve met our romance fabric before; it’s a wonderfully soft lightweight fabric (100GSM) and made from 100% rayon fibres, (a fiber from regenerated cellulose, generally derived from wood pulp). You’ll love its smooth texture and fine satin weave; it’s a dream for fashion projects.

Rayon feels soft and smooth on the skin; it’s such a versatile fabric that can be made to mimic silk or cotton. It also has a bit of a natural sheen which is more noticeable in darker fabrics such as black and navy.

Rayon is also great for humid weather as it absorbs moisture, which keeps you dry, and is flowy and breathable – we truly need all the breeze that we can get with our hot Australian summers.

Keen to get romantic?
We’ve rounded up some inspiration for this dreamy, draping fabric that you can print on with your own art, photograph or graphic design. It’s ideal for dresses, blouses, scarves, summer tunics, sarongs, bandanas and pocket squares.

 

DIY: Zero-Waste Gathered Dress on Youtube or written instructions
Sara is a fabric shop owner and creator, with wonderful sew-along videos that feel so therapeutic! In this fabulous sew-along tutorial, Sara makes a zero-waste dress that is wonderful to wear and wonderful for our planet.

 

DIY: Sew your own spring scarf by Accents by Claudia on Youtube
Small silk scarves are a beautiful way to add a pop of color to any outfit, whether they are worn as neck scarves, adorned on bags or hats, or to hold up ones’ hair. This DIY video shows you how to make a beautiful scarf with or without a sewing machine! Recommended to make with a cup of tea.


DIY Summer Wrap Skirt (No-Sewing!)
This tutorial shows you how to make two different types of wrap skirts that are perfect for warmer weather, especially in our Romance fabric. Browse our designs that suit your personality or for your next tropical holiday.

Don’t forget!
How to wash the Romance fabric
To care for digitally printed natural fabrics we recommend washing gently by hand in cold water with very gentle phosphate free detergent . Do not scrub or rub fabrics, as pigment becomes fragile when wet and this can cause premature fading. We also suggest a warm iron on the reverse side, line drying in the shade and not to soak, bleach or dry clean the fabric.

Can you put it in the dryer?
No, you should avoid putting rayon in the dryer and instead simply lay your garments out to air dry.

Will the Romance fabric shrink?
As a general rule, rayon tends to hold its shape pretty well but it will shrink if washed in warm water or put in the dryer so make sure that you follow the instructions above to keep your garments looking as good as new.
We can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with when using our Romance fabric!

 

Want to learn more about this beautiful fabric? Check out the link below to head on over to our blog post and read all about it!

‘New Romance Fabric Blog’

Awesome fabric projects to make in 2023

Awesome fabric projects to make in 2023After having a little splurge over the festive season, many of you may be starting to think about your new year resolutions. “New year, new me” – usually brings to mind goals such as hitting the gym, eating more healthy food or spending more time with loved ones. A time to embrace new positive actions in our lives. But what can be overlooked is the need to nurture our creative side – which in turn can make us humans more happy overall.

We have the thing just for you. It will not only kick that right-side of your brain into gear but will also provide you with some new ways to do your part to save the planet. Our goal at Digital Fabrics is to provide people with the ability to contribute to a sustainable future whilst embracing the creativity of the individual – and we have some some ideas to get you started.

Get ready for those feel-good endorphins to flow as we explore five awesome fabric projects to make in 2023. And, don’t worry if you’re new to the creative game – there are items for all levels of experience.  Let’s go!

 

Cat Bandana (Level: Easy)

We’re not going to lie – we love dressing up our furry friends and we know many of you do too. So, why not kick off 2023 with these funky DIY cat bandanas. Our Digital Fabrics Designer shop is a great place to start for feline fashion inspiration and with a few basic supplies, you will be creating in no time.

 

Beeswax Wraps (Level: Easy)

Another project for any newbies out there are our homemade beeswax wraps. These funky items have no shortage of uses at home or in the office – especially when it comes to food storage. All you need are your custom fabrics, a pair of scissors, baking supplies and some beeswax – which you can easily find at your local hardware store.

 

Linen Pillowcase + Natural Dyeing with Avocado (Level: Easy)

Natural dyes are just so good for our environment as they not only reduce the use of toxic and harmful chemicals, but also provide a second use for scraps from foods such as avocados. You can store the skins and seeds in the freezer to stop them from rotting, providing you with the perfect natural dye for linen. Once you are done – you can then create these amazing linen pillow cases to freshen up a bedroom or two.

 

Patchwork Dress (Level: Intermediate)

We absolutely adore this little number. An incredibly talented creator in Carly B designed this entirely of Digital Fabrics prints. With step-by-step instructions, you can literally create a dress in any style, meaning the possibilities are endless.

 

One Shoulder Top (Level: Intermediate)

The one-shoulder revolution is here if the 2023 Spring/Summer London Fashion Week is anything to go buy, so why not join the party this new year with this DIY gathered one-shoulder top from The Essentials Club. You will be able to knock up this dreamy number with Maddy’s step-by-step guide on her easy to follow YouTube video.

 

Whether it’s a new years resolution to create a ‘me-made’ wardrobe or you want to let your creativity shine a bit more, we love to support you through 2023! Be sure to sign up to our newsletter for free monthly sewing ideas.