Effortless custom fabric & product creation with our new uploaders
At Digital Fabrics, we’re always looking for ways to make custom fabric printing easier, faster, and more intuitive. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our new and improved fabric and product uploaders, designed to streamline the process of creating your own custom fabric printing projects.
It’s now super-easy to order custom fabric for your next sewing project or design bespoke homewares or gifts such as custom printed tea towels, custom printed cushion covers or personalised textile products.
The best thing? You can now order custom fabric online whenever you like using our new uploaders via our website… even in the middle of the night!
Here’s everything you need to know about using our new uploaders to bring your digital fabric designs to life!
What’s new? Introducing product uploaders
Until now our website only allowed you to upload and order custom-printed fabric. Now, we’ve expanded our offering with product uploaders for some of the most popular items in our range of ready-to-print homeware and fashion items, including:
No waiting to contact us to place your order. Just hop onto the website and place your order yourself!
How to use our uploaders for digital fabric printing
Watch the video to see how easy-to-use our new fabric uploader or read on to get step-by-step instructions. You’ll be able to order custom fabric online faster than you can drink your morning coffee.
Before you get started, make sure you have your digital design file ready to upload. Currently we only support JPG and PNG file formats.
Not sure how to do this? Read our handy help guide here.
How to order custom fabric online
1. Upload your file
On the left hand side of the uploader you’ll see the action menu. From here you can click the button to upload your file. P.S. The first step of creating custom fabric or textile products using our uploaders is the same.
2. Check your file size
Ideally you want your uploaded file to be between 150 to 300 DPI, this ensures the best quality outcome. Double-check your file dimensions in cm, not just pixels! At the end of the day, you’ll receive a physical fabric or product, which will be measured in real-world dimensions—not pixels!
3. Select your fabric
Once your file is uploaded, select your desired fabric type and choose what you want to print (Linear Meter or Strike-Off). Unsure what fabric you need for your project? Read this handy guide.
Pro Tip: we highly recommend ordering a ‘strike-off’ before ordering meters of fabric.
What is a strike off? If you’re unfamiliar with fabric printing, a strike off is a small sample piece of fabric (20 x 20 cm) that is printed using your exact design on the specific fabric base you have chosen. This is important because colours will always appear slightly differently from one fabric to the next. Printing off a strike off will ensure you can colour match your design before printing meters and ensure you’re 110% happy with your final product.
4. Choose your pattern repeat
Adjust your design using the real-time preview on the right hand side of the uploader and select the most appropriate pattern repeat.
- Full Drop: the image will be printed repeating across the width and the required length of the fabric.
- Half-Drop: each row is offset for a dynamic effect.
- Centre: the image will be printed in its entirety without repetition.
- Mirror: the design is flipped to create a mirrored effect (Note: this doesn’t preview correctly on all products but will print as expected).
5. Place your order
Once you’re happy with the preview you can order your custom fabric by adjusting the number of meters of fabric you’re ordering. If you’re ordering a Strike-Off, you can select how many Strike-Offs you’d like us to print. The more fabric you order, the lower the cost per meter.
Then, simply add to cart and proceed to the checkout.
Shipping costs are calculated at the checkout when you provide your delivery details.
Why use our new uploaders?
Here at Digital Fabrics we want to make it as easy as possible to order custom fabric and textile products online. Here’s why our customers love our uploaders:
✔ Fast & simple: the intuitive interface means you can upload and customise your design in minutes. Grab a coffee and get creative!
✔ More than just fabric: we’ve refreshed our range of uploaders to include dedicated uploaders for our most popular ready-to-print products. See the whole range here.
✔ Real-time previews: our uploader reflects the changes you make, in real-time helping you feel confident with your design and your custom fabric order.
✔ Flexible design options: choose from various repeat styles and customisation features.
✔ Australian-made quality: if you want to print custom fabric in Australia it can be tricky to find somewhere to do it. We source all our fabric bases from sustainable and ethically guaranteed suppliers local and overseas and print all our fabric in Australia in our Sydney studio. All our custom made products are certified Australian-made.
Print digital fabric online today
Ready to design your own fabrics and homewares? Our easy-to-use platform makes it simple to order custom fabric and create stunning custom-designed fabric products.
Get started by ordering fabric online.
Curious about how custom fabric printing works? Whether you’re looking to design your own fabric for fashion, your latest DIY project or personalised interior decor – it’s easier than you think! Read our step-by-step guide that will explain how to print your own custom fabric – from your idea through to receiving your very own printed fabric.
Step 1: Inspiration and Designing
The journey to print your own custom fabric begins with your creative vision. Maybe you’ve sketched out a pattern, found a colour palette you love, or even have a unique graphic you want to turn into fabric. Whatever your starting point, your creativity is the foundation of the project.
Creating a print-ready artwork file for fabric printing is a relatively simple process, but there are some key steps to follow to ensure that your design turns out perfectly when printed on fabric.
- Choose software: we recommend using design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Artwork repeat: there are many different ways that you can create a repeating design. Some popular choices are full drop, half drop and mirror. You can also create your design as a placement prints!
- Resolution: we recommend using 150- 300 DPI for high-quality prints. (keep in mind that the lower the DPI, the lower the quality of your design)
- Save your design: save in formats like JPG or PNG depending on your design type and ordering method.
For more information on our artwork file requirements, check out our Artwork Requirements & Setup page online. There you can learn how to make your print-ready artwork file correctly. designs are set up just how they need to be!
Step 2: Choosing the right fabric for your custom fabric printing project
Custom fabric printing isn’t “one-size-fits-all.” Different projects call for different materials—whether you’re designing a cosy pillow cover, a bold fashion statement, or a special event banner. You should choose a fabric type that works for your design’s purpose. We offer a wide variety of fabric bases for all your custom fabric printing needs:
- Cotton Poplin, Poppy, Aerocorp: soft and breathable—great for apparel and accessories.
- Waratah, Oxford, Cooper: sturdy and durable—perfect for bags, upholstery, and heavy-duty projects.
- Luna, Dilly: ideal for high-gloss or vibrant prints, often used in fashion or decor.
- Cotton Linen, Cotton Drill: highly absorbent and durable for tea towels and table linen.
- Eco Vesna Lycra: even four-way stretch, wicking properties, chlorine rating of 4-5 + a UPF rating of 50 – the best choice for swimwear and activewear.
When you print fabric online with Digital Fabrics, we offer a variety of fabric print base options to perfectly match your design. Check out our full range of fabric print bases.
Step 3: Upload Your Design
Once you have chosen your fabric and have your design ready, it’s time to upload your file. With modern printing technology, you can print custom fabric easily. Digital Fabrics’ Online Uploader allows you to order your own custom fabric in minutes. Simply upload your file, check your size, choose your repeat and choose your fabric type. Learn how to use our fabric uploader, watch our step-by-step instructions on our recent blog post.
Pro Tip: Take some time to review your design in the preview tool before confirming the order. Your file will be printed as you see it in the Online Uploader preview screen.
Step 4: The Printing Process
Once your order is placed, it’s time for the magic to happen! Using cutting-edge digital fabric printing techniques like sublimation or direct-to-fabric (DTF) printing, we transfer your design onto your fabric with exceptional detail and colour fidelity. This step usually takes a minimum of 5 business days, but we also have an express turnaround available available if you need it more urgently!
Did you know? The printing process is eco-friendly! Many of the inks used today are water-based and free from harmful chemicals, ensuring your fabric is as safe for the planet as it is for your creative project.
Step 5: Receiving Your Fabric
The big moment has arrived—your custom printed fabric is ready! After printing, your fabric is carefully packaged and shipped to you. Whether it’s a small swatch or a full roll, your fabric arrives ready for you to cut, sew, and create.
Yes, it’s really that easy to print custom fabric online! It’s a straightforward process that allows you to bring your creative ideas to life in an entirely new way. Whether you’re printing custom fabric for your business, a special event or just for fun – let our Australian-based team help you make your vision a reality.
Ready to print your own fabric? Head to our Online Uploader to get started.
It’s come that time again to introduce our newest featured artist of The Designer Project! Today, we are delighted to introduce the exceptionally talented Dominique Collins and her awe-inspiring textile collection, ‘Whimsical Nature“. Join us as we delve into the enchanting world of the ‘Whimsical Nature‘ textile collection, where textile artistry meets cuteness and child-like imagination!
Dominique draws her inspiration from the great outdoors, whether it’s spending time with the kids or enjoying activities like running and cycling. Nature’s vibrant palette of colors and shapes fuels her creativity, and her curated collection beautifully reflects this, featuring rainbows, leaves, snakes, and flowers.
What’s even more exciting is that all of Dominique’s exquisite designs can be transformed into custom designer fabrics of your choice. Now that we’ve given you a glimpse, it’s time to dive deep into each of these cute enchanting designs. Keep reading to uncover the hidden treasures within ‘Whimsical Nature”!
Foxes and Blooms is full of sweet fox and foral motifs, inspired by the whimsical movements and shapes foxes make while running and jumping, while the flowers are inspired by the dainty wax flowers you find in native Aussie flower bouquets.
Foxes features super cute little foxes against the most lovely blue background. The blue really makes the orange foxes pop in the design! It was also inspired by the whimsical movements and shapes foxes make while running and jumping.
Rabbits and Blooms showcases the delicate and cute movements rabbits make while exploring a field of flowers. It has a wonderful pink colour palette with pops of blue and orange.Rabbits features the most adorable little pink bunnies! We love the soft and gentle vibe of this design and the white background really makes the Rabbits the star of the show.
Rocket into Space is full of bright and playful rockship motifs. It was inspired by Dominiques son and his infinite love for space!
Blooms and Shrooms Midnight Blue and Blooms and Shroom Peachy Beige feature a magnolia tree and morel mushroom colour palette to create a bright yet whimsical feel. The motifs are inspired by vibrant mushrooms and Dominique’s daughters love for pretty little flowers.
Rainbows Forever is a fun and colourful design, filled with gorgeous bright watercolour rainbows. The watercolour details and colour palette give a handmade fun feel.
Falling Soft Blueberry Blue Leaves and Falling Peachy Pink Leaves are beautiful delicate designs, filled with soft rounded leaves. It makes you think of nature during the autumn and winter season, leaves falling from the tress making a confetti leafy art in the backyard.
Snake in Leaves Peachy Pink gives a soft yet playful feel while popping with vibrant colour. Imagine snakes gathering in the leaves, their beautiful colours and how they flow from one destination to the next.
The possibilities are truly endless with Dominique’s ‘Whimsical Nature’ collection. Our ideas above are suggestions only and we hope they’ve gotten your creative wheels turning! Each of Dominique’s designs can be found in our Fabric Shop online.
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
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.
After months and months of testing, we are super excited to finally announce that we have everyone’s favourite fabric in our range…introducing Pure Linen!
Keep on reading to find out all about our newest print base fabric and get inspired for your next project!
digitally printed Pure Linen sample featuring ‘Gypsy Skull’ by Brianna Pawlik
Our Pure Linen is a divine mid-weight 245GSM fabric that is 100% Linen, and has a maximum printable width of 145cm. This woven fabric has the loveliest linen slub texture and a vivid white base colour, that ensures good colour reproduction when printed. This is an ideal fabric for home and interior purposes such as cushion covers, table linen, creative signage & banners such as wedding signs and curtains.
unprinted Pure Linen fabric
close up of unprinted Pure Linen fabric
When considering our Pure Linen for your next project please keep in mind that some fading after washing is normal for natural fabrics that have been used for digital printing. The fading often gives our printed natural fabrics a softer finish which suits the natural fibre itself. Fading can be minimized through the use of cold hand-washing and phosphate free detergent.
digitally printed Pure Linen fabric featuring ‘Strawberry’ design
digitally printed HEX colour swatches on Pure Linen
Sample swatches of Pure Linen are available through our Sample Pack Order Form in our ‘Natural Fabrics’, ‘Home and Interiors’ and ‘Super Pack’ sample packs on the website. Contact us to find out if this fabric is a suitable option for your next textile project!!
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
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.
Unique branding has always been a cornerstone to success for any business, and in 2022 it is no different. A game once stacked in favour of the bigger businesses with the resources to employ oodles of marketing and production staff, the age of the internet and social media has allowed non-for-profits, government agencies and small business to enter the playing field with corporate merchandise. The internet has allowed custom design agencies such as Digital Fabrics to jump onto the scene providing businesses with the branding of their dreams. Then, there are the new marketing opportunities that now present themselves with just the click of a phone camera. As of 2019, nearly every single Australian adult between 18 and 49 owns a smartphone, and that rate is only projected to increase with an ageing population. That means every potential customer on your radar has the ability to take a quick snap and upload an image to Facebook or Instagram – and show your branding to the world.Think photos in front of banners at events, tote bags shopping at local markets – there are literally thousands of opportunities to get your brand out there for free. And in the age of climate change and environmental awareness, customers are taking more and more educated decisions when it comes to spending their dollars ethically and sustainably. That’s why we are proud to offer a range of environmentally-friendly textiles for commercial clients, to take advantage of the digital environment and take their branding to the next level. The possibilities in this space are endless. Here are just some of the products we have brought to life for our clients in a corporate or marketing setting:
Corporate event branding – these tote bags were a hit for the 2022 NSW Training Awards. Everyone loves goodies to take home from conferences and events, and by using a reusable product that is also sustainable, their longevity means they become someone’s new beach or shopping bag – and your branding remains front and centre. These totes were made by recycling old banners. Don’t they look amazing!
In-store merchandising – these funky barrels are what pastel dreams are made of. We teamed up with the fantastic team over at Local Beverages to make these custom keg covers for one for an event. As you can see, the idea was to create giant versions of their delicious spiked iced tea drinks, they turned out so cute. These were printed on and made from our Eco Recycled Vesna Lycra so they stretched nicely over the kegs and had a snug fit, promoting their seltzers in a style that is unique to their business. The best of it all these covers can be washed and easily relocated to the next promotional event space. We love a creative way to promote new products without the need for basic blackboards or promotional posters.
External Promotions – Whilst we’re often completing print orders in less than a week, sometimes we assist with projects that take a little longer to bring to life (but are worth the wait). A great example of this is the artistic collaboration between two Australian artists; Clayton Blake & Courtney McCue. Check out these portable tentacles that hit the Gold Coast as a part of the Sand Safari Artist’s Festival in Surfers Paradise. They certainly caught a few curious people and their iPhone’s attention!
Backdrop and Stall Merchandising – whilst innovation and ingenuity help keep business ahead of the game, you don’t always have to reinvent the wheel to get the most out of your marketing. Backdrops and banners have been the backbone of visual presentation for market stalls and small outlets for over a century.
Image courtesy of Finders Keepers Market
It’s no secret we are passionate about supporting the dreams of small business and those with the entrepreneurial spirit, so we have jumped on board as a sponsor for the upcoming Finders Keepers event in Sydney on Friday 9 to Sunday 11 December 2022.
The Finders Keepers are the brainchild of two friends, Sarah Thornton and Brooke Johnston. Kicking off in 2008, they have grown from a humble side-hustle to become Australia’s leading design marketplace.
Digital Fabrics are proud to sponsor such a wonderful initiative that shares our values of inspiring sustainable and conscious shopping whilst promoting the talent on our very own shores.
For stallholders looking to make the most out of their Sydney display or for your upcoming Christmas market stalls, now is the time to get your thinking caps on and order your brand new designs with Digital Fabrics in time for December. Think branded and bright backdrops, table cloths or get extra creative with one of our specialists, get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can help you and your brand.
We can’t wait to see what our creatively conscious community will dream up for their business and marketing needs.
Unique branding has always been a cornerstone to success for any business, and in 2022 it is no different. A game once stacked in favour of the bigger businesses with the resources to employ oodles of marketing and production staff, the age of the internet and social media has allowed non-for-profits, government agencies and small business to enter the playing field with corporate merchandise. The internet has allowed custom design agencies such as Digital Fabrics to jump onto the scene providing businesses with the branding of their dreams. Then, there are the new marketing opportunities that now present themselves with just the click of a phone camera. As of 2019, nearly every single Australian adult between 18 and 49 owns a smartphone, and that rate is only projected to increase with an ageing population. That means every potential customer on your radar has the ability to take a quick snap and upload an image to Facebook or Instagram – and show your branding to the world.Think photos in front of banners at events, tote bags shopping at local markets – there are literally thousands of opportunities to get your brand out there for free. And in the age of climate change and environmental awareness, customers are taking more and more educated decisions when it comes to spending their dollars ethically and sustainably. That’s why we are proud to offer a range of environmentally-friendly textiles for commercial clients, to take advantage of the digital environment and take their branding to the next level. The possibilities in this space are endless. Here are just some of the products we have brought to life for our clients in a corporate or marketing setting:
Corporate event branding – these tote bags were a hit for the 2022 NSW Training Awards. Everyone loves goodies to take home from conferences and events, and by using a reusable product that is also sustainable, their longevity means they become someone’s new beach or shopping bag – and your branding remains front and centre. These totes were made by recycling old banners. Don’t they look amazing!
In-store merchandising – these funky barrels are what pastel dreams are made of. We teamed up with the fantastic team over at Local Beverages to make these custom keg covers for one for an event. As you can see, the idea was to create giant versions of their delicious spiked iced tea drinks, they turned out so cute. These were printed on and made from our Eco Recycled Vesna Lycra so they stretched nicely over the kegs and had a snug fit, promoting their seltzers in a style that is unique to their business. The best of it all these covers can be washed and easily relocated to the next promotional event space. We love a creative way to promote new products without the need for basic blackboards or promotional posters.
External Promotions – Whilst we’re often completing print orders in less than a week, sometimes we assist with projects that take a little longer to bring to life (but are worth the wait). A great example of this is the artistic collaboration between two Australian artists; Clayton Blake & Courtney McCue. Check out these portable tentacles that hit the Gold Coast as a part of the Sand Safari Artist’s Festival in Surfers Paradise. They certainly caught a few curious people and their iPhone’s attention!
Backdrop and Stall Merchandising – whilst innovation and ingenuity help keep business ahead of the game, you don’t always have to reinvent the wheel to get the most out of your marketing. Backdrops and banners have been the backbone of visual presentation for market stalls and small outlets for over a century.
Image courtesy of Finders Keepers Market
It’s no secret we are passionate about supporting the dreams of small business and those with the entrepreneurial spirit, so we have jumped on board as a sponsor for the upcoming Finders Keepers event in Sydney on Friday 9 to Sunday 11 December 2022.
The Finders Keepers are the brainchild of two friends, Sarah Thornton and Brooke Johnston. Kicking off in 2008, they have grown from a humble side-hustle to become Australia’s leading design marketplace.
Digital Fabrics are proud to sponsor such a wonderful initiative that shares our values of inspiring sustainable and conscious shopping whilst promoting the talent on our very own shores.
For stallholders looking to make the most out of their Sydney display or for your upcoming Christmas market stalls, now is the time to get your thinking caps on and order your brand new designs with Digital Fabrics in time for December. Think branded and bright backdrops, table cloths or get extra creative with one of our specialists, get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can help you and your brand.
We can’t wait to see what our creatively conscious community will dream up for their business and marketing needs.
For the launch of our new organic cotton fabric Poppy we asked Lilli of Frocks and Frou Frou to test it for us. Lilli is a creator and a maker and we were so excited to collaborate with her. We sent her the Hearts Garden design print by Susanna April on Poppy sateen fabric to create a dress that her readers would love, and to share with you also! As Lilli said: The Poppy is light enough to billow when it catches the wind, but with a weight of 140gsm, it’s perfect for use in items that need just a little structure! Interested to know more about Lilli’s creation? Keep reading Lilli’s blog post!
Dress pattern: Cashmerette Honeybourne, made from cotton sateen fabric Poppy printed by Digital Fabrics (print design by Susanna April)
I am not, let’s just say, an accomplished sewist. I can sew a straight(ish) seam, and I’ve more or less learned how to read the instructions of a sewing pattern. I know the difference between a French seam and a felled one. But apart from moving a hem up or down I don’t really know how to do alterations. About this time last year I bought myself a copy of Jenny Rushmore’s book Ahead of the Curve, thinking that it was probably time to teach myself how to do a full bust adjustment at the very least.
Reader, the book sat on my shelf. Then it sat on my shelf a little more. And then the team at Digital Fabrics got in contact to see if I’d like to road-test their brand-new cotton sateen, and I thought ‘Ooooh, I’ll need to make something really special with that!” and decided maybe it was time to try my very first Cashmerette pattern.
Based in Sydney, Digital Fabrics is a digital textile print house that prides itself on its quality, quick turnaround, and ease of design services. All their inks are non-toxic and water based, and they have a huge range of fabrics on offer including cotton, rayon, linen, ponti, lycra, canvas and more. They also offer on-demand cut-and-make product services for people who might not sew, but would like to take advantage of the ability to print their own artwork onto cushions, teatowels, curtains, totebags, etc.
On the website they have straightforward tutorials on how to create your own seamless fabric repeats, and if you’re feeling Very Serious about this textile design thing, you can actually take a one-on-one online class that will guide you through the process. Or you can do what I did, and simply choose an existing print from Digital Fabrics’ gallery of artists.
The print that I chose leapt out to me from the screen with its gorgeous painterly hues of blues and greens and hints of pinks. It reminded me immediately of Claude Monet’s Water Lillies series. Perhaps aptly, it’s called My Heart’s Garden, and it’s by Brisbane based artist, Susanna April.
Digital Fabrics sent me My Hearts Garden printed on their beautiful new Poppy sateen, a 100% cotton fabric with a slight sheen, and a soft hand-feel. It’s light enough to billow when it catches the wind, but with a weight of 140gsm, it’s perfect for use in items that need just a little structure. Which is to say: it was perfect for Cashmerette’s Honeybourne.
The Honeybourne is available exclusively with Ahead of the Curve, and it’s a woven dress pattern with a darted front, sleeves, and a full skirt. It’s the pattern where Jenny teaches you a brand range of alteration techniques, including full and small bust adjustments, a narrow shoulder adjustment, a full bicep adjustment, a swayback adjustment, and broad back adjustment. It comes in sizes 12-32 and in three cup ranges: C/D, E/F, G/H. I made the 18 E/F, and full disclosure – for all my hyping myself up to learn how to do adjustments, it fit perfectly (as far as I can tell) straight out of the packet.
With the full gathered skirt, fitted bodice, and half-length sleeves, it’s got a real 1950’s party-dress vibe to it. There’s an enormous amount of yardage in that skirt – it’s actually six panelled, though the abstract print disguises that well – and it’s actually the perfect length for me to wear over my tulle skirt when I really want to fancy it up.
I love the pattern, and I LOVE the fabric; which at just $44 per metre (limited time only) is virtually the same price you’ll pay for fabric from one of the big European design houses. I’m keen to try my hand at designing my own print next time (or enlisting some three-year-old help!)
Have you felt inspired reading Lilli’s blog post? Are you ready to dive into your own creative project? If so, don’t forget to visit out
fabric shop online to view an enviable range print-to-order designer prints!
For the launch of our new organic cotton fabric Poppy we asked Lilli of Frocks and Frou Frou to test it for us. Lilli is a creator and a maker and we were so excited to collaborate with her. We sent her the Hearts Garden design print by Susanna April on Poppy sateen fabric to create a dress that her readers would love, and to share with you also! As Lilli said: The Poppy is light enough to billow when it catches the wind, but with a weight of 140gsm, it’s perfect for use in items that need just a little structure! Interested to know more about Lilli’s creation? Keep reading Lilli’s blog post!
Dress pattern: Cashmerette Honeybourne, made from cotton sateen fabric Poppy printed by Digital Fabrics (print design by Susanna April)
I am not, let’s just say, an accomplished sewist. I can sew a straight(ish) seam, and I’ve more or less learned how to read the instructions of a sewing pattern. I know the difference between a French seam and a felled one. But apart from moving a hem up or down I don’t really know how to do alterations. About this time last year I bought myself a copy of Jenny Rushmore’s book Ahead of the Curve, thinking that it was probably time to teach myself how to do a full bust adjustment at the very least.
Reader, the book sat on my shelf. Then it sat on my shelf a little more. And then the team at Digital Fabrics got in contact to see if I’d like to road-test their brand-new cotton sateen, and I thought ‘Ooooh, I’ll need to make something really special with that!” and decided maybe it was time to try my very first Cashmerette pattern.
Based in Sydney, Digital Fabrics is a digital textile print house that prides itself on its quality, quick turnaround, and ease of design services. All their inks are non-toxic and water based, and they have a huge range of fabrics on offer including cotton, rayon, linen, ponti, lycra, canvas and more. They also offer on-demand cut-and-make product services for people who might not sew, but would like to take advantage of the ability to print their own artwork onto cushions, teatowels, curtains, totebags, etc.
On the website they have straightforward tutorials on how to create your own seamless fabric repeats, and if you’re feeling Very Serious about this textile design thing, you can actually take a one-on-one online class that will guide you through the process. Or you can do what I did, and simply choose an existing print from Digital Fabrics’ gallery of artists.
The print that I chose leapt out to me from the screen with its gorgeous painterly hues of blues and greens and hints of pinks. It reminded me immediately of Claude Monet’s Water Lillies series. Perhaps aptly, it’s called My Heart’s Garden, and it’s by Brisbane based artist, Susanna April.
Digital Fabrics sent me My Hearts Garden printed on their beautiful new Poppy sateen, a 100% cotton fabric with a slight sheen, and a soft hand-feel. It’s light enough to billow when it catches the wind, but with a weight of 140gsm, it’s perfect for use in items that need just a little structure. Which is to say: it was perfect for Cashmerette’s Honeybourne.
The Honeybourne is available exclusively with Ahead of the Curve, and it’s a woven dress pattern with a darted front, sleeves, and a full skirt. It’s the pattern where Jenny teaches you a brand range of alteration techniques, including full and small bust adjustments, a narrow shoulder adjustment, a full bicep adjustment, a swayback adjustment, and broad back adjustment. It comes in sizes 12-32 and in three cup ranges: C/D, E/F, G/H. I made the 18 E/F, and full disclosure – for all my hyping myself up to learn how to do adjustments, it fit perfectly (as far as I can tell) straight out of the packet.
With the full gathered skirt, fitted bodice, and half-length sleeves, it’s got a real 1950’s party-dress vibe to it. There’s an enormous amount of yardage in that skirt – it’s actually six panelled, though the abstract print disguises that well – and it’s actually the perfect length for me to wear over my tulle skirt when I really want to fancy it up.
I love the pattern, and I LOVE the fabric; which at just $44 per metre (limited time only) is virtually the same price you’ll pay for fabric from one of the big European design houses. I’m keen to try my hand at designing my own print next time (or enlisting some three-year-old help!)
Have you felt inspired reading Lilli’s blog post? Are you ready to dive into your own creative project? If so, don’t forget to visit out
fabric shop online to view an enviable range print-to-order designer prints!