Thursday, February 24, 2011

Digital printing on textiles- a dream come true!

Wow, if a few years ago, someone had told me that I would be able to design my own textiles with no minimums...I would have thought they were crazy! Designing your own textiles used to be reserved for the fashion elite, but now anyone can elevate their brand by designing their own fabrics.

The service I used is called Spoonflower. They are my latest addiction, thanks to Angie, who used them for her F/W2011 collection. I was a bit nervous at first, because I wasn't so sure I could create a seamless repeat pattern....but they make it SO easy. You can also sell your fabric design, and get a 10% cut that you can use towards future spoonflower purchases. They have a great selection of fabrics...and they even have organic cotton.

Here's a dress I made using my very own bird print design!




While it's not really cost effective to use your Spoonflower fabric for an entire garment, it's great for components for clothing- pockets, collars, panels...etc. The possibilities are endless! I printed some "scarves" that Sara Guindon designed for this new Supayana dress and this new Supayana top.

Well, I hope this got your creative juices flowing. I know I have a lot of crafty people reading this blog! Have a good afternoon :-)
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7 comments:

  1. stella im hultbergFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    ooh such a cute dress & fabric!
    i remember when someone i met at renegade started using this site for their pouch fabric. it seemed a little to expensive for my sewing skills
    but it's such an awesome thing to have for designers like you & angie!
    so perfect. <3<3<3

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  2. Flora AmalieFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Thanks for the tip, i'll be checking that out for sure! organic cotton too... what a treat!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    wow!
    i have totally put on hold this plan with the silk guys we talked to. very inspiring.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    The print is adorable! Just lovely :)

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  5. thedemuremuse.comFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I absolutely love your bird print! The dress is too cute for words and would be the perfect addition to any spring wardrobe.

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  6. Michelle PyxusFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    eEEPS! I love it Yaners!! ;) Great job on the design - it's SO cute!! "Good job" I mean. ;)

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  7. alwaystheforestFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I've been wanting to get some custom spoonflower fabric and work it into my designs for a while now, and I think you just gave me the inspiration to get going! I'm thinking I would like to use it for yokes on skirts or bodices. Some component that I could draft a pattern for with little or no waste.

    Your fabric design is really great!

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