Showing posts with label fabric. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fabric. Show all posts

Custom Printed Fabric


I've been tinkering with this for a good while now. I will have swatches at the 40th Anniversary Convention.  If you're comfortable with Photoshop, the process is fairly easy. When you upload your design you have the option to set the repeat how you prefer.

Columbia's Pajama Stripe - This was printed by Spoonflower. I have experimented with the colors a bit, and though I think my final result is a bit dark, it lends itself well to natural fading for a truly "worn" look (you can accelerate the process with sun exposure and many washings). Spoonflower will also let you modify the colors before ordering, however I strongly recommend getting a swatch before purchasing yardage.

Brad's Bow Tie Plaid - I tried this on Spoonflower originally and I wasn't happy with any of the results. Every effort looked dull and faded - as if getting a saturated red was impossible.  I tried using their color-picker, and talking with customer support on the phone. Always the same dull results. I had much greater success with FabricOnDemand.com - the only complaint I have about them is that they do not have a store feature to let other people buy my designs directly.

Brad's Cummerbund Plaid - Pretty much the same exact experience as the bow tie plaid. My final results were from FabricOnDemand.com.

Janet's 1/2" Pink Gingham - Gingham is technically a woven plaid, but I've done my best to simulate the effect with printing. I got great results from Spoonflower.com so it's available in my shop there. I also have a lighter version of the same print for Janet's that are working with a lighter pink dress fabric and still want a good match.


New Gold Sequin Fabric Acquired!

With many thanks to Fred Olderr - I have some more gold sequin fabric.  It's a bit darker than the last batch, and I've had this color before and still think it looks fab.  I'll probably be able to get 3 Tail Coats and Top Hats out of it - and I'm just going to make them Small/Medium/Large and list them for sale here on my site when they are done (probably after Halloween because I've got a lot on my plate).  Anything left over will just become more Top Hats (and mini Top Hats!).  
It looks nearly copper in this photo, but my phone's camera leans towards the reds.  I can send a swatch to anyone who may be interested in purchasing a Tail Coat or Top Hat.
This fabric was very popular for dancewear and Disco.  I don't think it's being produced any more, so mostly what you'll find are mill close-outs and old lots that have been lying around in random fabric shops for a couple decades.  It's really a crapshoot.  Larry is looking into reproducing it, but the cost is a major consideration and we're not sure what the demand is.  If you think you'd be interested in purchasing some from Larry - please let him or me know and that may help get things rolling.