Fabric Review: Spoonflower's Cotton Spandex Jersey.

Recently Spoonflower had a Free Swatch offer for people to test out their new fabric, a 100% Cotton Spandex Jersey.

I used the offer to try out my new design Antique Roses in Minty and Pink and here's what my swatch looks like.

The print-quality is fab, no surprises there, I've always been delighted with the Spoonflower print quality. The fabric is a stretchy and thick cotton, it feels durable, I'm very happy with it.

I plan to make this swatch into a pin-cushion. I'll post a tutorial soon.

First Fabric Designs have arrived!

Recently Spoonflower had a free shipping deal, so I took the opportunity to turn my first few fabric designs into reality.

I also wanted to test how some rose illustrations from a 200 year old gardening book would reproduce as fabric. I'm thrilled with the result in both quality of the printing and the fabric.

I had the roses printed out at 10cm by 15cm rectangles - perfect for making up these cute tissues packs.

If you're interested in my designs you can buy this Antique Rose design as fabric or giftwrap from Spoonflower here.
 

 I'll be sharing a tutorial for how you can also sew a tissue purse pack very soon.

Designing Fabric

Sewing is my hobby and my day job of graphic design is how I (try to) pay for fabric. For a while now I've been thinking how fun it would be to design some fabric. I've finally taken the plunge, and wanted to share my very first fabric design.

This design is currently part of a competition run by Spoonflower, so if you feel like voting HERE that would be much appreciated :)

Voting is open until 28th May 2015 (I think.) And you don't have to sign up to cast your Vote.