First things first: a fabric panel is a design printed on fabric and sold by the yard. There are several types of fabric panels for quilting. For example, large print fabric panels, like mine here in this tutorial. A large fabric panel is, simply, a large design printed on the WOF (w...
In dye-sublimation printing, your design is first printed on paper and then heat-pressed onto synthetic fabrics, like100% polyester, with zero risk of peeling. Sublimation prints work well with ready-made products and thecut-and-sewmethod, where designs are printed on large fabric pieces, cut ...
What different types of COOLMAX fabric are there? Currently, Invista makesfive distinct fabricsunder the COOLMAX brand: 1. COOLMAX ALL SEASON Invista designs this COOLMAX sub-type to provide both cooling properties in hot weather and insulative properties in cold weather. There are more than two...
this episode offers straight talk from the pros. Each designer shares her advice, as do industry experts about how to approach fabric manufacturers and their evaluation of the retail fabric market. This episode gives you clear insight on the practicalities of developing and producing printed fabric....
Here’s a basic outline of the steps necessary to produce a finished piece of jacquard fabric: 1. Acquire the textile material Different methods are used to acquire each type of textile material on the market. Cotton, for instance, is derived from clumps of fluffy fiber that surround ...
Drape describes how the fabric hangs on your body—how it falls and folds. It’s often confused with weight, which makes sense because the two are highly correlated. In other words, heavy fabrics often have less drape, and light fabrics often have more drape. However, this ...
Print-On-Demand. This is similar to dropshipping but specific to printed designs. The item is printed and shipped to the customer when an order is made. This is useful for businesses selling t-shirts with unique prints or designs. Artisan or co-operative production. This model involves partne...
You will need to source the right fabric, in the right amount, to keep your costs down. Do you want to hand sew each item or will you outsource the work and find manufacturers? If using a manufacturer, once you’ve created your designs and placed an order for a set number of products...
Instead of focusing on the runway shows, Kirrin Finch designs are born from conversations with the brand’s customer base.Kirrin Finch Kelly:We are also creating a product that in some capacity has existed previously. Our product is men's wear-inspired. Some people create a brand and it's ...
“lawn fever” overtakes the country as both men and women scramble to obtain the season’s trending lawn suit patterns. Wherever it is woven, either in the East or the West, lawn fabric is often printed with intricate designs, and in Pakistan, these designs have become an integral part ...