I’ve been wanting to get some custom printed fabric for ages and after literally months of research, comparisons and too many choices I finally decided to trust ContradoUK with my groovy designs. (They also have a North American site but as my brain still thinks I’m in Europe I ordered from the original London location).
The ordering process was super simple and straight forward, I uploaded my design, chose my fabric, entered the size of material I wanted and was done! My fabric arrived in less than a week and is absolutely amazing:
As I went with a light crushed velour I was a bit concerned at how the print would come out but it’s truly awesome!
Grab my Easy DIY Velvet Top Tutorial with Contrado Custom Printing and create a truly unique fashion statement!
Grab a loose-fitting sleeveless top and enough groovy fabric to comfortably wrap around your torso.
Fold the fabric in half with right sides facing and lay it on a flat surface then place the top on the centre of the fabric.
Using the shape of the top as a guide pin the front and back of the fabric together then chop out the basic shape + a few centimetres of seam allowance.
Stitch the sides and shoulders of the pieces together – don’t stitch the armholes closed!
Fold the bottom edge under twice and give it a nice clean hem.
Hem up the armholes and neckline as well (or bind them with a bit of coordinating trim or ribbon).
Enjoy your fab new top!
My fab Confessions of a Refashionista top is perfect for layering with my button embellished sweater and destroyed jeans!
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I think Spoonflower makes custom fabric in the U.S. but I’m not sure how eco-friendly they are.
Contrado also has a U.S site that carries all of the same eco-friendly fabrics 😀 https://www.contrado.com/
Love the combo, that top and your fabric design is fantastic and what great velvet inspiration!
Thanks, it’s awesome to have my logo all over such fab fabric! 😀 I’m thinking of becoming one of their marketplace designers with some of the groovy designs I created for my previous business in Berlin – Mensch T’s: http://awesomesauceasshattery.com/2013/02/01/handmaking-a-mensch-t-in-berlin/
That’s so cool, I love that you made your own fabric! I have been wanting to try this out too, so thanks for the recommend. I have ordered a swatch pack 🙂
Fabulous! I’m going to have one sent out as well & am also thinking of having them print tags and labels for my creations that I have for sale 😉 http://awesomesauceasshattery.com/get-my-makes/
Congrats on your first printed fabric, Sheri! You can’t beat it, it’s so unique.
I like your idea of mixing ‘boring’ everyday pieces of clothing with a shiny colourful one, super combination with a little arty twist;)
Cheers!
Mixing styles and creating unique new gear is my jam! 😉
Yes, I noticed;) Very enjoyable!