Printed Pattern Fabric Sheets

Today I took the plunge and tried printing some patterns onto sheets of fabric. The fabric I used was a canvas type fabric that I picked up at my local haberdashery. Once the sheets are done I think I may try and make a small pouch to see how well the fabric and the print will hold up.

I started out by cutting the fabric down into 4 sheets and then ironing them so they were a wrinkle free as possible.

I used the Speedball fabric printing ink in red

The final sheet!

The down side is that there is a bit of bleed through on the back, so I may try out a slightly thicker fabric next time round.

I did also try out printing a cloud pattern, although this fabric isn't quite finished.

Inspiration # 4 - Marimekko

Marimekko is a Finnish company based in Helsinki, it was founded in 1951 by Vilio and Armi Ratia.

Marimekko have made important contributions to the fashion industry over the past few decades, espescially in the 1960's. I love these patterns because of the bright colours that are used for each of the printed fabrics and the simple styles.

Below is a video from You Tube which shows the process of printing the fabrics at Marimekko.