A romantic sensibility runs through the patterned textiles of British designer Molly Mahon, whose vibrant, whimsical patterns are produced using traditional block print techniques. Her fabrics feature motifs inspired by the natural world, which she reimagines using bold, contemporary colours, and busy, intricate motifs that enliven the spaces they inhabit. She also places a strong…
Category Archives: BLOCK PRINTING
Block printing can be a fun way to experiment with textile design and add a little bit more flair to a project, especially if you’re looking to add some complexity to a specific part of the garment. I’ve wanted to make the Matilda Dress pattern for a while, but was struggling to choose a fabric…
Back by popular demand, here is a closer look at making your own block printed fabric. Editor’s note: If you would like to make towels, we have two fantastic tutorials for this here and here. Materials & Tools Lino Handle (roller) Lino Cutters Rubber Block Stamps Block Printing Ink for fabric (oil-based) Scrap cardboard Fabric!…
I was chatting with a sewing friend not too long ago (hi Gabby :)) about what we did before we discovered garment sewing and it occurred to me that I’ve always been crafting! Often, I hear other sewists reminisce about their childhood and how they learned how to sew from their family members – their…
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