Make: Volume 82

PROJECTS: Textile Printing

eliminating further waste. She even prints sewing

patterns directly on the fabric, and uses the

spaces between pieces for little bonus odds and

ends to ensure that nothing goes to waste.

NOT ALL ROSES

Custom printing fabric is not without its

challenges. You’re limited to fixed sizes based

on the capability of the machines, and to single-

sided color with a white back. Depending on the

application, this can be overcome by using two

layers, but you’ll still want off-the-shelf fabrics

for linings and interfacing. Overall, the technique

is perhaps best suited to one-offs and prototypes.

Mass-produced fabrics are still cheaper ...