who wants to be a textile designer?

Who Wants To Be a Textile Designer?

Angela LeMay angelalemay@ccs.k12.nc.us

Apparel Enterprise II

Textile Designers

FAT QUARTER PROJECTS

Original hand drawn artwork

Messenger Bag

http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome

CREATE FABRIC

Steps To Create a Fabric Design

1. Choose your inspiration.2. Make a rough fabric sketch.3. Decide which method you

will use to create your design:

Hand drawn Paint software Pictures/collage Clipart images

(free/bought)

4. Upload file image to Spoonflower.

5. Change colors AND/OR Edit image using PicMonkey.

6. Experiment with different repeat options.

7. Experiment with size options.

8. Save your favorite layout.9. Select fabric type/yardage.10.Add to cart.

EXAMPLE:• Using a bmp file purchased

online

Step 1: Change colors

Step 2: Add text in PicMonkey

Sample Fat Quarter Project

Teacher Gift: Tea Towels

REFERENCES"Create your own fabric, wallpaper, gift wrap & decals – Spoonflower."Spoonflower. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2014. <http://www.spoonflower.com/create>.

"Create your own fabric, wallpaper, gift wrap & decals – Spoonflower."Spoonflower. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2014. <http://blog.spoonflower.com/2013/11/how-to-make-the-perfect-heartfelt-holiday-gift-for-teachers.html>.