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The Essential DIY Floor Pouf in New Celosia Velvet!

September 14, 2017

Say hello to unparalleled luxury with Celosia Velvet™, the newest fabric to join the Spoonflower line-up! This show-stopper fabric is printed with a rich and long-lasting color and is certain to add bespoke luxury to a variety of your me-made projects. From apparel and accessories to interior accents, it’s the perfect choice for commercial or personal upholstery projects, drapery, and other home dècor applications.

Spoonflower's Celosia Velvet™ is pure luxury | Spoonflower Blog

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54″ wide printable area (137 cm)
10.9 oz per square yard
Non-optic white
Estimated shrinkage: 2% in width and 6% in length
Perfect for home dècor and commercial-grade upholstery, heavyweight apparel, and luxurious accessories

Glam Gold Mermaid printed on Celosia Velvet™ | Spoonflower Blog

Glam Gold Mermaid by crystal_walen

Keep reading to see how Spoonflower team member Jenell shows how to transform the corner of your house or apartment into a comfy, cushioned getaway, perfectly tailored to your personal style.

How To: Fill-A-Project Napkin Set

September 13, 2017

Fill-A-Project Napkin Set | Spoonflower Blog

napkin designs featured here can be found in the Fresh Picks curated theme

Earlier this year, Spoonflower launched an exciting new design feature called Fill-A-Yard^TM which offers the ability to print more than one design in a single yard giving designers and makers more flexibility with the fabric they order. This groundbreaking technology also allows users to select from multiple Fill-A-Project^TM templates such as cheater quilts, scarves and more. Today we’re excited to announce that Spoonflower has added ‘Dinner Napkins’ to our template line-up! Curate your own set of twelve 16″x16″ napkins customized with the designs of your choosing. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how incredibly easy it is to create your very own Fill-A-Project^TM Napkin Set using Collections on Spoonflower.

How to Get Cozy with Custom Loungewear

August 30, 2017

Featured designs found here.

Boring loungewear got you down? Then this tutorial is for you: custom-printed pants that match comfort with your personal style. Spoonflower’s own Katie B. is here today to show you how to stitch up the loungewear of your dreams. And with over 500k+ designs available in the Spoonflower Marketplace, there is a design for everyone. Follow along to learn how to make your own!

Impress your Guests with a DIY Menu Banner | Free Template

August 30, 2017

After the rings are exchanged and the I do’s are said, it’s time to celebrate the special day! Add a finishing touch to your reception with a custom-printed menu banner to give your guests a taste of what’s being served. This easy DIY project can be completed with just a fat quarter of Linen Cotton Canvas Ultra, and we’ve even included three menu banner templates to help you kick-start your DIY wedding planning. Find out how to create this perfect party project in our beginner-friendly two-part tutorial!

Totally Customizable DIY Dog Bed Cover | Video Tutorial

August 25, 2017

Ever see pet beds with really cool covers and $100+ price tags? So do we. But what if we told you that you could totally customize a removable cover and even save a few bucks in the process? All you’ll need is a few yards of your favorite (or your dog’s favorite) design, a pet bed insert, and basic sewing tools. So, if you’re ready to whip up a pet bed to please your pup, grab your materials and let’s get started!

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Here’s the written tutorial, if that’s more your cup of tea!

Beat the Heat! Make Your Own Chic Summer Tunic

July 25, 2017

Charlie caftan by Closet Case Patterns and Organic Sweet Pea Gauze™ featuring Crystal Walen | Spoonflower Blog

Gold Leaves by Crystal_Walen

What’s four words and sweet as can be? If you guessed our newest fabric, Organic Sweet Pea Gauze™, you’re right on the money! Your go-to project using this super-soft gauze may be swaddle blankets, but did you know this fabric can be used for so much more? From reversible bowl covers to reusable grocery bags, your gauze project list is endless! Today we’re celebrating the launch of our newest natural (and organic!) fabric with a visit from Spoonflower alumna, Theresa Rizzuto — you may recognize her as trizzuto in the Marketplace! Find out her tips for working with gauze and see how she put it to the test with the new Charlie caftan from Closet Case Patterns.

10 DIY Swimsuits You Don’t Want To Miss!

July 4, 2017

Whether you’re all about the bikini, tankini or one piece, there’s one thing that’s true : This summer, it’s all about the me-made swimsuit. With options to customize your suit through style, surface pattern (Have you seen the 500,000+ options in the Marketplace?) and fabric type (Did you know our Sport Lycra is swimsuit approved?), how could you not give these 10 DIY swimsuit projects a try? Not quite ready to go to the deep end of DIY swimwear? Our sister company, Sprout Patterns, is now offering the Soma Swimsuit as a cut-and-sew project!

How To Make A Paper Flower Garland

May 2, 2017

We love seeing interesting uses for our materials and this post from our friend Sarah Louise Matthews does not disappoint. Here she shares a step by step tutorial for transforming our wrapping paper into beautiful paper flowers for a DIY garland. Read on for the full how to!

Celebrate Earth Day with Our Most Eco-Friendly Fabric

April 21, 2017

Earlier this week we shared the different ways Earth Day is celebrated throughout the year at the Spoonflower HQ. Whether we’re composting our lunches, tending to the employee garden, or diverting more than 2,000 pounds of waste from the landfill to our compost, we’ve embraced the importance of protecting our mother earth. Now it’s your turn!

Show us how you’re celebrating Earth Day :

Snap a pic of your Spoonflower Eco Canvas project and tag your Instagram photo with @spoonflower and hashtag #SpoonflowerEarthDay2017 by 10 a.m EDT April 24th.
For every Instagram photo shared with our Earth Day hashtag, we’ll donate $1 to Recycle Across America.
One lucky person will win 2 yards of Eco Canvas featuring their favorite Marketplace design

DIY Paper Roses | How to Make the Dreamiest Paper Floral Arrangements

April 11, 2017

If you’re anything like me, gardening is not your forte. But that doesn’t stop you from enjoying florals and adding botanical elements to your home. I was thrilled when Sarah Louise, maker and artist based in the UK, shared her idea for creating giant paper roses using our Smooth wallpaper. These DIY roses are the perfect way to bring flowers into your life without the challenge of keeping them alive. Keep reading for the full how-to for creating some for yourself!

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