Introducing: an affordable, airy and beautiful DIY summer kimono. Using Spoonflower’s Chiffon, this kimono sews up quickly, and can be worn around the house or layered for a breezy boho look that is music festival and Sunday picnic-approved! Keep reading to see the complete video tutorial or jump ahead for the step-by-step photo instructions. [Read more…] about A Beginner-Friendly Kimono for Festival Season | Video Tutorial
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Introducing our Dreamiest Fabric Ever: Chiffon
It’s ethereal. It’s luminous. It’s our newest fabric, Chiffon! If you’ve been looking for a sheer, two-sided fabric for your next handmade project, this will be the fabric of your dreams. Want to know the best part? It’s just $21 a yard ($18.90 when ordering your own design).
designs by ewa_brzozowska, crystal_walen, mintedtulip, zebra_finch, verysarie, northeighty, jillbyers
Chiffon is an ultra-sheer 100% polyester fabric printed with vibrant color visible on both sides. Lightweight and airy, it’s the perfect choice for scarves, wraps and curtains. Planning a wedding or special occasion? Chiffon is the perfect option for creating delicate, personalized decor for your next big soiree.
- 54″ wide printable area (137 cm)
- 1.5 oz per square yard
- Non-optic white
- Estimated shrinkage: 0%-1% in length and width
- Appropriate for scarves, sheer curtains, and special occasion decor items
Give our dreamiest fabric a try today! [Read more…] about Introducing our Dreamiest Fabric Ever: Chiffon
Behind the Scenes: An Interview with Sisters Saara and Laura of Named Clothing
If you've been keeping up with April's Japanese Garden Design Challenge with Sprout Patterns (currently open for voting!), then you've already seen the buzz around the launch of the new Asaka Kimono pattern from Finnish indie pattern maker, Named Clothing. Sprout Patterns Director Caroline stops by the blog today to share her fascinating conversation with the duo, getting to know the inspiration behind Named, and what it's like to work at your dream job with your sister!
Caroline: We are excited to introduce Named Clothing, a Finnish pattern label founded by sisters Saara and Laura Huhta.
They are the newest Patternmaker team to join Sprout and the genius behind the Asaka Kimono, which will feature the winning design of the Spoonflower April Design Challenge.
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