Tammy x Spoonflower
I was instantly inspired when I explored Spoonflower’s range of wild and wonderful fabrics. I’m always drawn to bold and graphic prints because when something is loud, it’s calling my name! Straightaway my eyes were pulled to their floral prints that reminded me of Giselle’s curtain dress from Enchanted, I mean who could forget that look? One of my goals this year is to challenge myself to design more extravagant pieces, so for this project I created a Victorian, Afternoon Tea style setting that would showcase the versatility of the fabrics which can be used for both clothing and upholstery.
Cushions made with Spoonflower fabrics
Fabric Designers
Cream cushions: Muhlenkott
Blue cushions: Bonnie Phantasm
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This blog post is part of a paid collaboration with Spoonflower, in which the brand provided the fabrics for the project and monetary compensation in order to promote the campaign via my blog and Instagram page. Everything in the project is designed and sewn by me and this blog post will detail how I found working with the fabric. I always encourage you to make informed decisions when buying, so of course feel free to do your own research to ensure Spoonflower aligns with your personal values.
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Corset with gold lace trim
Corset with lace up back
About Spoonflower
Now to the good stuff. With Spoonflower, you can either print your own designs unto the fabric or choose designs from independent artists who earn commission on every item you buy. The fabrics I used for this project are all from their Cypress Cotton Canvas range. What I especially like about these fabrics is that there are ethically sourced and the printed with inks that meet the Oeko-Tex requirements.
If you wish to find about how Spoonflower strives for sustainability click here.
Fabric composition:
– 100% cotton
– Printable width: 56 inches
– Weight: 360gsm
The Cypress Cotton Canvas is a heavy weight fabric. I don’t really like talking about fabric in terms of pros and cons. The suitability of the fabric is dependent on the project you will be working on. This fabric is great for garments that need structure and strength so it was perfect for my Victorian style corset. Because the fabric is thick, I would suggest you work on something that has minimal layers because your machine might struggle with multiple layers. I used an industrial Juki for this project so it handled the thickness pretty well.
Corset and skirt made with Spoonflower fabrics
Corset, skirt and cushions made with Spoonflower fabrics
Fabric Designers
Corset middle panel: Bonnie Phantasm
Corset and skirt: Utart
I know this is a cardinal sin within the sewing community, but I hardly ever pre-wash my fabric. Most of the time I just forget and its now developed into a bad habit. However, I didn’t want to take any chances with this project. So, I did pop them in the wash, under my regular spin cycle for 20 minutes, and there was no shrinkage. I can’t say the result will be the same for you though, so if you are using any Spoonflower fabrics be sure to wash them first.
Tammy Silver Afternoon Tea setting
Corset, skirt and tablecloth made with Spoonflower fabrics
Fabric Designers
Cream skirt: Bonnie Phantasm
Yellow tablecloth: Palusalu
Overall I was super happy with the outcome of this project. Drafting the corset was the most difficult part, I made several toiles to fix any fit issues before I cut into my Spoonflower fabric. In this project I wanted to showcase the opulence of Victorian fashion, whilst bringing a cool girl vibe to the look. The decision to make separates in hindsight turned out to be a great choice as well because it makes each garment more wearable.
Any thoughts?
Well there you have it! Would love to hear your thoughts on my Spoonflower project. I would appreciate it if you left your thoughts in the comments below. If you have any questions about this project, drop me an email, I’m happy to answer any questions you have.