Printing photos on fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\nStep One<\/strong> \u2013 Prepare your image<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Printing](\"https:\/\/www.contrado.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/flower-2.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe first thing to do is to make sure you\u2019re happy with the image that you\u2019re using. I have chosen a photograph, but you can use a sketch, a doodle, a painting, or anything you like really. Looking at my photo I realized that it wouldn\u2019t work as a print pattern for fabric as it stood. I decided to crop it down so that it was just the pink flower and some of the greenery behind it. This made it much more consistent. I didn\u2019t use any fancy tools to crop it, in fact, I used the standard Windows Image Viewer. Once I was happy with it, I was ready to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step Two<\/strong> \u2013 Upload your image to the design tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"upload](\"https:\/\/www.contrado.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/design-interface.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNext, I\u00a0chose the fabric that I wanted<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0my fabric patterns to be printed on. I chose Soft Fashion Jersey; a lightweight jersey with a super soft handle, perfect for making clothing. I selected the size that I wanted, and then pressed the \u2018add images\/text\u2019 button that sits across the preview. This opened a secondary window which allowed me to browse my files on the device I was using, or even take an image from Facebook or Instagram. I navigated to the image that I had cropped and selected it to be uploaded, the system placed my pictures on fabric in the design template.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep Three<\/strong> \u2013 Resize and re-position the image<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Single](\"https:\/\/www.contrado.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/flower-2-preview.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThere are tools within the design interface when which allow you to resize your image, either one step at a time or to fill the entire space. You will also be able to make sure that the quality of your image is high enough to result in a good print. I knew I wanted to repeat my photo to create a floral design, so I shrank mine down and placed it along the left-hand edge of the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step Four<\/strong> \u2013 Use pattern repeat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Repeat](\"https:\/\/www.contrado.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pattern-options-2.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNext, you can repeat your design using our simple pattern repeat tool. There are three different repeat styles (four, if you include no-repeat). These each give you a different effect for your picture on fabric. Basic repeat simply tiles your image, like that of a noughts and crosses board. It gives you your design repeated one on top of each other, and side by side, across the whole of the space. Mirrored repeat will also lay the \u2019tiles\u2019 of your image out the same way, however, it will mirror the image rather than duplicate it. I liked the way that this worked with my design as it gave me a cross\/star shape between each of the flowers. The third and final repeat option is called a half-drop repeat. This changes the layout of the \u2019tiles\u2019 by half-a-drop, giving more of a brick wall type effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step Five<\/strong> \u2013 Place your order<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Dresses](\"https:\/\/www.contrado.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/flower-clothing-2.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFrom here, you can place your order. As soon as you are happy with your design, proceed to the checkout and place your order. You are given the opportunity to preview your fabric, and you can also order\u00a0test prints<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0before you start printing photos on fabric if you aren\u2019t ready to jump straight in. I was really pleased with how the design came out, so while I was feeling creative I also checked out how it would look on both a\u00a0Flounce Tea Dress<\/a>\u00a0and a\u00a0Bodycon Dress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAs simple as that<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
And there you have it. It really is as simple as that to start printing photos on fabric. In just five simple steps you can take a photograph, sketch, painting or digital drawing, and make it into beautiful fabrics. Why not give it a go yourself? We would love to see your designs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe first thing to do is to make sure you\u2019re happy with the image that you\u2019re using. I have chosen a photograph, but you can use a sketch, a doodle, a painting, or anything you like really. Looking at my photo I realized that it wouldn\u2019t work as a print pattern for fabric as it stood. I decided to crop it down so that it was just the pink flower and some of the greenery behind it. This made it much more consistent. I didn\u2019t use any fancy tools to crop it, in fact, I used the standard Windows Image Viewer. Once I was happy with it, I was ready to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step Two<\/strong> \u2013 Upload your image to the design tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNext, I\u00a0chose the fabric that I wanted<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0my fabric patterns to be printed on. I chose Soft Fashion Jersey; a lightweight jersey with a super soft handle, perfect for making clothing. I selected the size that I wanted, and then pressed the \u2018add images\/text\u2019 button that sits across the preview. This opened a secondary window which allowed me to browse my files on the device I was using, or even take an image from Facebook or Instagram. I navigated to the image that I had cropped and selected it to be uploaded, the system placed my pictures on fabric in the design template.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep Three<\/strong> \u2013 Resize and re-position the image<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThere are tools within the design interface when which allow you to resize your image, either one step at a time or to fill the entire space. You will also be able to make sure that the quality of your image is high enough to result in a good print. I knew I wanted to repeat my photo to create a floral design, so I shrank mine down and placed it along the left-hand edge of the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step Four<\/strong> \u2013 Use pattern repeat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNext, you can repeat your design using our simple pattern repeat tool. There are three different repeat styles (four, if you include no-repeat). These each give you a different effect for your picture on fabric. Basic repeat simply tiles your image, like that of a noughts and crosses board. It gives you your design repeated one on top of each other, and side by side, across the whole of the space. Mirrored repeat will also lay the \u2019tiles\u2019 of your image out the same way, however, it will mirror the image rather than duplicate it. I liked the way that this worked with my design as it gave me a cross\/star shape between each of the flowers. The third and final repeat option is called a half-drop repeat. This changes the layout of the \u2019tiles\u2019 by half-a-drop, giving more of a brick wall type effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step Five<\/strong> \u2013 Place your order<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFrom here, you can place your order. As soon as you are happy with your design, proceed to the checkout and place your order. You are given the opportunity to preview your fabric, and you can also order\u00a0test prints<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0before you start printing photos on fabric if you aren\u2019t ready to jump straight in. I was really pleased with how the design came out, so while I was feeling creative I also checked out how it would look on both a\u00a0Flounce Tea Dress<\/a>\u00a0and a\u00a0Bodycon Dress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAs simple as that<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
And there you have it. It really is as simple as that to start printing photos on fabric. In just five simple steps you can take a photograph, sketch, painting or digital drawing, and make it into beautiful fabrics. Why not give it a go yourself? We would love to see your designs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNext, I\u00a0chose the fabric that I wanted<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0my fabric patterns to be printed on. I chose Soft Fashion Jersey; a lightweight jersey with a super soft handle, perfect for making clothing. I selected the size that I wanted, and then pressed the \u2018add images\/text\u2019 button that sits across the preview. This opened a secondary window which allowed me to browse my files on the device I was using, or even take an image from Facebook or Instagram. I navigated to the image that I had cropped and selected it to be uploaded, the system placed my pictures on fabric in the design template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are tools within the design interface when which allow you to resize your image, either one step at a time or to fill the entire space. You will also be able to make sure that the quality of your image is high enough to result in a good print. I knew I wanted to repeat my photo to create a floral design, so I shrank mine down and placed it along the left-hand edge of the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, you can repeat your design using our simple pattern repeat tool. There are three different repeat styles (four, if you include no-repeat). These each give you a different effect for your picture on fabric. Basic repeat simply tiles your image, like that of a noughts and crosses board. It gives you your design repeated one on top of each other, and side by side, across the whole of the space. Mirrored repeat will also lay the \u2019tiles\u2019 of your image out the same way, however, it will mirror the image rather than duplicate it. I liked the way that this worked with my design as it gave me a cross\/star shape between each of the flowers. The third and final repeat option is called a half-drop repeat. This changes the layout of the \u2019tiles\u2019 by half-a-drop, giving more of a brick wall type effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From here, you can place your order. As soon as you are happy with your design, proceed to the checkout and place your order. You are given the opportunity to preview your fabric, and you can also order\u00a0test prints<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0before you start printing photos on fabric if you aren\u2019t ready to jump straight in. I was really pleased with how the design came out, so while I was feeling creative I also checked out how it would look on both a\u00a0Flounce Tea Dress<\/a>\u00a0and a\u00a0Bodycon Dress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And there you have it. It really is as simple as that to start printing photos on fabric. In just five simple steps you can take a photograph, sketch, painting or digital drawing, and make it into beautiful fabrics. Why not give it a go yourself? We would love to see your designs!<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep Three<\/strong> \u2013 Resize and re-position the image<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStep Four<\/strong> \u2013 Use pattern repeat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nStep Five<\/strong> \u2013 Place your order<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAs simple as that<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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