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NZ Fabric Guides, Sewing Tips and Preorder News

Two fabrics can both say: 95% cotton / 5% lycra but behave completely differently because one is rib knit and one is French Terry.

By printing what people actually want to use (and keeping only a very small amount of in stock fabric in our more popular prints), we keep our textile footprint lower — and give you more freedom to get the fabric you actually want!

If Maximalist was all bold colour and pattern-on-pattern, our Minimalist preorder is the opposite end of the shelf; clean lines, quiet palettes, and dainty line art prints that let the fabric and project shine. Here's what's coming A handful of favourites we can't wait to share: Key dates This is the first preorder that is always open! Instead of opening the preorder for 10 days only, you've got nearly 2 full months to shop all the fabric you want, until the preorder closes o

While different types of knit fabrics often have the same fibre content (95% cotton, 5% spandex) they behave very differently, and choosing the wrong one can completely change the fit and feel of your finished garment.

Thank you to everyone who preordered our maximalist prints — this theme brought out some of the boldest, brightest prints we've had yet, and it was so much fun to see which ones you loved most. The highlights As well as a lot of past prints, some NZ Artist prints, and Print Your Own, these were our most popular Maximalist prints - we can't wait to see them printed! What happens now Your fabric is off to be printed and will be with you within 6–12 weeks. We'll email you as soo

In a world increasingly concerned with sustainability and reducing waste, upcycling has emerged as a creative and eco-friendly way to refresh your wardrobe.