Awesome fabric projects to make in 2023
After having a little splurge over the festive season, many of you may be starting to think about your new year resolutions. “New year, new me” – usually brings to mind goals such as hitting the gym, eating more healthy food or spending more time with loved ones. A time to embrace new positive actions in our lives. But what can be overlooked is the need to nurture our creative side – which in turn can make us humans more happy overall.
We have the thing just for you. It will not only kick that right-side of your brain into gear but will also provide you with some new ways to do your part to save the planet. Our goal at Digital Fabrics is to provide people with the ability to contribute to a sustainable future whilst embracing the creativity of the individual – and we have some some ideas to get you started.
Get ready for those feel-good endorphins to flow as we explore five awesome fabric projects to make in 2023. And, don’t worry if you’re new to the creative game – there are items for all levels of experience. Let’s go!
Cat Bandana (Level: Easy)
We’re not going to lie – we love dressing up our furry friends and we know many of you do too. So, why not kick off 2023 with these funky DIY cat bandanas. Our Digital Fabrics Designer shop is a great place to start for feline fashion inspiration and with a few basic supplies, you will be creating in no time.
Beeswax Wraps (Level: Easy)
Another project for any newbies out there are our homemade beeswax wraps. These funky items have no shortage of uses at home or in the office – especially when it comes to food storage. All you need are your custom fabrics, a pair of scissors, baking supplies and some beeswax – which you can easily find at your local hardware store.
Linen Pillowcase + Natural Dyeing with Avocado (Level: Easy)
Natural dyes are just so good for our environment as they not only reduce the use of toxic and harmful chemicals, but also provide a second use for scraps from foods such as avocados. You can store the skins and seeds in the freezer to stop them from rotting, providing you with the perfect natural dye for linen. Once you are done – you can then create these amazing linen pillow cases to freshen up a bedroom or two.
Patchwork Dress (Level: Intermediate)
We absolutely adore this little number. An incredibly talented creator in Carly B designed this entirely of Digital Fabrics prints. With step-by-step instructions, you can literally create a dress in any style, meaning the possibilities are endless.
One Shoulder Top (Level: Intermediate)
The one-shoulder revolution is here if the 2023 Spring/Summer London Fashion Week is anything to go buy, so why not join the party this new year with this DIY gathered one-shoulder top from The Essentials Club. You will be able to knock up this dreamy number with Maddy’s step-by-step guide on her easy to follow YouTube video.
Whether it’s a new years resolution to create a ‘me-made’ wardrobe or you want to let your creativity shine a bit more, we love to support you through 2023! Be sure to sign up to our newsletter for free monthly sewing ideas.