Get Creative With Border Prints!
Guide to
Border Prints
The images on most fabrics are relatively small, typically between 5mm and 5cm tall/wide. Images are repeated across the width and length of the fabric at regular intervals. Sometimes the images all face the same way, these fabrics are called directional prints - as there is a clear right way up. Sometimes the images are jumbled up, with no clear right way up - these prints are the most forgiving and are called non-directional prints.
Border prints are different. The repeating image on a border prints take up a lot more space. On single border prints, the image fills the width of the fabric and repeats continuously down the length of the fabric - taking on the appearance of a rolling landscape. These prints have a wide range of uses but due their scale they are particularly suited to dressmaking - for children and adults.
On double border prints the image takes up half the width of the fabric, and is repeated on the other half, as well as regularly down the length of the fabric. Because the image takes up only half the width it is smaller, and more of the image can be retained when making cushion covers and other smaller projects.
Beautiful Cushion Covers
Quick Make
Cushion covers are taken to another level with border prints! Use single or double border prints for this project - single border prints will give you different looks front and back. Double borders will give you the same look both sides - or two cushion fronts which you can add a complementary fabric to for the backs.
Dressmaking with the
WOW Factor!
Whether you are making a simple shift dress, glorious 1950s skirt or tunic top, even the simplest patterns can be elevated with the clever use of border prints!
Perfect for Gifts
Tote Bags, Tablet Covers, Make Up and Wash Bags etc...
Border prints aren't just for cushions and dressmaking, you can use them in almost any setting to great effect - tote bags, make-up bags, cover for e-readers, jewellery boxes and wraps - even ironing board covers! As long as your project is large enough to fit the print on, you are onto a winner!
