SECONDS - Usually a misprint, small marks that aren’t super obvious to notice and potentially will come out in the wash or an imperfection to the selvedge which shouldn’t affect usage. Otherwise slightly imperfect.
REMNANTS & END OF BOLTS - sometimes come with wonky edges. Please rest assured that we always measure our remnants from the shortest points so you will always receive AT LEAST the amount stated and usually a bit more!
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW CARE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW!
Exclusive to Hey Sew Sister, Pippa Polka Dot is a collection of screen printed dots with each colour way made up of two colours thoughtfully selected by Georgie. The base fabric is a light-midweight cotton twill which has the characteristic tight diagonal weave but also has a crispness to it. I’ve included some tips below on how you can soften the fabric. It’s a versatile weight which makes it suitable for both trousers, skirts as well as dresses, shirts, tops, etc that don’t require a lot of drape or fluidity.
Screen printing is a manual process and in this case, carried out by skilled artisans in Jaipur. After I had sent over my designs, the team produced the stencils required and then got to work with the fabric and ink. Due to the nature of hand printing techniques, please expect irregularities and imperfections which unless major will not be considered defects. There may also be some mud marks on the selvedge due to the rinsing and drying process. In my opinion these add to the charm and remind me that the fabric was printed by man (or woman) rather than by machine!
✨ Pattern ideas✨ Bella Top by Lizzie Design Studio, Dukke Blouse by Wardrobe by Me, Delft Dress by Madswick, Flaneur Pants by Friday Pattern Company.
100% Cotton.
Approx. 150cm wide.
Approx. 130gsm.
Origin: India
CARE GUIDANCE:
Before machine washing, salt soak your fabric by dissolving half a cup of salt in a bucket or basin of water and leaving your fabric to soak overnight.
Machine wash cold if possible (at no higher than 30 degrees) with non-bio detergent and only a gentle (or no) spin.
Do not wash with light colours as the ink will bleed.
Make sure to avoid creasing when hanging to dry.
To further soften fabric:
Add half a cup of bicarbonate of soda into the detergent compartment when washing the fabric. During the rinse cycle, put in half a cup of of white vinegar.
Use a tumble dryer if you have one. Use a delicate/gentle and/or no heat setting.
Fabric Safety Warning
Our fabrics are intended for standard fashion dressmaking purposes and do not advise that they are used for high risk applications such as uniforms, upholstery, children’s clothing, sportswear, dance wear and so on.
We have not tested our fabrics for flammability, please refer to the fabric composition in each listing for fibre content.
Keep fabrics away from heat sources and open flames.
STRANGULATING/ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD: strips of materials may pose a strangulating or entanglement risk, especially to children and vulnerable adults. Always keep out of reach of children and vulnerable adults.
SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Do not leave fabric in presence of unattended children and vulnerable adults.
SECONDS - Usually a misprint, small marks that aren’t super obvious to notice and potentially will come out in the wash or an imperfection to the selvedge which shouldn’t affect usage. Otherwise slightly imperfect.
REMNANTS & END OF BOLTS - sometimes come with wonky edges. Please rest assured that we always measure our remnants from the shortest points so you will always receive AT LEAST the amount stated and usually a bit more!
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW CARE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW!
Exclusive to Hey Sew Sister, Pippa Polka Dot is a collection of screen printed dots with each colour way made up of two colours thoughtfully selected by Georgie. The base fabric is a light-midweight cotton twill which has the characteristic tight diagonal weave but also has a crispness to it. I’ve included some tips below on how you can soften the fabric. It’s a versatile weight which makes it suitable for both trousers, skirts as well as dresses, shirts, tops, etc that don’t require a lot of drape or fluidity.
Screen printing is a manual process and in this case, carried out by skilled artisans in Jaipur. After I had sent over my designs, the team produced the stencils required and then got to work with the fabric and ink. Due to the nature of hand printing techniques, please expect irregularities and imperfections which unless major will not be considered defects. There may also be some mud marks on the selvedge due to the rinsing and drying process. In my opinion these add to the charm and remind me that the fabric was printed by man (or woman) rather than by machine!
✨ Pattern ideas✨ Bella Top by Lizzie Design Studio, Dukke Blouse by Wardrobe by Me, Delft Dress by Madswick, Flaneur Pants by Friday Pattern Company.
100% Cotton.
Approx. 150cm wide.
Approx. 130gsm.
Origin: India
CARE GUIDANCE:
Before machine washing, salt soak your fabric by dissolving half a cup of salt in a bucket or basin of water and leaving your fabric to soak overnight.
Machine wash cold if possible (at no higher than 30 degrees) with non-bio detergent and only a gentle (or no) spin.
Do not wash with light colours as the ink will bleed.
Make sure to avoid creasing when hanging to dry.
To further soften fabric:
Add half a cup of bicarbonate of soda into the detergent compartment when washing the fabric. During the rinse cycle, put in half a cup of of white vinegar.
Use a tumble dryer if you have one. Use a delicate/gentle and/or no heat setting.
Fabric Safety Warning
Our fabrics are intended for standard fashion dressmaking purposes and do not advise that they are used for high risk applications such as uniforms, upholstery, children’s clothing, sportswear, dance wear and so on.
We have not tested our fabrics for flammability, please refer to the fabric composition in each listing for fibre content.
Keep fabrics away from heat sources and open flames.
STRANGULATING/ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD: strips of materials may pose a strangulating or entanglement risk, especially to children and vulnerable adults. Always keep out of reach of children and vulnerable adults.
SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Do not leave fabric in presence of unattended children and vulnerable adults.
