Sold by the half metre.
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!
Please note that there were two batches of the Plum & Pink colourway made and they are very slightly different to each other. One has a slightly paler “blush” pink dot and the other that has a little bit more of a saturated pink dot which I have named “punch” pink.
✨ 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:
Machine wash at no higher than 30 degrees with non-bio detergent and a gentle spin.
Do not wash with light colours as the ink will bleed.
To soften the fabric:
Put a splash of white vinegar into the fabric softener compartment when washing your fabric.
Alternatively try half a cup of bicarbonate of soda in the softener compartment
Use a tumble dryer if you have one. Use a delicate/gentle 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.
Sold by the half metre.
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!
Please note that there were two batches of the Plum & Pink colourway made and they are very slightly different to each other. One has a slightly paler “blush” pink dot and the other that has a little bit more of a saturated pink dot which I have named “punch” pink.
✨ 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:
Machine wash at no higher than 30 degrees with non-bio detergent and a gentle spin.
Do not wash with light colours as the ink will bleed.
To soften the fabric:
Put a splash of white vinegar into the fabric softener compartment when washing your fabric.
Alternatively try half a cup of bicarbonate of soda in the softener compartment
Use a tumble dryer if you have one. Use a delicate/gentle 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.
