What Is a Digital Fabric Design? (And How to Print It)
- Deahnna Dunstan
- Oct 2
- 2 min read
If you’ve ever admired a unique fabric print and wondered how it came to life, chances are it began as a digital fabric design. In today’s creative world, digital fabric designs have become a powerful way for artists and makers to share their work, and for sewists and small businesses to access exclusive prints right here in Australia.
What Is a Digital Fabric Design?
A digital fabric design is a professionally created artwork file—often seamless and repeat-ready—that can be printed onto fabric. Instead of buying pre-printed fabric from a store, you purchase the design itself in a digital format (usually JPEG, PNG, or TIFF).
Once purchased, you can send the file to a fabric printer of your choice. This gives you complete freedom over:
Fabric base (cotton, linen, jersey, canvas, etc.)
Scale (make the print small for children’s wear or large for statement pieces)
Quantity (order just enough for one project, or bulk fabric for your business)
It’s a sustainable way to access unique designs while supporting independent artists.
Why Choose Digital Fabric Designs in Australia?
In Australia, sewists and makers often face limited fabric choices in mainstream stores. Digital designs open up endless possibilities:
Support local artists – Many designs are created by First Nations and Australian textile designers.
Exclusive prints – Create something no one else has by choosing independent designs.
On-demand printing – Print only what you need, helping reduce waste.
I love supporting fellow small businesses. One of my absolute favourites is Baby Forest Fabrics. Diana, the owner and creator, offers breathtaking exclusive designs that she creates herself. The quality and service are always astounding! I personally order my own digital designs through Baby Forest whenever their Pre-Order and Custom Printed Fabric Orders open, and I’ve never been disappointed.
Sharing and supporting each other in this way helps keep the handmade and creative community strong—and it means you’ll always have something unique in your hands.
How to Print Digital Fabric Designs
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to bringing a digital design to life on fabric:
Purchase a design – Choose your favourite print from a designer or small business like Shereedee Designs or Baby Forest Fabrics.
Select a printer – Many Australian printing services accept custom design files.
Choose your base cloth – Cotton, bamboo, organic jersey, or other fabrics depending on your project.
Decide on scale – Adjust the design size to suit your garment, home décor, or sewing project.
Place your order – Send the file, confirm your preferences, and wait for your custom fabric to arrive!
Final Thoughts
Digital fabric designs are more than just files—they’re a bridge between artistry and making. They give creators the freedom to choose fabric bases, scale designs to their projects, and access truly unique prints. Whether you’re a home sewist or a small business, digital designs open a world of creativity.
✨ Ready to start your fabric journey? Browse our exclusive collection and bring a touch of Shereedee Designs into your next project.
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