Many people love to make their own clothes these days, either because they can’t find anything they like in the stores, or they are more environmentally and financially conscious.
Making your own clothes has several advantages. For example, they are cheaper to produce, and you can customize them in several ways to fit your style or make a statement. According to Printful, people that customize their clothes are more likely to use them for a long time and take better care of them.
This is because when you make something with your own hands, you are more likely to care about that object and cherish it. It is an extension of yourself and a way to showcase your personality.
Although many people want to make their own clothing, there are some things you should watch out for. Here are some mistakes to avoid when making your own clothing!
Choosing The Incorrect Fabric
Not all fabrics are suitable for all types of clothing. Some materials hold their shape better than others, some wrinkle easily, some lack the durability required for certain outfits, and so on.
Before choosing a fabric, ensure it has the qualities you want your new clothing to have. Choose suitable fabrics to avoid your garments looking sloppy! If you use a material that is rigid but needs to stretch, it will rip instead.
After selecting the fabric, you should also consider what type of printing technique you will use when customizing your clothes. Thick materials are usually the best if you want to add embroidery printing to your clothes.
This is because embroidery is heavy, and a thick fabric will be able to hold it in place. If you go with lighter fabrics, the added weight of the embroidery might feel uncomfortable. Apart from this, your artwork may distort over time.
Digital or screen printing, however, can be applied to almost all types of fabrics with ease. It all depends on how you want it to look.
Not Following Guidelines
Various printing websites offer guidelines that viewers should always read before engaging in their clothing creation. In some cases, if you don’t adhere to the guidelines, you may create a piece of clothing with weird colors or tiny patterns that don’t look good at all.
No Negative Space
A common mistake many people make when designing their clothes is the lack of negative space. Some people make the mistake of cramming too many details into too small a space. Where the blank spaces are located is key to the overall design.
Low-Quality Images
Image quality is very important when it comes to creating garments. If an image doesn’t have a high enough resolution, it will look pixelated or slightly blurred. You should consider image files and sizes and ensure that the design can stretch onto a t-shirt without losing its quality.
Garment Style or Shape
One of the most important parts of a design or a print is the placement of the garment and the clothing’s shape. For example, if you want to place a design on a low v-neck t-shirt, it might give you the impression that it’s too low on the front of the t-shirt, or it might feel too off-centered. In this case, you may want to focus on smaller designs or place the artwork on the back instead.
