While it’s true that virtually any fabric could be considered a sewing fabric, we think of things a little bit differently! For diehard quilters and sewists, sewing fabrics celebrate the craft with designs that feature prints or patterns inspired by sewing tools, notions, and techniques.
Sewing theme fabrics are popular among quilting enthusiasts, sewists, and crafters who enjoy incorporating their love of sewing into their projects or creating handmade items for fellow sewing enthusiasts. Here, you’ll find sewing themed fabric by the yard, precuts, and even sewing themed fabric panels that feature designs related to sewing, needlework, or crafting.
Sewing fabrics often incorporate images of sewing tools, notions, stitches, patterns, or dress forms, as well as related crafts like embroidery, cross stitch, yarn crafts, and more!
Fabric with sewing theme prints vary by designer and collection, but some common themes include:
➤Sewing notion fabrics that feature illustrations or prints of sewing tools such as scissors, needles, pins, thimbles, spools of thread, and measuring tapes. You may also find sewing machine fabric prints or sewing room themed fabric within these collections.
➤Vintage sewing themed fabric with vintage-inspired sewing motifs, including antique sewing machines, old-fashioned patterns, retro dress forms, and vintage advertisements for sewing supplies.
➤Sewing fabric prints featuring quilt blocks, patchwork patterns, and motifs related to traditional quilting techniques.
➤Embroidery and cross-stitch designs, including floral patterns, intricate borders, and motifs commonly found in hand embroidery and cross-stitch projects.
➤Sewing fabric and thread prints that mimic the appearance of various types of fabric (like denim, lace, or linen) or spools of thread in different colors. Cheater quilt fabric prints would also fall into this category. ➤Novelty Prints related to sewing themes, including whimsical illustrations and text-based prints that include sewing-related phrases, quotes, or typography inspired by sewing and crafting.
➤Sewing themed holiday fabrics, such as Christmas fabrics featuring sewing-themed ornaments, Halloween fabrics with spooky sewing motifs, or fabrics celebrating National Sewing Month in September.
Sewing fabrics can be used to create a variety of projects, ranging from practical items to decorative crafts. From quilts, wall hangings, and other home decor like pillows, table runners, placemats, and curtain, sewing themed fabrics are the perfect way to celebrate your love of quilting with every project you make.
You can also use sewing theme fabrics to make practical accessories such as pin cushions, needle books, scissor cases, or sewing machine covers. Tote bags, project bags, or zippered pouches using sewing-themed fabrics are perfect for carrying your sewing supplies, fabric stash, or works in progress to sewing classes or retreats.
Fabric baskets, bins, or organizers using sewing themed fabrics are the perfect way to store your sewing supplies, fabric scraps, or unfinished projects. You can also create handmade gifts for fellow sewing enthusiasts using sewing-themed fabrics - everything from fabric coasters to pot holders, tea towels, or fabric-covered notebooks featuring sewing motifs are sure to delight your crafty friends!
These are just a few ideas to get you started, but the possibilities are endless when it comes to fabrics with sewing theme prints. Let your creativity flow and have fun exploring different projects and techniques!
