Types of Applique What is Applique? Whether you’re a seasoned fashionista or an experimental designer, the art of applique is sure to come up in your textile practice. Applique essentially means applying one piece of fabric to another – usually shapes or designs on top of a fabric background – and it can be a […]
The artist Svetlana Petrova (who has recently joined Contrado community) is the artist behind the infamous Fat Cat Art. She has taken her love of cats to the next level – by adding her ginger tabby Zarathustra (yes, that’s the actual name of her cat) to some of the world’s greatest artworks. Svetlana then went […]
What is a neck warmer? If you’re a camping or hiking fanatic, you may have already heard of a neck warmer, neck gaiter or tube scarf. An elasticated tube-shaped piece of material which is amazingly versatile and often used during outdoor excursions or sports. There are endless ways how to wear a neck warmer. This […]
As an emerging artist or designer, one of the best ways to get some sure-fire exposure for your work is by holding a designer pop up store. Whether you’re selling printed clothing, accessories, art prints or originals, showcasing yourself as a brand and presenting your talent is an effective way to market yourself and your […]
When you are trying to establish your design brand, your logo is key. You therefore don’t want anyone else to pinch your amazing logo design. Knowing how to copyright a logo and how to trademark it is an integral step when it comes to setting up your design brand, and we’re here to help you […]
Fabric tutorials can range in everything; from a stunning dress to exciting accessories to making your home a more personal space. Printing custom fabric gives us the unique opportunity to work with so many creative people. Creators and crafters, who can create fabric tutorials as easily as some of us can write a text! When we […]
DIY tutorials have got to be one of our favourite ways to unwind. We are fortunate enough to be able to work with talented crafters and creators, from all over the world. These creatives are innovative enough to come up with beautiful DIY tutorials, which not only look amazing, but are easy for us not […]
Sew, you’re interest in buying a sewing machine. It can be hard to know how to get started. What with the number of makes and models of sewing machines available. Searching for the perfect sewing machine can be a seam-ingly difficult task, but we are here to make things easier. Do I Need to Buy […]
At Contrado, we are pretty lucky. Not only do we get to work with truly inspirational artists, but also wonderful crafters. They are amazing at turning our fabric into some of the best craft tutorials we have ever seen. We work with talented DIY masters, sewers, crafters, and makers from all around the world. These creative artists […]
Do you want to create an online fashion brand, but are unsure how? Or maybe your own artistic designer line? Whether you are a graphic designer, artist, fashion designer, illustrator, or some other amazing creative, one thing is for certain; getting your work noticed is tough, and making money from it is even harder. There […]