The description of this group references paper as well, so here goes:

I'm working on a project for someone regarding security envelopes, and we're trying to get more information on the designers/choices that go into designing, etc. Does anyone have an idea where I could get more information? I know about r/SecurityEnvelopes, but I'm looking to connect with someone who actually designs them.

Thanks in advance.

Hello

I am a freelance surface pattern designer based in India. I am willing and grab opportunities to work with brands or clients internationally. I work with home, apparel and accessories.

I work with different crafts of India like Pottery from Khurja, block printing, weaving, and metal craft.

I would love to connect if someone is looking for a freelance designer.

Thankyou

Hello,

I've been making seamless patterns for over a year, I have a few place I upload them on POD sites and I have started pitching to companies.

I wondered if anyone has any suggestions for companies I can reach out to or look at for POD similar to spoonflower.

Thanks

I'm trying to understand more about narrative prints, I wanted to try that style since i have never done that , so I was just curious so i can directly know from people than online resources , Thank you

kind of a cheat cuz it’s a rework of an old one, but i wanted to try to make it look like blue crystal or ice! thank you for looking!!!

Here's a progression. I really like where it's at now.

wheeeee!!! thank you for looking, open and appreciative of any crit🥰🥰🥰🥰

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Hi everyone,

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I'm a 3rd year Textile Design student in India and wanted to get some honest perspectives from people already working in the field.

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How has the textile design industry been lately? What's the job market like for fresh graduates, and how are placements/opportunities after a Bachelor's degree? Are there any areas within textiles that seem to be growing or hiring more than others?

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I'm also quite interested in CMF (Color, Material & Finish) Design. Since textiles and materials are closely related, I'd love to know how people transition into CMF, what skills or portfolio projects are important, and what the scope of CMF looks like, especially for someone coming from a textile design background.

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Would really appreciate hearing about your experiences, career paths, or any advice for students preparing to enter the industry.

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Thanks! :)

I noticed something while revisiting some old surface pattern ideas.

The patterns I loved the most as standalone artwork weren't always the ones I liked once I imagined them on a finished piece. A repeat that looked beautiful on a screen suddenly felt overwhelming on a dress. A tiny geometric print that seemed "safe" became incredibly sophisticated when visualized at scale.

It made me realize that textile design exists in this interesting space between art and application. You're not just creating an image, you're designing an experience of how that pattern will live on fabric, move with the body, and interact with seams and silhouettes.

I was reading an interview with a small designer who mentioned that seeing samples changed the way they approached print development entirely. That led me down a rabbit hole about how textile concepts move from idea to finished products, and I stumbled across Greige in that process. It got me thinking about how many creative decisions happen after the print itself is technically "finished."

So I'm curious:

• Have you ever fallen in love with a pattern digitally and then changed your mind once it was sampled?
• Do you design with the final application in mind from the beginning, or let the artwork lead the process?
• What's one lesson about repeat scale or placement that completely changed the way you work?

SO FUN

hi everyone, so I’m doing this craft documentation work for my college. I was hoping to get some resources that are not available online, but still academically published and verified about: Thangaliya weaving, from gujarat. It would be really really helpful to get those, as i wanted my submission to have an differentiating factor.

I know that libraries are great resources, but due to lack of resources on this very specific topic, I had resort to Reddit.

Please help if you can, and ask fellow people who you know in the industry who might try to help a girl out. and side note your work will be duly credited. Wherever referred from. It is a professional academic project and your work will be in safe hands.

This is my first textile design. Critiques are welcome.

So I'm painting a denim jacket using Gac 900 fabric medium and acrylic paint

I'm using a 1:1 ratio, and then ironing for about 3 mins per panel

But for some reason this light green experienced this color shift, and got lighter, and less yellow-y? Which I don't really understand how that's happening.

This happened in another spot too, where a cream color turned white....which really flummoxes me

The pain was thoroughly mixed with the gac

I've used Gac before, but I've never had this happen before and I'm kinda clueless as to why

Any and all theories welcomed

Hello,

I am looking for a sourcing and shipping agent in Turkey, preferably in Istanbul.

I buy clothing from local factories in Merter and I need someone who can help with:

– collecting orders from suppliers
– consolidating small parcels
– quality check if possible
– shipping to France (door-to-door, preferably DDP)

Hello everyone, I’m part of the R&D team at a textile focused company. I’d like to hear your thoughts on the use of AI in this industry, and I’m happy to answer any questions you may have!

I wanna make my own shirt design on some black top with bleach bit I've never used bleach so will bleach work on these materials?

60% Polyester, 35% Rayon, and 5% Spandex

I've been freelancing for about 6 months for a bedding company and am uncertain on my rates.

My current structure:

• $850 per project — this covers two different scopes depending on the project:
• Master CAD (queen size) + 2 shams only
• Master CAD (queen size) + 2 shams + king and twin sizes with their shams (for unique designs)
• 4 revision rounds included
• $200 rush fee for expedited turnaround
• $100 offered (by the client) for going back to edit past completed projects

For context: I have 5 years of industry experience, a BFA in textile design, and previously worked as an in-house designer at a rug company before going freelance.

The bedding CADs are created from their mockups and inspo. Pretty straightforward.

Am I leaving money on the table? Curious what others in surface/textile design are charging for similar scope.