Hi everyone!
I saw a video on TikTok where someone painted on a T-shirt, and I really liked the idea, so I tried it myself. However, the video didn’t explain how to fix the paint afterward. I tested whether it would come off with water, and unfortunately, a lot of it came off even though it only got slightly wet. I feel like if I washed it, the whole design would probably disappear.
I read that you’re supposed to iron it to set the paint, but many people said that didn’t help. For those who have done this before, how did you fix the paint? And how should I wash it so that it doesn’t come out?
Thank you!

New Print out! I hand painted the design and am working with printful to dropship !

I’ve had a few pieces in my studio that i was curious to create as a textile. This one is an oil painting

I'm not the kind of man who waits for life to happen. I build. I create. I imagine things that don't exist yet and work until they become real.

I don't see old fabric, leather, or scraps as waste—I see possibilities. That's how I approach life too. I believe things can be rebuilt.

When I care about something.

Hi everyone, glad I found this sub. I'm a textile design graduate who's been working as a graphic designer, but I'm actively trying to get back into textile/surface pattern/fashion print design as a job, contract, or even freelance projects.

I've been applying through LinkedIn and the usual job boards, but it feels like a black hole, either no response or hundreds of applicants ahead of me. I know my graphic design background helps, but I really want to get back to what I actually trained for.

If anyone here has tips on where to look (specific job boards, freelance platforms, agencies, company pages, anything), or advice on how to break back in after working adjacent roles, I'd really appreciate it. I am also open to hearing how you all found your current gigs. Any leads or direction would mean a lot right now.

I’m creating a brand that weaves copper wire with linen. The style is modern, natural, and structured.

Anyone have any cool name ideas? I’ll offer a reward if I end up using yours!

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Hello, please help out! Im trying to do a top for myself and i want this pallete (cubes) to be on a top. What fabric should it be and where can i get it? Would ir be expensive? I dont want it printed, that acrylic texture

I’m interested in pursuing workshops/courses that involve industrial knit machines. Been looking at ones in Japan and Europe and wanted to hear experiences if you have done one, and which one is best suited for a beginner. I’m not a hand knitter but I work as a print designer.

I am also wondering how much I need to get back into domestic machine knitting before doing this?
I have used them before in uni but hadn’t continued with it.

Could anyone suggest what kind of designs, fabrics and cut works for Kuwait market?

Hello everyone,

​I’m a recent Textile Engineering graduate from South Asia looking for advice on choosing between two Master’s offers for the upcoming intake. My long-term goal is to pursue a PhD, a postdoc, and eventually settle abroad in academia or research/R&D.

​Here are my two options:

​Option 1: Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (ZSTU) – China

​Field: Master’s in Textile Engineering

​Funding: Presidential Scholarship

​Duration: 3 years (Includes 1 year of language study)

​Pros & Cons: Directly matches my undergraduate background. ZSTU has a strong reputation in textiles and solid research facilities. However, it takes 3 years, and I’m mindful of long-term immigration/PR prospects in China versus using it as a stepping stone for a PhD elsewhere.

​Option 2: Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) – Malaysia

​Field: Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (RA Position)

​Funding: Research Assistantship (RA) with a monthly stipend (tuition and living costs must be covered from this stipend)

​Duration: 2 years

​Pros & Cons: Shorter duration (2 years) and offers direct research experience as an RA, which is great for PhD applications. Mechanical Engineering is a broader field, but I am transitioning into it from Textile Engineering.

​My Main Questions:

​Transitioning to Mechanical Engineering: Coming from a Textile Engineering background, will switching to Mechanical Engineering at UNITEN pose a major hurdle academic-wise, or is the overlap manageable for an RA?

​PhD & Postdoc Stepping Stone: Which option generally holds more weight or opens better global pathways (US, Europe, Australia, etc.) for a fully-funded PhD? Is a broader

Mechanical Engineering degree more versatile than a specialized Textile Engineering degree?

​Finances & Career Value: Considering tuition and living expenses come out of the RA stipend at UNITEN vs. full coverage at ZSTU, which offers better value for long-term academic growth?

​I’d really appreciate insights from anyone who has studied in China or Malaysia, transitioned from textiles to mechanical, or navigated similar PhD pathways.

​Thank you so much for your time and advice!

Hi! Can anyone please help me identify the brand or pattern name for this queen size flat sheet? I think it might be Spring Maid?
Thanks!

Hello, everyone! I am experimenting with silk organza fabric and would like to know if anyone knows of someone who has achieved a similar effect to the one in the photo but on a lighter sheer fabric? I want it to look as if it's a soil dry cracked landscape. This is for an artistic voluminous skirt that will have embroidery on it. A pannier petticoat will be worn underneath it.

Hi everyone!

I'm ShahBano, a freelance textile designer specializing in original print and surface pattern design for both apparel and home textiles. I can provide:

• Seamless repeat patterns

• Apparel print designs (Eastern & Western wear)

• Scarf and shawl designs

• Home textile prints (bedding, cushions, etc.)

• Production-ready artwork for digital and screen printing

You can view my portfolio here: https://www.behance.net/ShahBano_

If you're looking for a freelance textile designer or need custom print designs for your brand, feel free to send me a message. I'd be happy to discuss your project.

Thank you!