Digital Fabric Printing at Home and Online

Jennifer Rapacki

Tech Saavy, EQ Wiz, Fabric Lover

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All Abilities

2.5 Hours

Be Your Own Fabric Designer and Create a Print-On-Demand Collection

Join Jennifer Rapacki, a seasoned professional in technology and quilting, as she demystifies fabric printing using Photoshop Elements. Jennifer's diverse background in computer information systems, coupled with her passion for sewing and quilting, forms the foundation of this course.

Discover the intricacies of inkjet printing at home, decipher the nuances between pigment and dye inks, and receive tips on finding the perfect printer for your creations. Gain valuable insights into pixelating photos, rectifying distortions, and crafting quilt labels and yard files. With Jennifer's expertise, you'll master essential Photoshop Elements techniques, from banishing redeye to refining photo lighting, and navigate file formats and resolution for impeccable prints. By the end of this course, you'll transform photos into breathtaking art quilts and tailor fabric sizes to your liking.

Photoshop Elements is a one-time fee, paid computer program for photo editing. A free 30-day trial can be found here: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements/free-trial.html

What you will learn

Understand the intricacies of inkjet printing at home
Differentiate between pigment and dye inks and their applications in fabric printing
Tips for selecting the ideal printer for fabric printing projects
Techniques for pixelating photos, correcting distortions, and creating quilt labels and yard files
Master essential Photoshop Elements skills such as removing redeye and enhancing photo lighting
Navigate file formats and resolution settings to ensure high-quality fabric prints
Includes access to course videos, downloads, the Creative Spark private community, and discussion with your instructor. Your course content does not expire.