Appliqué Inkodye Jacket

Want to be able to print any item in your closet with Inkodye? When it comes to dark fabrics or detailed designs, sometimes a little creative thinking is required.

For this project, we printed custom Inkodye fabric panels and sewed them onto a jacket to create a precise, high contrast design. The final product is both professional and one-of-a-kind.

Grab some Inkodye and pick the perfect image. Then find a brush, bowl, scissors, and a good work surface.

Need some help making negatives? Our Printing Negatives guide has you covered.

This bright jacket seemed like the perfect candidate for a makeover.

It’s time to use Inkodye to bring your design to life. If you have questions about the Lumi process, our guide to Printing Photos On Cotton with Inkodye will walk you through the steps.

After printing the rest of your panels, use Inkowash to rinse out any undeveloped dye.

Use thick paper, a pencil, and scissors to shape a pattern for each fabric panel. Make sure the panels are roughly half an inch bigger than needed in each direction.

Trace each pattern onto the printed fabric. Carefully cut out all the panels. We’re getting close!

Fold over all of the panel edges until the panel is the exact size and shape needed. Finally, iron the edges so they stay in place.

If your sewing skills leave something to be desired, consider asking a friend you help you out. We got a helping hand from our friends at Apliiq.

Slow and steady, carefully stitch the Inkodye panels onto your jacket.

Congratulations! Your clothing is officially cooler than ever. Wear it with pride!

Use this technique can breathe new life into anything in your wardrobe. What are you waiting for?