Bag with digital print

If you've ever wanted a tote bag for everyday use—one that's truly unique and features your own custom pattern—this is your chance.

In the Textile Lab, we’re hosting a mini workshop on digital textile printing (which also serves as training for the Mimaki textile printer) and sewing a simple tote bag for everyday and everywhere. The printed content can be anything you like, and the choice of colours and complexity of the design is entirely up to you. If you've designed a multicoloured pattern or taken a photo you'd love to see come alive on a practical item, digital printing is the perfect technique.

The printed fabric will be cut and sewn into a neat tote bag. While prior sewing knowledge is welcome, it’s not required—the product is simple enough for complete beginners to sew.

• What kind of photo do I need, and how should I prepare it?

The image file can be a standard JPEG, but it’s important that the photo has a high enough resolution for the final bag dimensions (front panel size: 31 cm x 38 cm). You’ll need an image sized 40 cm x 45 cm if you’d like the same photo on both the front and back panel, or two separate images with the same dimensions. The photo can also extend from the front to the back panel (in that case, it should be 40 cm wide and 90 cm tall). In short, there are many possibilities.

Send the prepared image to: tekstil@center-rog.si, where we’re also available for any questions you might have.

Duration: 3 x 4 hours

• Wednesday, 21 May, 4 PM–8 PM
• Thursday, 22 May, 4 PM–8 PM
• Friday, 23 May, 4 PM–8 PM

Prior knowledge:

NO. Prior sewing knowledge is welcome but not required, as the product is simple enough for complete beginners to sew.

Does the workshop count as training?

YES, participation in the course counts as completed training for the digital textile printer and sewing station. You’ll then be able to use both workstations independently during open lab hours.

About the mentors:

The course will be led by two mentors in the textile lab.

Karmen Gombač – fashion designer, tailoring and sewing expert, and specialist in numerous textile techniques and technologies.

Uroš Topić – head of the textile lab, textile and fashion designer, tailor, and connoisseur of historical garments.

Courses over €100 can be paid in two installments. Payment in two installments is possible in the “Made in Rog” store or via bank transfer based on a pro forma invoice. If you’d like to pay this way, please contact us at tajnistvo@center-rog.si.

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Participants should gather 15 minutes before the scheduled start in the entrance hall of Center Rog. Please place your personal belongings in the lockers, which the mentor will show you. Do not arrive late, as this disrupts the work process. In case of late arrival, we unfortunately cannot guarantee access to the lab.

The programme is held in Slovene unless stated otherwise.

In case of cancellation, you will be notified two days before the planned start.

If you’re unable to attend the programme, the fee is non-refundable and it is not possible to change the date. You may transfer your spot to another person—please let us know at least 24 hours in advance at: tekstil@center-rog.si

We look forward to your company and creative collaboration.