PRE-ORDER COLLECTIONS
We run pre-orders for fabrics as well as retail. Pre-orders are a way to guarantee the fabrics you want on the base you want, They can take up to 14 weeks to arrive by are slightly cheaper then retail products.
Quietly connected (preorder)
$35.00
PREORDER INFORMATION
This is a preorder item and not currently in stock. Estimated turnaround time is 6-8 weeks after the round closes.
All fabric bases (unless otherwise stated) are sold by the metre and cut in continuous lengths where possible.
Synthetic leathers and neoprene are sold in approximately 50cm (19") increments due to supplier cutting processes.
Print repeat is approximately 18cm x 18cm.
AVAILABLE BASES
Cotton Lycra
220–240gsm | 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex | 155–158cm wide
A soft, stretchy knit ideal for dresses, tees, leggings and children’s wear.
Swim Fabric
240gsm | 85% Polyester / 15% Spandex | 150cm wide
Four-way stretch performance knit suitable for swimwear and activewear.
Squish
380gsm | 92% Polyester / 8% Spandex | 145cm wide
A thick, plush stretch base with excellent recovery.
Cotton Woven
150gsm | 100% Cotton | 148–152cm wide
Lightweight woven cotton suitable for garments and quilting.
Boardshort
120gsm | 100% Polyester | 144–147cm wide
Lightweight structured woven suitable for shorts and outerwear projects.
French Terry
280gsm | 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex | 150cm wide
Midweight knit with soft loop back. Great for jumpers and lounge wear.
Canvas
250gsm | 100% Cotton | 150–152cm wide
Structured woven suitable for bags, accessories and home décor.
Minky
240gsm | 100% Polyester | 145cm wide
Soft plush fabric ideal for blankets and sensory projects.
Bamboo Lycra
260gsm | 95% Bamboo / 5% Spandex | 152cm wide
Silky soft stretch knit with beautiful drape.
Bamboo Rib Knit
300gsm | 95% Bamboo / 5% Spandex | 152cm wide
Textured stretch rib suitable for garments.
Sports Performance
280gsm | 85% Polyester / 15% Spandex | 145cm wide
Performance knit with stretch and structure.
Softshell
300gsm | 100% Polyester | 145cm wide
Weather-resistant structured fabric suitable for jackets.
Scuba Knit
320gsm | 95% Polyester / 5% Spandex | 145cm wide
Smooth, structured knit with body and stretch.
Modal Spandex Jersey
180gsm | 95% Modal / 5% Spandex | 170cm wide
Lightweight, drapey knit ideal for flowy garments.
Cotton Twill
180gsm | 100% Cotton | 145cm wide
Structured woven suitable for bottoms and bags.
Tencel
150gsm | 100% Tencel | 145cm wide
Soft, breathable woven with fluid drape.
Bamboo French Terry
280gsm | 95% Bamboo / 5% Spandex | 152cm wide
Soft midweight knit with looped back.
Linen
125gsm | 55% Linen / 45% Cotton | 137cm wide
Lightweight breathable woven.
Rayon
120gsm | 100% Rayon | 137cm wide
Lightweight woven with beautiful drape.
Brushed French Terry
280gsm | 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex | 152cm wide
Soft brushed back knit.
Corduroy
195gsm | 97% Cotton / 3% Spandex | 145cm wide
Structured woven with slight stretch.
Double Gauze
100% Cotton | 120gsm | 54 inches (approx. 137cm) wide
Lightweight, soft woven cotton with a slightly crinkled texture. Ideal for garments, baby items and breathable summer pieces.
Water Resistant Canvas
250gsm | 100% Cotton | 150–152cm wide
Structured cotton canvas with a water-resistant treatment applied after printing. Suitable for bags, accessories and structured projects.
Polyester Water Resistant Canvas
100% Polyester | 240gsm | 57 inches (approx. 145cm) wide
Durable polyester woven with a water-resistant finish. Suitable for bags, accessories and structured outdoor projects. Not fully waterproof.
Nylon Repel
100% Polyester | 300gsm | 57 inches (approx. 145cm) wide
Heavyweight water-resistant woven suitable for jackets, outerwear and bag projects requiring structure and durability.
Tamatoa (Shiny & Smooth) Synthetic Leather
(Smooth Vinyl – Felt Backed)
1mm thick | 54 inches (approx. 137cm) wide
Sold in approximately 50cm (19") increments.
Smooth surface with a noticeable sheen and soft felt backing. Suitable for structured bags and statement pieces.
OG Synthetic Leather
(Textured / Diamond Hatch Vinyl – Woven Backed)
1mm thick | 54 inches (approx. 137cm) wide
Sold in approximately 50cm (19") increments.
Matte textured finish with woven backing for added stability. Ideal for structured bags and projects requiring more body.
More Buttery than Buttery Smooth Synthetic Leather (Vault rounds only)
(Smooth Vinyl – Felt Backed)
1mm thick | 54 inches (approx. 137cm) wide
Sold in approximately 50cm (19") increments.
Smooth surface with a soft satin sheen and felt backing. Slightly less glossy than Tamatoa with a supple hand feel.
Neoprene (Vault rounds only)
Sold in approximately 50cm (19") increments. Structured synthetic rubber-backed base ideal for bags and accessories.
Domestic Shipping
Flat rate for all products $15
Up to 5 kilos. After that shipping needs to be invoiced
NZ
Flat rate shipping $22.50
Up to 2 kilos.
United States
Standard delivery
Small satchel
22 x 35.3cm
Up to 500g
$24.00
Medium satchel
26.5 x 38cm
Up to 1kg
$36.90
Large satchel
31 x 40.5cm
Up to 2kg
$62.70
United Kingdom
Standard delivery
Small satchel
22 x 35.3cm
Up to 500g
$29.40
Medium satchel
26.5 x 38cm
Up to 1kg
$42.30
Large satchel
31 x 40.5cm
Up to 2kg
$68.10
ALL others
Small satchel
22 x 35.3cm
Up to 500g
$29.40
Medium satchel
26.5 x 38cm
Up to 1kg
$42.30
Large satchel
31 x 40.5cm
Up to 2kg
$68.10
What exactly is a “Preorder”?
A preorder means you’re ordering fabric before it’s printed.
Instead of holding large amounts of stock, we:
• Open a preorder window
• Collect orders
• Print only what’s been ordered
• Ship once the fabric arrives and is cut
This keeps things sustainable and allows us to offer a much wider range of designs and bases.
Shipping Times
Preorders
Our current preorder turnaround time is 6–8 weeks from round closure.
While we often complete orders sooner (recent rounds have averaged closer to 5 weeks), we always ask customers to allow the full quoted timeframe.
Retail Orders
Retail orders are typically dispatched within 3 business days, and most ship the next business day.
If you need an order sooner, please reach out — I’ll always do my best to help where possible, and we can look at express shipping options if needed 🙏
What is the benefit of a preorder to you as a customer?
• Preorders are offered at a slightly discounted price compared to retail
• Choose exactly the base you want for the print you love
• Secure your fabric without the stress of “fastest fingers” launch days
• Opportunity to request custom scaling or edits — if you ever want something adjusted, feel free to reach out and we’ll see what’s possible 🙏
Do you offer returns?
Because all fabric is custom printed:
• We can’t accept returns for change of mind
• Small colour variations can occur due to screen differences
If there’s ever a fault or we’ve made a mistake with your order, we’ll absolutely make it right — so please do reach out 🙏
(A fault includes printing defects or incorrect print/base supplied.)
Do you offer combined shipping?
Unfortunately, we aren’t able to offer combined shipping at this time, as orders are processed and dispatched separately.
How can I pay for my pretties?
We currently offer Afterpay, PayPal, and Shopify Payments.
Do you offer Gift Vouchers?
I do ❤️
You’ll find them under the Retail section of the menu.
How do I keep up to date and become a VIP in the Inklings world?
The Inklings and the Kraken Facebook group is a fantastic way to stay in touch and in the loop. Myself and my fabulous team update the group regularly with news of upcoming rounds, preorder updates, and more.
We’ve also built an inclusive, safe, and inspiring community of sewists where we can share all our pretties with each other.
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/inklingsandthekraken
You don’t need Facebook to order — all key updates are also shared via email.
Do you have a bricks and mortar store I can come and pat the pretty fabrics?
Oh, that’s the dream, isn’t it? A store surrounded by all the fabrics and bits — “Hills are alive with the sound of music” style, arms out, twirling in the middle. Sigh.
Unfortunately, no — we are an online-only store at this time.
What are your fabric bases?
This is our current list of bases. It’s always evolving — new bases may be added, and occasionally some may be removed.
Printed Fabric Bases:
• Cotton Lycra Knit — 220–240gsm, 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex
• Bamboo Lycra — 240gsm, 95% Bamboo / 5% Spandex
• French Terry — 280gsm, 95% Cotton / 5% Spandex
• Cotton Woven — 150gsm, 100% Cotton
• Canvas — 280gsm, 100% Cotton
• Swim Fabric — 240gsm, 85% Polyester / 15% Spandex
• Sports Performance (Athletic Knit) — 85% Polyester / 15% Spandex
• Boardshort — 120gsm, 100% Polyester (width approx. 144–147cm)
• Squish — 380gsm, 92% Polyester / 8% Spandex
• Minky — 240gsm, 100% Polyester
• Bamboo Ribbing
• Buttery Smooth Synthetic Leather — softer, slightly thinner, smooth surface, woven back
• Standard Synthetic Leather — thicker, textured surface, woven back
