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Hello, I’m Amy, the maker behind Indie Ink Apparel. If you’ve ever seen my studio, you’ll know it’s usually full of stacks of blank t-shirts, sketchbooks and full of the smell of inks and emulsions! I’ve always loved those pieces of clothing in your wardrobe that mean something or have a story behind them. In a world of fast fashion, filled with fleeting trends, I wanted to create something different. I love to hear about people’s connections with their hometowns and local ar

For this blog, I want to take you behind the scenes and reveal the journey every t-shirt goes through. There's a lot of love and energy that goes into creating quality hand-printed tees from my small studio in Yorkshire, and I'm still learning every day! Sketch to Digital Most of the time, it all begins with my sketchbook, some research and a good old fashioned mood board. I also have a running list of ideas and quotes that I think would look great on a tee. I start with an i

The Daruma Doll tee has always been a personal favourite of mine, and I've been so happy to see how much you all love it too. I wanted to share the story behind this design, because it’s more than just a cool graphic, it’s a memory from a trip that inspired so much creativity. Back in 2024, I took a short break from Indie Ink and went travelling with my partner. It was a much needed creative reset, and even though I wasn't focused on new designs, inspiration was everywhere. W