tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404513230073818801.post5883093596504848024..comments2023-04-05T10:24:00.039-04:00Comments on Cuz I Said Sew: Fabric Paint & StencilsPixel Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464601854437518024noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404513230073818801.post-49514092909798946762012-03-28T15:28:18.957-04:002012-03-28T15:28:18.957-04:00Hmm, I'll look into that. Thanks.
I was sudd...Hmm, I'll look into that. Thanks.<br /><br />I was suddenly struck by the overpowering NEED to have the wallpaper from Disney's Haunted Mansion (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3611073942_b099599169.jpg) as a fabric. I have grand visions of a swirly black skirt with purple godets and spooky trim. <br /><br />I know, I am a walking cliche.Pixel Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17464601854437518024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1404513230073818801.post-38571510090302378482012-03-28T13:20:53.258-04:002012-03-28T13:20:53.258-04:00It's easier with plastic stencil blanks (can f...It's easier with plastic stencil blanks (can find the stuff at an art supply store, Michaels, & sometimes Jo-Ann's). You can cut the blank with an x-acto knife into whatever design you like. Then place it on the fabric, use a light amount of paint, & go! Check the paint instructions - some types need to be heat-set w/an iron before you can wash it (oh, & make sure to pre-wash the fabric before you start :-).<br /><br />There's another way to do it w/freezer paper, but I haven't tried it. I'm sure if you do a web search, you'll find instructions, & I've heard that's just as easy, plus cheaper.Trystan L. Basshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08397943306522024963noreply@blogger.com