Guest Katie Nelson created the look of designer linens, fabrics and curtains through fabric decoupage. Her craft allows for a stylish look without the hefty designer price tag.
Materials:
100-percent cotton fabric
scissors
iron
fusible webbing
Steps:
- Roughly cut out the fabric motif you want to transfer.
- Iron the back side of the cut-out to the fusible webbing, being careful not to let the iron touch the excess webbing. (It will stick!)
- With the paper still on the back side of the ironed-on webbing, use scissors to cut away the excess webbing and material around the motif.
- Peel the paper off and iron the back side onto the right side of the fabric. This will adhere the motif to the base cloth.
- With scissors, cut along the outline of the motif, through both layers of fabric, to create a finished hem that won't unravel. In Nelson's example, the motif actually became part of the edge of the tablecloth.
Nelson's tips:
- This technique works well for window treatments, bedskirts, tablecloths, sheets and pillowcases. You can even try it on clothing.
- After laundering an item, you should re-iron the motif. Although the design should hold up well in the wash, this preventative measure will extend the life of your original creation.
- Always use a very hot iron.
- Use 100 percent cotton fabric for the base cloth. Mixed blends may melt under a hot iron.
Window Valance:
Wickerwork, color ivy - discontinued
#661830 Potting shed , color thistle
#661381 Marketplace, color poppy
Apron:
#600391 Valley plaid, color lake
Cara Mia stripe, color lake - discontinued
Tote Bag:
Yew Too, color blue - discontinued
Wickerwork, color ivy - discontinued
Tablecloth:
Summer rose, color azalea - discontinued
Napkins:
#645862 Royal Damask, color evergreen
Dust ruffle & pillows:
#601446 Keepsake check, color denim
Comforter pillows:
#660450 Rosewood, color indigo
Resources fabrics and patterns - Waverly
Waverly
Website:
www.waverly.com
Trans web fusible webbing
paper-backed, lightweight fusible web
HTC Inc. (formerly HTC- Handler Textile Corp.)
Company is no longer in business
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