Sewing, Quilting etc. By ShirleyAnn Pearman: August 2024

White Fabric Coloured With Garden Flowers To Make Imprints

White Fabric Colored

With Garden Flowers To Make Imprints

Pencil Case Pouch

Cosmetic Pouch

Etc.

Flowers used Vincas, Geraniums and Marigolds.

To make the colours and imprints, use your main white cotton fabric and place the flower petals on top of the fabric. Once placed place another piece of fabric on top and roll with a rolling pin over and over to form the colours and imprints.

Cut out accordingly to make pouch.

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Microsoft Copilot in Bing

Topic Question Asked Copilot

Roll the imprint of a garden flower on a piece of fabric?

Answered by Copilot

Creating a flower imprint on fabric is a fun and creative way to capture the beauty of your garden. Here’s a simple method to do it:

Materials Needed

Fresh flowers (e.g., pansies, daisies, or any flower with a distinct shape)
Fabric (natural fibers like cotton or linen work best)
Hammer or mallet
Parchment paper or wax paper
Hard surface (like a wooden board or concrete)

Steps to Create a Flower Imprint

Prepare the Fabric:
- Wash and dry the fabric to remove any finishes.
- Lay the fabric flat on a hard surface.
Arrange the Flowers:
- Place the flowers face down on the fabric in the desired pattern.
- Cover the flowers with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper to protect them during the hammering process.
Hammer the Flowers:
- Gently but firmly hammer over the flowers through the parchment paper. This will transfer the natural pigments from the flowers onto the fabric.
- Make sure to cover the entire flower to get a complete imprint.
Reveal the Imprint:
- Carefully lift the parchment paper and remove the flower remnants to reveal the imprint on the fabric.
- Allow the fabric to dry completely.
Set the Imprint:
- To help set the color, you can iron the fabric on a low setting with a pressing cloth between the iron and the fabric.
- Alternatively, you can soak the fabric in a vinegar solution (1 part vinegar to 3 parts water) for about 30 minutes, then rinse and dry.

Tips for Best Results

Use fresh flowers with vibrant colors for the best imprints.
Experiment with different types of flowers and leaves to see which ones give the best results.
Be gentle with the hammering to avoid tearing the fabric.

This method is great for creating unique designs on fabric for various projects like pillowcases, tote bags, or even clothing. Have you tried any fabric imprinting techniques before, or is this your first time?

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Little Girl's Size Ruffle Outfit Of Top And Shorts

LITTLE GIRL'S SIZE RUFFLE OUFIT

RUFFLE STYLE TOP

RUFFLE STYLE SHORTS

Patterns used to make this outfit:-

New Look 6689

Ellie Mae Designs Ribbons And Ruffles K192

The top was taken from the Ellie Mae K192, instead of making a dress, I made the top part only. Shorts was made with the New Look 6689 as instructed by pattern. The pattern ruffles in the New Look pattern for the shorts was used as a way to make the ruffle on the top.

Foam Or Sponge Paint Brush Used To Paint On Fabric To Make This Coffee / Tea Mug Mat

Foam Or Sponge Paint Brush

Used To Paint On Fabric To Make

This Coffee / Tea Mug Mat

To Make the Coffee / Tea Mug Mat

1. Paint on the fabric as you choose; (White Cotton Fabric)

2. Cut out the fabric to the size you choose; (A Quilt Block)

3. Sandwich together as if you were going to make a quilt; in this case I did not bind, or turn it inside out methods. (fabric, batting, backing fabric)

4. Quilt as you like or choose.

5. To finish of all the raw edges. I turned it towards the back and did it as if I was hemming something like a skirt by hand.

The particular colours in choice here was during Bermuda's Cup Match Season of its Cricket Match of the Teams colours as we call it cup match colours. Red and Blue (Somerset Team) | Dark Blue and Light Blue (St. George's Team}

Paint that I used was from a kit I had around for many years by Donna Dewberry which I had not been using and decided to use when playing with fabric. Actually, its my first time experience with fabric and painting and also with foam sponge.

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