Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Printing and Painting Fabric (A Tutorial)


Can't find the perfect fabric for a project? You can make your own! Here's Boo wearing the jumpsuit I made for Week 3 of Project Run and Play....it's a basic style, I just needed to make the perfect print for it!

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The basic jumpsuit consisted of 4 pieces of gray knit:


First, I silk screened several different layers of a butterfly print......


....in dark gray, turquoise and bright yellow (see basic silk screening tutorial here):


Using Setacolor transparent fabric paints....


.....I mixed a diluted hot pink color:


I used a large paint brush to paint areas of the fabric to add dimension:


After the fabric was dry I heat set the entire outfit using an iron to make it permanent:


The inspiration for this outfit was Alexander McQueen.:


But the print and style had to be something more childish and less botanical....whimsical and fun....comfortable and easily washed (Lil Blue Boo criteria!):

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You can use either of these techniques to create something for the Lil Blue Boo / Dharma Trading 2011 Design Challenge!


10 comments:

  1. This is amazing, super cool, and totally cute! What a talent you have!!! My daughter would love it if I could make her outfits like that. Great job!

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  2. Wonderful. Especially love the last photo !

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  3. I voted for your look! I just love it and the inspiration pieces.

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  4. This looks great and fun to do. Thanks for the tut!

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  5. I have been wanting to try silk screening for a while. Maybe when I get a chance I can go through your tutorials...you do such CUTE things with silk screening!!!!

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  6. I finally caved in and bought the screening kit this outfit has me sold hands down you are amazing Ashley...


    Amanda

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  7. Such a cool outfit. And I love her pose!

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  8. The moment I read that you made the fabric print I was blown away! You are so talented! I can't wait to try out the techniques thanks for sharing!

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  9. For the record... i really think you should have won this past week's challenge. by far the most innovative! as much as i love making dresses and skirts for my little girl, it was so refreshing to see this fun, cute outfit. way to go! keep up the good work. i always look forward to seeing what you are going to come up with.

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  10. The fabric is gorgeous! I've seen silk-screening tutorials before, but add in the painting, and it really becomes something special. I'd love to try it sometime, but I think I may be too chicken!

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