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!
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!):
10 comments:
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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!
ReplyDeleteWonderful. Especially love the last photo !
ReplyDeleteI voted for your look! I just love it and the inspiration pieces.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great and fun to do. Thanks for the tut!
ReplyDeleteI 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!!!!
ReplyDeleteI finally caved in and bought the screening kit this outfit has me sold hands down you are amazing Ashley...
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Such a cool outfit. And I love her pose!
ReplyDeleteThe 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!
ReplyDeleteFor 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.
ReplyDeleteThe 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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