Even though I can’t sew I can still play with fabric. I have a collection of small pieces of dyed, painted, and otherwise already mucked up fabric that I decided to add to in hopes I could make some silk purses from sows’ ears. Out came stencils, thermofax screens, and homemade stamps; along with fabric paints.
My silk purse success rate was about 50%, but I spent an enjoyable few days pretending child’s play was adult work.
I like the results I got from a large stencil of numbers.
I improved thermofax screened prints of weeds.
I added more layers to previously stamped cloth with yarn wrapped around a piece of cardboard.
I made some murky pieces which I won’t waste your time on. Now if could just get my husband out of the house long enough so I don’t get caught sewing.
I really like those! Especially the one on the bottom right. What a fun way to expand your fabric stash and prepare for more unique creations.
I have a soft spot for making new fabrics, aka surface design, with paints, inks, etc. I hope to try digital printing with an outfit like Spoonflower.
I love seeing this pieces – so fun! The screened weeds are wonderful. You behave yourself now!
But behaving is sooooo boring.
I’m glad you’ve found a way to play with fabric that won’t hurt you!
I’ve also been gluing fabric collages together. Heavens knows I have enough scraps to use.