Here at Charlie & Paisley, our core values are focused on sustainability and the promotion of slow fashion.
Learn how to make natural purple dye from plants, fruits, and vegetables including basil, grapes, hibiscus, blackberries,and maple bark.
Thai artist Uttaporn Nimmalaikaew paints multiple layers of canvas, thread, fabric, and netting to create stunning works of three-dimensional art.
British artist Mandy Pattullo creates gorgeous pieces of stitched and pieced textiles using vintage fabrics and embroideries.
Learn four simple methods forto created textured fabric for your quilt
Thai artist Uttaporn Nimmalaikaew paints multiple layers of canvas, thread, fabric, and netting to create stunning works of three-dimensional art.
THIS POST IS REPUBLISHED FROM 2015: I started this rug as a bit of an experiment and with no plan to create a tutorial so please forgive me if the photos are a little cobbled together. OK guys, now this is more of a marathon than a sprint (although it is super quick) so I think we need to organise ourselves before we start. Why ? because of course I jumped in feet first and fluffed up a few things and could have done them better so you guys get the benefit of my experience. You will need : Cotton sashing cord: I started with 8mm and had to really squeeze it under my presser foot. Once I ran out of 8mm I had to use 7mm - and it was much easier. You may need to see what your own machine is happy to cope with. My finished rug measures approx 47 inches across and I used 125 metres (almost 400 feet) of cotton sashing. Fabric strips: Any length x 1 1/4 inches wide. (Depending on my mood, I ripped some and cut some.) My strips varied between 1 and 2 inches but I found the narrower ones easiest to wrap. I have no idea how much fabric I used but my scraps are once more actually fitting in the scrap basket. Polyester Thread : Lots of thread - more thread than you can imagine. It is a good idea to pre-wind a stack of bobbins as well, because once you get started you are going to want to keep on going - it is highly addictive! Jeans needle: I started with a regular needle and broke one before commonsense kicked in and I switched to a jeans needle. Set Up: OK guys, this is the secret to success. You need to be able to sew somewhere that your machine will be at the same level as a flat surface roughly the size of the rug you want to make. You cannot fudge this step or you will end up making a basket. I started by putting the weird little plastic table on my sewing machine (I have never used it) but in the early stages the rug grows so quickly that it outgrew that little table in no time. In the end, my kitchen table, butted up against the kitchen bench (With the Guinness book of records under my machine to raise it) was the perfect workstation. There is a box, also on a book behind my machine and once the rug got wider than this arrangement I put chairs next to the bench. Yep, home beautiful all the way. You really need to be able to sort this out, if you don't have a flat surface it is impossible to keep your rug flat. Machine settings: I set my machine at the widest zigzag stitch possible and the stitch length at roughly the midpoint of what my machine offers. Getting started: Simply wrap one of the strips around the end of your sashing, making sure you have covered the end. If you look closely you can see, not only the zigzag stitch but also a straight stitch running the length of the cord. I began by stitching the length of the cord after I had wrapped it. I soon realised this was double handling and it wasn't really needed. Wind your covered sashing into a circle and sew. It could not be simpler. Joining: Simply tuck the next fabric strip into the one previous and keep wrapping. You will most likely get little bits hanging out - it is no problem at all, they get hidden as you add the next row around the rug. I began by sewing the ends of the sashing cord together but that meant taking the rug out of the machine each time. The sashing cord had tape on each end to stop fraying, so in the end I just taped them together - woohoo !! Easy !! As the rug grows it is going to get heavier - a lot heavier ! It will then become harder for your machine to 'pull' the rug through. Once the rug became very large, I would sew about 20 cm and then pull the rug around, constantly readjusting it so I was doing the heavy work not the machine. Tips: if you have a needle up/needle down function on your machine set it at needle up. Once your rug gets large and heavy and you start shoving it around a bit,you are less likely to break a needle if you leave it up. Finishing: I took this photo late at night so please excuse it. I wrapped the end of the sashing in sticky tape (just one layer) and then cut it, tapering it to a kind of point. I covered the raw cut edge with a bit more tape and then wrapped it and sewed. A little spot of backtacking and the rug is done! Note : My machine collected an amazing amount of lint during this project. I am not sure if it was the hours of sewing in one sitting, or something to do with the cotton sashing but it is worth your while to stop every few hours and remove the lint build up. If you have any questions I will answer them in the comments so everyone can read them, so make sure you pop back to get your answer.
Your shoulders are like a clothes hanger: Every top, jacket, and dress you put on hangs from them. If you want your clothes to look better on you than on…
Using some of that “stuff “in the sewing room Mystery is at the heart of creativity. That, and surprise. Julia Cameron While doing the New year tidy up in my sewing, creating, p…
About Give a second life to old or plain clothes or shoes by adding colorful motifs or drawings created by you. Jazz up your tired-looking curtains, lampshades, and cushions with your embroidery designs. This course is your invaluable guide to practicing one of the most versatile crafts. No wonder embroidery is so in vogue right now. Step by step, you’ll quickly and easily learn different embroidery stitches and techniques. With all the embroidery patterns in the course, you’ll be bursting with imaginative ways to upcycle old materials. Create a unique look for everything you wear. See how smocking transforms your clothes, lampshades, pillows, and curtains. Discover the joys of beadwork to add sparkle to your wardrobe. Start exploring your creativity through embroidery today. Requirements International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume. Lessons Module 1: Introduction Introduction to embroidery Hand embroidery Tools and materials Care of embroidery Module 2: Creating Designs Working with a frame Creating a design Transferring a design Module 3: Types Of Stitches Flat stitches Crossed stitches Looped stitches Knotted stitches Project: Basket labels Project: Cross stitch serving mat Project: Recipe book cover Module 4: Fantastically Simple Techniques For Hand Embroidery Monograms and lettering Project: Monogrammed pocket Couching Project: Bottle bag Project: Velvet Scarf Module 5: Advanced Hand Embroidery Techniques Drawn thread work Pulled thread work Project: Drawn and pulled thread tray cloth Cutwork pillow Module 6: Fun With Hand Embroidery Techniques Smocking Project: Smocked bangle bag Project: Smocked tube top Module 7: Beautiful Beaded Hand Embroidery Beadwork Project: Beaded evening wrap project Project: Beaded beach bag Project: Beaded espadrilles Module 8: Simple Machine Embroidery For The Beginner Introduction to machine embroidery Machines and equipment Machine stitches Designing for a machine Border motifs Project: Bordered hand towel Project: Ribbon bordered skirt Module 9: Advanced Machine Embroidery Techniques Freestyle machine embroidery Machine embroidered fabrics Project: Tote with picture pocket Project: Corsage Project: Ruffled scarf Project: Trinket box Project: Baby coverlet Career Who is this course for? Everyone. Imagine the joy of creating something artistic with your own two hands Anyone who wants a more sustainable lifestyle can learn embroidery to reuse and recycle old clothes, furniture and furnishings Anyone seeking a mindful hobby which is both artistic and practical Artists and designers can make works of art using needle and thread Anyone who wants to make extra income by selling beautiful handmade gifts The art of stitching is super for relieving stress, depression or anxiety as you got lost in creating your embroidery Clothes designers and shoemakers can add motifs and designs to their products How will it help me Learn to switch off, relax and stay creative while making new clothes and home furnishings. See curtains, cushions and any pieces of material as blank canvases to add your unique embroidery design. Certification You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement. Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally. All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution. Creator Susie Johns Expertise: Sewing and Crafts A London-based artist and stitcher, Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in papercrafts and embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines and is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, drawing, papier-mâché, crochet and embroidery. She also teaches craft workshops.
Are you looking for ideas on how to manipulate fabric? In this tutorial I introduce a whole bunch of different types of tucks for you to choose from.
Chicago-based artist Rosemary Holliday Hall envisions transformation through Encyclia Imagosis, a sculptural series that brings the physical processes of insect metamorphosis to a human scale. The four artworks consist of oxidized fabric stretched across metal structures, creating a translucent form that highlights the spacious shape of the wireframe. Similar to insect chrysalises, the meshy works serve as a symbolic site for change. “Encyclia Imagosis investigates various ways we make sense of the world and relate to ourselves and others through imagination, metaphor, and material,” the artist writes. More
Mr. Finch, a reserved artist in England who goes only by this name, creates beautiful woodland creatures and plants that seem to have come right out of old English fables. Hares, spiders and mushrooms are recurring characters in his dream-like pieces, which are also inspired by British folklore and fairytales. They are all sewn out of vintage textiles, each of which has a story to tell.
Buffets, puffs ... Beautiful! In clothes, in accessories, in the interior ...
Are you looking for ideas on how to manipulate fabric? In this tutorial I introduce a whole bunch of different types of tucks for you to choose from.
Create amazing prints with the sun! See How to Make Cyanotype Prints on Fabric! It's an easy photographic process for amazing blue art!
