Showing posts with label stencil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stencil. Show all posts

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Triple Ruffle T-Shirt Dress + Damask Stencil

Have you seen the Triple Ruffle T-Shirt Dress? You can make it using our Classic Knit Tee ... or even a store bought shirt.

The best part? We've decided to offer the Damask Stencil here on our blog for FREE ... ENJOY! Click HERE.

Not sure how to use a stencil ... here is our tutorial using Freezer Paper.

Thursday, November 04, 2010

Freezer Paper Stencils - using Dye

A perfect embellishment to complete your Knit Peasant Tees or Classic Knit Tees. A professional looking stencil is easier than you think. Here is my easy, fool-proof method for creating freezer paper stencils. PLUS ... we've included the template to make your own.

Check out the complete step-by-step instructions will full color pictures by clicking the above picture, or HERE.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Freezer Paper Stencils - using Fabric Paint

A perfect embellishment to complete your Knit Peasant Tees or Classic Knit Tees. A professional looking stencil is easier than you think. Here is my easy, fool-proof method for creating freezer paper stencils. PLUS ... we've included the template to make your own.

Check out the complete step-by-step instructions will full color pictures by clicking the above picture, or HERE.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

How to Shrink or Enlarge Templates

Do you have a template for a stencil or an iron-on transfer that you want a different size?
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I know it can be confusing it can be to enlarge or reduce a template on your printer or a copy machine. How much should the image be magnified or shrunk? Before your start, you’ll need to know two dimensions: (1) the existing size – if the design has several dimensions, use the largest one for the calculation and (2) the desired size – how big you want the design to be after enlarging or reducing.
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Pattern Resizing Formula:
Desired Size / Existing Size = Percentage to Enlarge or Reduce
Use the same formula whether you’re reducing or enlarging the pattern.
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Example: How to Enlarge Design
Existing design is 6” and desired size is 8”
8/6 = 1.33 (133%) – copy the pattern at 133% to get the desired size.
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Example: How to Reduce Design
Existing design is 9” and desired size is 5”
5/9 = .55 (55%) – copy the design at 55% to get the desired size.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Project Runway - Challenge #2





My Friend Becky, from Corduroy's Closet, has decided to do the challenges from Project Runway and I've decided to play along. Here is what I've made for week #2.

It was the Marie Claire challenge: A single look that tells the audience who the "Marie Claire" woman is. She's intelligent, she's practical, she's confident.

The pieces I decided on were simple, but highly wearable and versatile. A black shrug with gray binding around the neckline. Gray leggings with a black waistband. The show-stopping piece: A simple white tank with a dyed-flower.