Project
Floral Fabric Boxes and Journals
Source
Martha Stewart Living, May 2007Get More
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This Mother's Day, make a lasting impression on fabric-covered boxes and journals by using bold, geometric patterns.
Materials
- Fabric
- Medium paintbrush
- Fabric stiffener
- Flower punch
- Grid ruler
- Glue stick
Steps
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Step 1 of 4
Begin by punching fabric flowers: Lay a piece of fabric in a shallow tray. With a medium paintbrush, apply enough fabric stiffener to saturate, but not soak, the fabric. Let it dry, about 1 hour. Repeat with any remaining fabric.
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Step 2 of 4
Stiffen fabric and punch out flowers or petals.
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Step 3 of 4
Lay out your design on the object. For linear patterns, use a grid ruler as a guide to keep them running straight.
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Step 4 of 4
Apply petals or flowers with a glue stick; make sure to cover the back of each shape completely with adhesive to prevent curling.
Reviews (1)
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You can also stabilize fabric by ironing freezer paper to your fabric then after punching your design just remove the freezer paper. I have also used fabric and freezer paper in my printer. When ironing the freezer paper to fabric.....make sure the waxed side is ironed to the wrong side of fabric.