How to - Embroidery on dark fabric...


I've had these pics kicking around since I made the big girl her pencil case last year.

I thought the "how to" might be of use.

I always buy my "magic disolving stuff" from Bustle & Bows. They know what I mean when I ask for that but you might want to call it Aquasol or water soluble plastic if you're asking for it in store.

This is not only useful for embroidery but I imagine many other crafty pursuits. I saw a similar product used to create a super fluffy critter on a blanket recently.

How To - Embroidery On Dark Fabric
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Posted by Kirsty | 8:00 AM | , , | 12 comments »

12 comments

  1. CurlyPops // February 20, 2009 8:28 AM  

    Great tutorial Kirsty. Thanks for the reminder on how to use aquasol. I'd forgotten all about it after Brown Owls. I think I'm going to embrace embroidery more this year!

  2. Tobi // February 20, 2009 8:44 AM  

    Ah, Kirsty, I think you are reading my mind! Just today I was reading on another blog about an new embroidery project and I thought to myself, how awful that one is limited to white materials for embroidering... and here you go showing me how I can do it on darker materials. Fantastic. I just got some chocolate brown pillowcases and would love to embelish them and now I can!

  3. edward and lilly // February 20, 2009 10:09 AM  

    This is great, I had never heard of aquasol, it's perfect for dark fabrics. Thanks :)

  4. Linda // February 20, 2009 1:07 PM  

    I LOVE your embroidery Kirsty the pencils look fab! as for that magic plastic stuff, well that's cool, I didn't know about it, thanks

  5. Rachel@oneprettything.com // February 20, 2009 2:22 PM  

    This is awesome! Especially after Lolly's embroidery week. I have so many patterns from her that would look great on jeans, thanks! I'll be linking as well.

  6. Hoppo Bumpo // February 20, 2009 2:44 PM  

    I have never heard of Aquasol either, but it looks brilliant. (And who wouldn't want another excuse to pop into Bustles & Bows?!). The tutorial is fabulous - great photos and very easy to follow.

  7. Denise Felton // February 21, 2009 7:16 AM  

    Wonderful! I've scheduled a link to this post to go live on my blog tomorrow. I hope it brings you a few extra clicks.

    Denise
    http://needlwork.craftgossip.com

  8. Sarah // February 21, 2009 12:04 PM  

    Thank you for this. I have not seen anything like it here in Hobart. WIll look when I am at the AQC - might see it there.

  9. Amanda @ www.kiddio.org // February 21, 2009 3:53 PM  

    That's fantastic, thanks so much for sharing! I'll totally be using this on my daughters' jeans :)

    best,
    Amanda @ www.kiddio.org / www.housemade.org

  10. Mary Corbet // February 22, 2009 6:19 AM  

    Hi, Kirsty! Great tutorial!!

    If you can't find aquasol readily available, you can also use Solvy (available in most sewing stores) for the same results.

    I LOVE that little pencil pattern! It's perfect!

    MC

  11. Mel Makes Pretty // February 22, 2009 11:51 PM  

    I had this question in the back of my mind, thanks for answering it. The slide show is a great way of showing tutes.
    Bless,
    Mel

  12. Elizabeth // February 25, 2009 7:17 PM  

    Thank you so much for the tutorial. You just solved a problem for me and made me a very happy girl.

    Venlig hilsen fra Denmark
    Elizabeth

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