the family Click image to enlarge Carlee Murphy, fiskateer #2225 - I got my first rotary cutter for working with fabric, especially for quilting, but since using it on paper, it has not gone back and I now have one for paper and one for fabric. I swear by my rotary cutter, ruler and self heal mat! I like that I can get an exact measurement and an exact cut…and that I can go through multiple layers, too.Difficulty rating
Instructions (Print version) To make fabric paper, cut a piece of fabric approximately 1 inch on each side bigger than the size you want.
Lightly cover a piece of plain lightweight card stock with glue from a glue stick. Lay your fabric on the glued surface leaving 1 inch around the edges. You can smooth it out for a flat look, or wrinkle it up for more texture.
Set your sewing machine to low tension, and a long stitch (I use 4 usually). For this layout, I wanted the stitching to mimic vines so I started at one side of the page and sewed in a wavy line. When I got to the other side, I turned the page and sewed back.
Finish the edges of your fabric paper by stitching a border. This secures your fabric in place well.
Lay your fabric paper on a self heal mat with the fabric side down. Using a rotary cutter and ruler (I love my 6” x 24”) even out the edges of the fabric by matching it to the edges of the paper and cutting off the excess.
Optional: Stop edges from fraying by using Fray Check.
Mat photo – ink edges. Punch one side with a border punch.
Mat journaling – ink edges. Punch one side with a border punch.
Adhere journaling and photo to page. Add title.
Lay flower embellishments on layout. When you have the placement you like, use eyelet setters to make holes. Attach flowers with brads.
Attach larger decorative flowers with glue dots or foam to add dimension. |
