Creating Fabric Embellishments from Scraps

[@joanlowder1376]

Your videos always give me a boost and a feeling of "I think I can do that"

[@deannaarmstrong9471]

I absolutely LOVE watching you create! Your projects always turn out so pretty!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much!

[@eileenfb1948]

I sometimes make shopping bags for charity and it is good to have a little something to decorate them with. Also it is a good opportunity to practice my embellishments.

[@TheJournalCottage]

How fun than you so much for sharing your time. 🎀🤍

[@CALB2009]

I'm SEW in love with these! Watching you create these lovely pieces sparks my imagination! Thank you for sharing!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much!

[@michellegiles4152]

These look really fun. I could even get my 14 yr old granddaughters involved. Thanks for sharing!❤

[@judiemjacobson4613]

I am a quilter but I am also a junk Journal artist and these would be beautiful in my journals. I have lots of butterflies but these flowers are just lovely and I think I will try to make some. Thank you for sharing

[@stitchesbyjulia]

These would be great in a junk journal!

[@njbyrd1617]

I love the cone flower. All of the flowers and butterflies are pretty, but that cone flower is my favorite! Thanks for sharing.

[@janl8683]

I love the free motion stitched flowers. Great for inspiration xxx

[@friedpicklechips]

I had no idea that oil pastels were water soluble! I’m getting out my old set and trying this! Thanks for a new, fun idea 🙂!!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

HI, I am using a water-soluble oil pastel. They are a student grade by the brand Portfolio. They are not market for fabric but I have tested them by washing a project and had good results. I only used 100% cotton fabric in a light color. I don't think they would work on darker fabric. Also I always heat set with an iron. This really helps push the color into the fibers. It's fun experimenting with art supplies on fabric. Thanks for watching, Julia amzn.to/3Q3tXhu

[@friedpicklechips]

Thanks for your reply! I went ahead and tried my old oil pastels with the GAC 900 and they blended just fine! Set with heat under parchment paper - worked great!

[@GardensLadyBug]

You make the cutest things. I love watching creativity at work.

[@barbaratrammell3138]

Never thought of making my own fabric embellishments. I'm a quilter so I have lots of scraps. Great video.

[@kerrywalker3005]

Adorable and easy to make! Thanks again for combining sewing with art supplies!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

It's my favorite thing to do! Thanks so much for watching, Julia

[@belindabarrett2384]

I sew and I thank you so much for sharing how to make the flowers and the Butterfly's thanks.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching, Julia

[@lottiesmith8937]

Those are so adorable and a great way to use up leftover fabric.

[@Amritadivya54]

what great ideas you have and, more importantly, share with all of us!! Thank you! I have ideas for making some of these for a charity program that I volunteer for! The Ladies will love little hand made pins that let them know they are loved.💖

[@stitchesbyjulia]

I’m so glad you are enjoying my videos! I hope you give these a try .

[@lefty4180]

Those are beautiful…love the free motion look. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@7WordsWorth]

Your fabric embellishments are phenomenal! I love the many ideas you presented here. Wow! Thank you for the great inspiration! 😍❣

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you are enjoying my projects. Julia

[@julieagar4483]

Thank you for sharing your craft. I enjoy your videos. ❤️

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

So cute Julia, loved all of them. You do inspire me ! Thankyou for sharing.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much Jean!

[@susierubio1096]

Thank you very much I always love when you do the free motion embroidery with coloring

[@CatHand]

So fun! Thanks, Julia, and have a wonderful holiday! 😃

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Cat, Thanks so much for watching! Merry Christmas!

[@pristinabread]

Those flowers are magnificent. Thank you.

[@veronicasiczewski299]

Dear Julia, these ideas are fabulous! Thank you so much! You are so creative & generous for sharing these! 🤗💕✨️

[@joane8651]

What a pleasure to watch you!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you!

[@HelpMeRhondayeah]

Love it! Thank u for sharing with us Julia!

[@marlahanks7278]

Just now seeing this! Oh my, I have alot of that pre-quilted cream fabric I got for something else & haven't cut into it yet 🤣🤣 I love how that little lace really does look like the body of the butterfly 💗💗

[@stitchesbyjulia]

I love working with the pre-quilted cream fabric. It has the body I need and color takes well. Hope you give it a try! Julia

[@fayejones6740]

I love your videos. I look forward to seeing them. You are so talented.

[@melissae.9842]

So cute!

[@debbie845]

These are all so cute thank you!

[@patskelton4202]

Love love those!!

[@dakielty]

Love this. Great techniques. I can see I’m going to be playing with my machine

[@MonaDidWhat]

Love the flowers

[@Ohio_Memory_Bears]

❤❤ thank you!!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Fabulous share, Julia!

[@BubbasChibi]

I have had some oil pastels for decades (?) and never knew you could use water with them to give them that watercolor effect. Thank you!!!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

HI, I am using a water-soluble oil pastel. They are a student grade by the brand Portfolio. They are not market for fabric but I have tested them by washing a project and had good results. I only used 100% cotton fabric in a light color. I don't think they would work on darker fabric. Also I always heat set with an iron. This really helps push the color into the fibers. It's fun experimenting with art supplies on fabric. Thanks for watching, Julia amzn.to/3Q3tXhu

[@dorisampofowah9170]

Thanks for sharing always your great ideas. 👍

[@eevagirl]

Wonderful!!

[@ritathacker3032]

You make free motion look so easy I am still trying to learn it...

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Keep practicing! It's so worth it...

[@magnoliabird]

Gorgeous

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you!

[@TheMinot60]

I had no idea you could do water color effect with WATER and oil pastels!!! Just amazed over here.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

HI, I am using a water-soluble oil pastel. They are a student grade by the brand Portfolio. They are not market for fabric but I have tested them by washing a project and had good results. I only used 100% cotton fabric in a light color. I don't think they would work on darker fabric. Also I always heat set with an iron. This really helps push the color into the fibers. It's fun experimenting with art supplies on fabric. Thanks for watching, Julia amzn.to/3Q3tXhu

[@teresaaltman5264]

Love these! Thank you

[@jacicici9940]

Muito obrigada por compartilhar seu conhecimento, amo suas idéias, te acompanho a um tempo aqui do Brasil

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@sewingchicken]

I am absolutely in love with the embellishments! That is so creative!!😊 Liked & subscribed!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much for subscribing! This is a wonderful sewing community. I'm so glad you like my video. Julia

[@HotchildinMurf]

These are great! I'm gonna have to try this (as I always think after watching your videos) !!

[@kathybost1879]

fun fun fun!!! tfs. Merry Christmas, stay warm

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Merry Christmas to you! It's frigid in MN!

[@sallyjoligocki5011]

Great idea! Thank you for sharing.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks for watching!

[@debbieekes5718]

Thank you! Love this!

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

This looks so fun & easy. 👏👏👏😎

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thanks for watching! Julia

[@karencutchey2905]

Too cool! TY for sharing

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@sherylloyd1937]

What is a big shot? Thanks, great tutorial. So creative!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

A BigShot by Sizzix is a die cutting machine that cuts shapes. Joann Fabrics and other craft stores sell it.

[@paulinestewart8188]

Your free motion always looks so perfect Julia - does your machine have controlled stitching?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, no it does not. Just lots of practice- lol😊

[@judypollatta5346]

Merry Christmas!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Merry Christmas to you!

[@carolwitt8046]

Love your embellishments, what kind of sewing foot are you using & can I use it on a normal machine or does it have to be a embroidery machine?

[@ЛідіяБондаренко-ь3ш]

Спасибо за идеи.Чудесно!

[@CobwebCottage]

Aww these are truly lovely! You've inspired me to have a go at making some for myself. Thank you for a great tutorial! ~ Cobs. in the UK

[@susan2241]

Lovely!

[@brendaseverns9704]

Love these!!! ❤️ Merry Christmas, Julia! Brenda 🌼

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Merry Christmas to you Brenda!

[@susanrascone2098]

Merry Christmas Julia!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Merry Christmas to you!

[@robindonnelly]

Ooooh… so cuuute!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi Robin! Thanks so much! Merry Christmas.

[@robyn3349]

What fun!

[@joydavis3089]

Thanks

[@bludolfin53]

Hi and thank you for sharing this project. But I had a question.....how can you iron on felt? I did it once and it singed!...Love your idea....thank you. God Bless

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Some felt is made of synthetic fibers and needs a cooler iron. A press cloth may help. There is also wool felt that can handle more heat. Hope this helps.

[@cosia5072]

How lovely... spring in december makes my heart jump. May I ask what kind of crayons you use?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, I am using the Portfolio oil pastels. They are a student grade and quite inexpensive. Here is an Amazon link: amzn.to/3v6tLEb

[@cosia5072]

@@stitchesbyjulia 💓

[@maritaranda7782]

So cut😊💖

[@lalagamma4452]

Sooooo pretty 😍🐞

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Thank you! 😊

[@tahirastitchingideas5205]

Wao nice 😊

[@dorisamstutz5888]

After you heat set will these really survive washing? I looked them up and they don’t seem to be permanent. I want to embellish clothes

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, Here's a video where I've tested different supplies on fabric and then washed it through the washing machine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4O3aoyNn6qkm5o I had good results. I recommend doing your own tests. Different fiber contents may make a difference. I used only cotton. Also these are not opaque. If you are adding color to a darker fabric you may have to use something else.

[@corinnegeffroy6025]

Bonjour comme je ne comprends pas tout, est ce que ce sont des pastels à l'huile et est ce qu'on pourra laver la création ensuite sans faire partir les couleurs? Merci de votre réponse 😉

[@SS-mk1rq]

Thank you for sharing. I was wondering about the fabric with the words. Where do you buy?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

HI. I always shop for fabric with words when I am at different fabric shops. I keep it in my stash for different projects. You can also run fabric through your printer and print phrases. I also stamp words using Archival Ink (permanent and colorfast).

[@lynnepfeffer8039]

LOVE your flowers! What will you do with these embellishments?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

HI, I love adding these to my projects. Bags, pouches, pillows, etc. I also glue them onto handmade cards. Thanks so much for watching, Julia

[@edonna7370]

Is your black thread …just a standard ? It always looks heavy..easy to see. TY

[@stitchesbyjulia]

HI, it is a regular all purpose thread from Coats and Clark. Nothing special. I do use a black bobbin thread in the bobbin which is thinner.

[@glendathorhill8704]

Love these!! What sewing machine do you use? Tia!

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, I am using a Janome Memory Craft 8200. You can free-motion stitch with most machines. Thanks for watching, Julia

[@tl8413]

How does the water activate oil pastels? I didn't think that would work.🤷😊

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, I am using water soluble oil pastels. The brand is Portfolio. They are student grade and inexpensive- less than $10 for a 24 set. I heat set with my iron and have good results with washing. You may want to experiment if you are using them on something precious. Thanks for watching! Julia

[@margaretwest6759]

Can I use water soluble WAX pastel set? Would the medium be better than water since the water tended to spread beyond flower petals? Thank you , love your work! Still practicing FMQ tho!

[@agnieszkaacka6733]

There pencils are special to fabrics? I don't understand beacous i dont speak english well. Hello from Poland

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, No these pencils are not specific to fabric. They are oil pastels- an inexpensive set. I previously tested them on fabric and had good results. They are permanent, no problems with washing. Thanks so much for watching! Julia

[@agnieszkaacka6733]

@@stitchesbyjulia Thank you 😀

[@MsJean113]

What is the name of the paint you used for the flowers

[@stitchesbyjulia]

Hi, I am using Portfolio Oil Pastels. Here is a link: amzn.to/3C2MLHA These are not marketed for fabric but I've tested and washed on fabric in this video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4O3aoyNn6qkm5o Thanks for watching, Julia

[@lindacyprus1255]

What weight thread are you using?

[@stitchesbyjulia]

HI, I am using an all purpose Coats and Clark thread.

[@ndlz1]

😍🙏

[@wandabrown4904]

I find this to be really difficult, I am just learning, maybe it will take time to practice

[@stitchesbyjulia]

It takes practice but is so worthwhile once you get the hang of it. Keep it going!

[@createa.googleaccount713]

🤩😍💖💫💥🙏🏻

[@fabriziofrancucci484]

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[@ELECTRONICAMOM]

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THEM ? THEY AREN’T WASHABLE, THE EDGES FRAY AND THE COLORS WILL RUN.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

I’ve tested this product on fabric and washed in the washing machine. I use cotton fibers and heat set with iron. The colors did not run. These are raw edge embellishments and yes the edges will fray. I love the look but I realize not everyone likes the distressed look.

[@stitchesbyjulia]

I also love adding them to handmade cards.