How to Stencil Fabric (2 easy and proven methods)

[@Taitcreates639]

Trying to use acrylic paint to stencil on cotton dish towels, flour sacks. Learning is half the fun. Nice tutirial

[@7Wounds]

Thank you for making this mindblowingly simple

[@brif5777]

Thank you for this video it was very clear and easy to follow. I, personally, love the idea of using freezer paper. I don't always know until I start making my project on what I want the stencil to look like. However, if I want a pattern that is already in a premade stencil I will buy it. Happy Crafting from Phoenix, AZ. 🤗❤️

[@pianomusic4you]

I enjoyed the video. I prefer to make my own stencils.

[@anammolina8636]

Love them both...already bought a Stencil package...thank you!

[@mamahallmark]

You are my new favorite person!!! This was the best tutorial!

[@SarahVanderkooy]

Wow, thank you I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@SalvationArt]

This is one of the most satisfying videos I have watched in regards to fabric painting. Thank you🙏

[@carolynwright6745]

Hello Ms. Vanderkooy, thank you so much for your teaching and sharing with us, what you learn. Thank you 🙏🏾 so much. Peace and Love 💗

[@catherinemelnyk]

I plan on selling market bags, much like the cotton tote ypu've used in this video. Just wanted to see a stencil technique so I know how to do it. Thanks for the video.

[@Taimok09]

If i could smash this Like Button 1 million times i would . I appreciate your video . It was indeed helpful and straight to the point . Thank You so much 🖤🙏🏾💯 .

[@LoveRenovations]

Looks great! I love how big of a difference a stencil can make with so little effort!

[@charlottesharkey4803]

I'm stenciling on silk, so I plan on using an adhesive stencil, using temp fabric pattern spray adhesive on any stencil. Fingers crossed.

[@Tejpalsinghchauhan5805]

Hlo mam i m from India and i m biggest fan of your videos

[@dianekent922]

i enjoyed the video, and would make my own stencil too! Thank you

[@JennyfromOhio]

Girl, this helps me so much! I’ve been using the store-bought stencils and a low tack spray adhesive and having just a dickens of a time, trying to get it to restick to fabric, and also be able to be washable! The idea that I can use my cricket for stencils never occurred to me L O L

[@margaretnew9838]

This is awesome!! I never knew about freezer paper!

[@SarahVanderkooy]

I'm so glad you saw this, it's a game changer for sure!

[@DivineElementsDesign]

Oh my. You made it look so easy and fun. I love the idea of personalizing the canvas bag with stencils. Great job!!

[@cynthiafernando8310]

After finishing the design what is the drying duration. Do we have to iron the finished design? I am a newcomer to this field. Thank you so much for your instructions. God bless.❤

[@SarahVanderkooy]

Heat setting fabric paint with an iron is a good practice but I don't do it every time and my designs still hold up well. Once the paint is completely dry, place a thin towel or piece of fabric over the top and iron on low to medium heat for up to 30 seconds. Then let it cool and will be set even better than before.

[@mehrunissapirzada2719]

Love both ideas

[@ourdiyary]

Great methods! Stenciling fabric can be so tricky because it’s so flexible. 👍🏼 I also appreciate how you have a machine stencil and a no machine stencil option.

[@SarahVanderkooy]

Thanks Lindsey, gotta have options!

[@marytervo5560]

You make it so easy. I would like to day it myself

[@raftrs]

This was very helpful! Question: if I have mini rollers, could I use those compared to a brush? If so, do you have a recommendation for a good mini roller? I have a huge robe that I'm stenciling, and a mini roller might save me some hand strength 😂

[@SarahVanderkooy]

Yes you can do that. I would opt for a foam roller and just use very little paint so it doesn't bleed. I don't have a brand recommendation but any foam roller you find at the craft store would work. Have fun with your project!

[@shannoncly6592]

I would prefer buying the stencil. Thank you for your help.

[@hannahvu6787]

Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for showing us how to stencil fabric. You have instructed us how to make our own stencil using freezer paper. What is the other tool that you used in the video to cut out the font? It looks like a machine that I am not familiar with. I cannot find the other video that you mentioned. How can I cut my own stencil using a regular plastic stencil? Thank you. Hannah.

[@SarahVanderkooy]

Glad you found this helpful! There are a couple different materials you can purchase that feel like reusable stencils. My favorite is duralar. You can also pick up blank stencil sheets at Joann to cut. I cut them in this video with a Silhouette, Cricut is another brand of machine that can cut all kinds of materials. This video walks through how to stencil a wood sign and it talks more in depth about reusable stencils. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3zWi2Nrp6d0ftU

[@KatieBookser]

So cute! I love using those blue sticky stencils, they are great.

[@SarahVanderkooy]

Thanks Katie!

[@msdeedee1808]

Just what I was looking for! TFS☺

[@CreativeDIYwithMomDas]

Great ideas for stenciling. I like them both. I personally do free hand painting. But the stenciling are great for big project. Thanks for sharing.

[@ladyme578]

I would like to make own stencil. You were great thank you!

[@ChrisThon]

Definitely create my own stencil! Great video, thx 😊

[@arkikharpuri3366]

wow...thankyou for the great ideas

[@devikscreation5741]

So beautiful

[@WrightFarmhouse]

Great ideas! Wish I had your patience to stencil fabric.

[@MTH3h3l0l]

Great video, except 1 major issue. How do I create the stencil? I don't own any heavy equipment like that

[@lutriciasmiley7141]

Love this

[@zxloxtyytxolxz5022]

Great video, well done.

[@NT-tj2eo]

Lovely!!

[@SepUniversal]

Thank you for the great video. Have you tried to do stencil on waffle fabric? I was wondering how it would turn out. Thank you.

[@SarahVanderkooy]

I have not tried that, I would recommend using very little paint and pressing your stencil down really well to prevent bleeding. Have fun with your project.

[@carolchatmon9433]

Thank you! What about cricut stencil material?

[@SarahVanderkooy]

You could use stencil material or removable vinyl, but it typically doesn['t work as well. Those types of stencils need to be applied with transfer tape and that doesn't work well on fabric.

[@johannelouiseseguin9888]

I prefer to buy already made the stencil having so much fun...

[@prizrachenkorab]

Love this! I was wondering if you could recommend a way if doing stencils on a parasol?

[@teresadavis9557]

Thank you

[@TigerDNF]

Oh I pray this helps me 😊

[@marciamacdonald7218]

What brand of stencil fabric paint do you use. Is it soft and washable?

[@SarahVanderkooy]

I opt for cotton fabric or cotton blend. The canvas tote is ideal or any kind of t-shirt. Most cotton fabric are washable as is the paint once it sets.

[@sunali7807]

Thats amazing 👏 😍

[@dirtyduckdirtyduck7025]

May I ask what settings did you use? Vinyl setting or cardboard, paper..etc for the freezer paper plastic coated..

[@SarahVanderkooy]

On the silhouette set your blade to a shallow depth, similar to copy paper. For a Cricut, you can select freezer paper as a material when cutting.

[@nint2]

This is great. Can this be used on Rit dyed fabric too?

[@SarahVanderkooy]

Yes absolutely!

[@bonniejester7420]

I would want to use bought stencils. I just can't afford everything that is needed to purchase a cricut machine. I loved the freezer paper method. The Martha Stewart stencils are best for me.

[@SarahVanderkooy]

Yes, I love that you can buy those pre made, makes the whole process very easy and cost effective. Thanks for watching!

[@analauravela4758]

Hi! Do you use one brush for each color or rinse the brush between colors?

[@SarahVanderkooy]

I use a different brush for each color just so they aren't wet when I change colors.

[@analauravela4758]

@@SarahVanderkooy thank you! 😀

[@pamkelly-brown779]

I’ve never heard of freezer paper before. Is it the same as parchment paper?

[@SarahVanderkooy]

It's used for the same purposes as far as food is concerned, but for crafting it's different. Freezer paper has a shiny side that adheres to fabric with heat, you can find it at the grocery store near the parchment paper.

[@dirtyduckdirtyduck7025]

When you cut it in your machine what is the setting...used paper settings. I have a cricut machine

[@Lostinspacepup]

What about mylar stencils? What spray adhesive is best for mylar stencils on fabric?

[@elizabethestrada8041]

Make my own stencil

[@gloriagiefer3013]

What is the easiest process for stenciling names I purchased the stencil sheet with the letters do I cut the letters separately or leave them attached with all the other letters and can you also use acrylic paint instead of fabric paint I've watched other tutorials and they have used acrylic paint

[@SarahVanderkooy]

I like to keep stencils like that all together, they are just easier to store after you use them. Yes you can use acrylic paint, but then the fabric won't be washable.

[@gloriagiefer3013]

@@SarahVanderkooy that makes it more difficult to do a name because you got all the different letters you have to wait for the first one to dry and so forth and so forth with each letter

[@nothumber]

can you explain why you used freezer paper

[@SarahVanderkooy]

Freezer paper has a side that reacts with heat, it will temporarily melt and adhere to fabric to create an adhesive stencil. But it pulls off nicely without leaving any residue.

[@angenettaivy8918]

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[@lilaking4500]

Probably purchase to try and then make my own with my cricket

[@relyn6441]

I would make my own stencil

[@lolak83]

Can I make a stencil out of normal vinyl?

[@SarahVanderkooy]

I wouldn't recommend it, permanent vinyl is really hard to remove. Stick with removable vinyl if you want to go that route.

[@aarthik.s8183]

Mam how to make potrait stencil by own

[@lindajoyce5322]

Could you use this method on wood

[@SarahVanderkooy]

Yes you can, also check out this video with 3 proven ways to stencil a wood sign kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3zWi2Nrp6d0ftU

[@victoriamarie9103]

OK what about the stencils I bought at Walmart can I use those? They aren't paper they are plastic

[@SarahVanderkooy]

You should be able to do that. A reusable plastic stencil is nice to have around and when you are done using it on fabric you can use it on something else.

[@robbrito1761]

Can it be washable?

[@SarahVanderkooy]

Yes, fabric paint is washable. Just check the instructions on your specific paint for any special considerations, like you may have to wait 24 hours.

[@gloriagiefer3013]

I have looked in Walmart and other grocery stores and I cannot find the freezer paper

[@SarahVanderkooy]

It can be tough to find, you can always order it on Amazon.

[@harshajain2196]

Can you tell please where can we find these adhesive stencils?

[@SarahVanderkooy]

There is a link in the description to a set of adhesive stencils, those are my favorite.

[@TigerDNF]

Do you show on hats ?

[@SarahVanderkooy]

I don't have a video for hats but I would recommend an adhesive stencil because of the curve.

[@andriciamalone7500]

I would use freezer paper to create my own stencil

[@yelarsen]

Going to try the first method on a rope bowl and see how it does. Anyone tried that?

[@sherrysheppard7476]

Use my own

[@judyslazyk3890]

I don't have a cricket so have to use the othet

[@UnicarDIYPrincess]

Love it! Great job!

[@REAPER_751]

I like to do my own

[@mariebryson4136]

👍

[@teresasanchez756]

2nd option

[@catherinedilworth1363]

Freezer paper, because I use my own designs.

[@anitamacbeth8020]

Both ways, it depends on what I want

[@zjaffer1]

How to stencil on satin fabric

[@angelesgepulle9708]

Please instead of talking is it ok to have a caption so it is easy to write it down