Painted Fabric Collage: How to paint your own fabric, create unique stamps and easy hand stitches

[@49Nutmeg]

I truly had my doubts in the beginning but by the time you were done I was in love♥.....TFS

[@debmoore629]

I love that you stress the handmade look of things that machines don’t duplicate!

[@Textileevolution]

Thanks Deb. I think it is really important that we honor the work of our hands without getting caught up in perfection...especially unobtainable perfection. Making art is about sharing our experiences, emotions and stories. No place for perfection there.

[@wildstarmakers]

The validation I feel when I watch you rip textiles without measuring and mixing paint and medium without measuring...it's almost as satisfying as watching your videos. Thank you for making this. It was just what I needed today.

[@Textileevolution]

You made me laugh...I am so happy to validate your style of working. 😀 There is no place for perfection in art right!

[@wildstarmakers]

Funny, I was listening to a podcast about perfectionism while stamping my dyed fabric this afternoon. The irony made it even more fun.

[@Textileevolution]

@@wildstarmakers Now that is a perfect synchronicity!

[@EllenRigor]

45 minutes ago the idea of painting and printing fabrics popped into my head. I came up with using stamps and stencils. Then your video popped up and I'm even more excited and inspired by your work. Thanks for putting this out there!😊

[@Textileevolution]

love how this all came together for you Ellen. Happy painting and printing!

[@juliarapson5390]

thoroughly enjoying this I like fun and this certainly is just so

[@Textileevolution]

It is totally fun play! Hope you enjoy the technique Julia.

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

Oh, my, gosh! Like I need another craft, but this is such fun I can't resist!!!!

[@Textileevolution]

No such thing as too many techniques! They all influence each other so you can develop your voice. 🖌🧵🪡

[@brendadeveau8852]

This is absolutely genius!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻It’s the best of both worlds of mixing Abstract Art with Slow Stitching!! 👍👍 Love it!😍😍. Thank You😋🤗🤗🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@Textileevolution]

Thanks Brenda. So much fun to paint, stamp and stitch fabric.

[@nancymathisen9707]

I liked the orange on turquoise. I had no expectations seeing it for the first time. Sometimes it’s the difference between our expectations and results that we don’t like.

[@Textileevolution]

Yes, quite true. Also how we think we might use the piece.

[@janetjohnson7143]

I'm in love with your work! I can work with this even with my arthritic fingers!

[@Textileevolution]

Hey Janet! Thanks! it is so fun to create your own fabrics. These are great for machine stitching if your hands are too stiff for hand stitching. If you do want to add hand stitching definitely look for open weave fabrics like Osnaburg. I have had students who have turned to hand yoga to help with arthritis. I love this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKmmZX-ehNeAfNk

[@marilynalexieff285]

Those fabrics look so soft! I like how you collage and stitch. So different from what I have been watching lately.

[@Textileevolution]

Thanks Marilyn! Osnaburg fabric is the best. I love it painted, dyed, any which way it is so great to work with and not expensive!😀

[@cinziabeley7059]

Absolutely awesome. I've done some successful mark-making on painted fabric, but this gives such lovely dimension! Thank you!

[@Textileevolution]

So happy you like it Cinzia! Have fun painting.😀

[@sandybates2366]

Thank you so much Liz, I love this idea.

[@Textileevolution]

My pleasure! Have fun painting!

[@diane2941]

Great project! Thanks.

[@Textileevolution]

Thanks Diane! Let me know if you give it a try

[@judymarkel8029]

Oh.!!! This was great fun

[@Textileevolution]

Thanks Judy! Glad you enjoyed it. 😀

[@teresacesario6247]

What a fantastic video! Thank you. Texting from Created Butte on a quilting but I have been trying to think of new crafts for myself and granddaughter and this is it! Gorgeous work!

[@Textileevolution]

You are so welcome Teresa! Have fun painting and stamping to make your own fabrics!

[@janicerobinson5286]

That was lots of great info, Liz. Thank you! One question: what did you mount your large pre finished collage on that you showed? When it made contact with the table it sounded like a wood panel, if so what kind of glue did you use? TIA❤️

[@Textileevolution]

Hi Janice. I used fusible web to mount it to a stretched canvas. Some canvases will work with fusible web and some won't so there is a bit of experimenting involved. I do have better luck using wood panels and fusible web but this one would have been pretty heavy with a wood panel. I am sorry, I don't remember which one I used. My go to is Misty Fuse but this may have been a no sew heavy fusible web. I didn't write it down. 🤔 When I am using wood panels with my smaller pieces I use gel medium to mount them. I don't always mount textile work. Sometimes I use a simple straight pin to 'nail' it to the wall.

[@janicerobinson5286]

@@Textileevolution wow! Thanks, that was very informative and interesting. I appreciate your time.😊❤️

[@teresakendall-vd7eh]

brilliant

[@Textileevolution]

Thanks Teresa! Hope you will play with these ideas.

[@emilygrossbaum3146]

I love this process! So relaxing and well explained. Can you tell me, do you prewash the Osnaburg ? And is the felt acrylic ? Thank you

[@Textileevolution]

Hi Emily. Yes, I do prewash the Osnaburg. I use wool/rayon felt for two reasons. It is more sustainably made and it lays flatter in the final artwork.

[@maryannmerrill8692]

Just found your channel and wondering where you have been all my life. Your talent and ideas are exactly what I need right now! Question- would Osnaburg be appropriate for a handmade book cover? Thank you!

[@Textileevolution]

Hi Mary Ann! Welcome! I have a lot of tutorials on Patreon that will eventually get posted here so check back. I use Osnaburg for so many things including book covers. I usually back it with flannel for hand or machine stitching. When making a hard book with book board I fuse the two layers right to the book board.

[@karencraig1121]

❤

[@Textileevolution]

Thanks for the love Karen!

[@llamamamadeb]

Hi Liz, loved this video! Is the Golden fluid acrylic paint your choice of paint for this process? This morning, I re-watched your video on Making Zen where you used Artistic Artifacts fluid textile paint, and wondering which one I should order. Thanks!

[@Textileevolution]

I use Artistic Artifacts paints the most because they are already textile paints and I can use them straight or dilute with textile medium. I used Golden in this video because they are generally more readily available locally for folks who don't ship online and they have more colors for people who don't want to mix their own colors. ❤️🧵🪡

[@llamamamadeb]

@@Textileevolution If you were to choose one set of the Artistic Artifacts primaries, would it be the one with the magenta or the one with the red?

[@Textileevolution]

I use the turquoise, magenta and golden yellow set more than the traditional primary one.

[@Textileevolution]

​@@llamamamadebI use the magenta set more than the red set.

[@stephanieviolette593]

1. Does fabric paint need a dilution of 1:1 ratio as you demonstrate with the Golden fluid paint? 2. Anyone out there know how to lessen the fabric fading if washed?

[@49Nutmeg]

ps....you mentioned washing the fabric......when do you do this, after painting?? Do you Have to wash it??

[@Textileevolution]

Hi! No, you don't have to wash it if you don't want to. If your fabric feels a bit stiff, washing will remove any excess polymers and soften it a bit but you don't have to wash it. Glad you watched to the end and fell in love with it! ❤

[@ruthvogeli2239]

❤ tolles Video ❤ sind das Stofffarben?

[@Textileevolution]

These paints are not specifically for textiles. The technique works the same with paints formulated for fabrics

[@tracycoan2225]

Oh, I love all of this!

[@Textileevolution]

Thanks Tracy! Hope you give it a try.

[@tracycoan2225]

@@Textileevolution I immediately ordered felt and Heat 'n bond. Can't wait to try this! Thanks, Liz!

[@ArtbyMartina]

How do you heat set the paint to the fabric?

[@Textileevolution]

You can use heat from an iron for quick heat setting - iron on the highest setting for your fabric. Time is the other option, allow the paint to cure for a couple weeks if you are not in a hurry to use it.