I used to look at my little bits of this and that–fancy fibers, silk and wool roving, hand-dyed gauze, threads, and vintage lace–and wonder what I could do with them. They were too good to
1. First I gather my materials, by color. Starting with the kit from Suzanne Morgan (Refer back to the piece I made last week , and fol...
I used to look at my little bits of this and that–fancy fibers, silk and wool roving, hand-dyed gauze, threads, and vintage lace–and wonder what I could do with them. They were too good to
Lucky me, I was given the chance to play with a fun little machine called the Simplicity Deluxe Felting Machine. If you've been a long time reader of this blog (and you have a really good memory!) you may recall me playing with needle felting before. Felting needles are barbed and very sharp. The friction
1. First I gather my materials, by color. Starting with the kit from Suzanne Morgan (Refer back to the piece I made last week , and fol...
This machine felting article shows you how to get started and how to use your new felting needle. This tutorial is easy reading and shows you hands on how to create your own needle work piece. See …
Needle felting is a captivating craft that allows you to transform raw wool fibres into stunning works of art like needle felted landscapes.
Originally a hand technique (one that is slow and tedious at times), machine felting is quick and fun, appealing to your artistic side that you may not even recognize you have. … More
Lucky me, I was given the chance to play with a fun little machine called the Simplicity Deluxe Felting Machine. If you've been a long time reader of this blog (and you have a really good memory!) you may recall me playing with needle felting before. Felting needles are barbed and very sharp. The friction
Lucky me, I was given the chance to play with a fun little machine called the Simplicity Deluxe Felting Machine. If you've been a long time reader of this blog (and you have a really good memory!) you may recall me playing with needle felting before. Felting needles are barbed and very sharp. The friction
Needle felting is a captivating craft that allows you to transform raw wool fibres into stunning works of art like needle felted landscapes.
The best felting machine is probably the one with the most needles. Some sewers liked the 7 needles Babylock. Later the 12 needles Babylock was introduced.
Wet Felt Realistic Stones Using a Washing Machine: Wet felting can take a long time! So, when I decided to make a riverbed out of 100s of wet felted stones, I discovered I needed to streamline and quicken my process of making. I still wanted all my stones to have a handmade quality and for each one…
Originally a hand technique (one that is slow and tedious at times), machine felting is quick and fun, appealing to your artistic side that you may not even recognize you have. … More
When I first got my sewing machine, I new this is what I really wanted to have a go at... thread sketching or free motion sewing. It is when you sew without the machine 'feeding' the fabric through. Having free motion to draw with the thread on your fabric. I've been asked numerous times for advice on this subject but have found it very hard to explain having never done a tutorial before, but also because everyone's machines are different. free motion foot for a Brother * So, you will need a darning/free motion foot for your particular machine. Follow your instruction book on how to fit it securely. * You will also need a strong needle. * Drop/disengage the feed dogs on your machine. Usually there is a switch or lever at the back or inside. (again, follow the instructions in your manual) If there is no way to drop the feed dogs, some machines have a plastic or metal plate that comes with it to cover the feed dogs. * You don't really need to adjust the stitch length, as the speed which you move the fabric, combined with the speed you sew determines the size of the stitches. Saying that though, some machines stitch length needs to be set to 0. You will need to experiment with this. (see what I mean about it being hard to explain with us all having diff machines!) * The needle thread tension needs to be set at about 2. But again, see if this suits your machine. * Use the same colour thread for both needle and bobbin in case there are slight irregularities in tension or you'll get spotty looking lines of thread. * Move your bobbin thread through to the top before starting. Pfaff free motion foot * Then hold the top thread to the side while you sew a few stitches in one place to prevent from undoing. * Stop and put the needle into the fabric again. Then with your hands flat, lightly holding the fabric taught. Start sewing and gently guide the fabric up/down left/right. You will probably want to sew slowly at first, BUT (and this is my main piece of advice) Put your foot down at a relatively steady/almost fast pace while moving the fabric slowly. This will give you a good stitch length. If you feel you are going awry or need to readjust your grip/decide which direction you are going in next - just stop, put your needle down, lift your presser foot and see where you are at! Flower Brooch * Fast hands + slow needle = long uneven stitches * Slow hands + relatively fast needle = stitches that are just right. You will need to practice getting the right balance between how hard you put your foot down and how slowly you move the fabric. Custom made brooch * Depending on the fabric you are sewing, you may need to stabilize it with some iron on interfacing before sewing. * What ever pattern you are sewing, make sure you keep the fabric at the same angle all the time - do not twist or turn it, as this will break the needle. If you want the fabric to face another direction, put the needle down lift the presser foot and turn the fabric. Free motion and fabric paint * Using an airasable (air erasable) pen is really helpful, so that you can draw out your word or pattern straight onto the fabric. Sew over it, and then either use a clean paint brush to wipe water over it - for the markings to instantly disappear or some brands of this pen will disappear over the next day if you leave them, depending on which one you get. Just make sure you don't iron over any pen markings, as they will become permanent! Free motion and green fabric paint I hope this is helpful for you. If I've left anything out, let me know. Just have a go, practice loads and have fun with it!x
If you have been needle felting for any amount of time you have probably struggled with what to use under your work for best results and ease of use! You either can’t find supplies in local s…
Knowing how to make embellished fabrics or shopping for a ready to use embellished clothes or accessories can add that decorative trends to your fashion collections. There are many embellished techniques that is use to decorate clothes: you can pintuck, ruffle, needle felt, couching and machine embroider plus many more. These techinques are all part of decorative dressmaking.
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Needle felting is a captivating craft that allows you to transform raw wool fibres into stunning works of art like needle felted landscapes.
Dive in to the “how” part of how to clean and maintain your sewing machine in this article.
This video shows you ways to have fun with color embellishing and applique
Crochet projects are so versatile, especially when it comes to crochet bag patterns, DIY clutches, or even crochet basket patterns. These products are great at carrying your essentials, but to beef up their capacity, felting is a great technique to seal up those stitches a little tighter. Learning how to felt can be a little overwhelming, though, especially when the number one rule all your life was to never, ever put wool in the washing machine. How to Felt Crochet Projects is a page that compiles the best techniques for giving your project that lovely felt texture without destroying your hard-crocheted masterpiece. Crocheting is all about being hands-on, so if you want to continue that trend from start to finish, you can felt the project all by yourself. However, there is nothing wrong with taking a shortcut if it still gets you to the same place, so wet felting by the washer or dry felting by the dryer are also viable methods.
Unlike traditional framing, float mounting allows the viewer’s eyes to explore your artwork more deeply. The strategic use of spacing between the artwork and the frame provides a visual depth and dimension that draws the attention straight to the details and textures of your creation while letting t
A fiber art quilt made of needle felted sari silk with hand beading by JoMo of peaceofpi studio.
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Kirsten Chursinoff's blog on creating original embroidered fine art quilts for exhibition, publication and international collections.
Elevate your needle felting confidence with my guide for beginners. Explore tips and techniques to master the art of needle felting.
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Love how this little owl turned out…what a great pattern!!!! I held together one strand each of the Rowan Felted Tweed and Kidsilk haze which gave a fuzzy baby owlet look. I also used 3.25 needles, smaller than what the pattern recommended, but it made a denser fabric for stuffing. I used 12mm safety eyes which i put it before seaming the top. The beak was embroidered with a double strand of Knit Picks Palette Brindle Heather. My Seamus measures about 3 1//2 inches tall and wide. My friend LOVES owls… hope this little birthday surprise makes her day.
My mind is a mysterious place. Brenda Stofft and I teamed up to teach a 4-day class this weekend. The class began with Brenda teaching a fabulous needle-felted winter fox. I really don’t have the words to tell you how darling that little fox is. It’s sugar and spice and just so cute. Brenda designed […]
