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I am so excited to be guest posting here today. It just so happens to be my first guest post and I'm still a little shocked that it's here at Ucreate, one of my favorite blogs! A little bit about me.. I'm from a little town called Keller, Texas. I'm a junior at Texas A&M University (whoop!). I'm working on my education degree and expect to be an elementary school teacher in just two short years. When I'm not busy studying for classes, I love to sew. I just started blogging in May and have already met all kinds of wonderful women, I hope you'll stop by and say hi too! Watermark Tee Tutorial What I love about this project is that it's completely customizable. Materials: Elmer's Blue Gel Glue (it must be the blue gel, white won't work) Fabric Dye (RIT is my tried and true brand) A white cotton Tee, Tank, Dress etc.
Tutorial: If you're unfamiliar with Batiking, it's a method of dyeing fabric in which you create a design with a dye- resist. Step 1: Prepare Step 2: Design. Sympozdotcom's Channel. Making a StencilPro Stencil. Neenah IMAGECLIP™ for Inkjet. 1 Step Paper and Foil Effects. Zipper tips. 1.
Determine the final length you want the zipper to be. At the top end of the zipper place a mark at this measurement (Mark #1). Place another mark (Mark #2) 1" above Mark #1. 2. With the zipper pull below Mark #1 trim both sides of the zipper at Mark #2. 3. METHOD #1: Between Mark #1 and Mark #2, using nail clippers or scissors remove the zipper teeth being careful not to cut into the fabric portion of the zipper tape. A. If the zipper stops are plastic or if you are unable to remove them go to the next step (b). b. METHOD #2: At Mark #1 fold the extra 1" portion of the zipper tape toward the bank and slightly off to the side of the zipper.
Method #1: Follow steps 1 through 3a above and if necessary Method 2 below. METHOD #2: At mark #1 fold the extra 1" portion of the zipper tape toward the back and off to the side of the zipper immediately above the last tooth, making certain there is no space. The zipper is now ready to install. Applying Foils to Tshirts. Distress,Embellish, Destroy: Designer Jeans. The best part about designing jeans yourself is the fact that you can use any technique you want and make them you!
There are a few ways to create designer jeans, so choose the method that reflects your signature style and go for it. * Pencil * Block of wood * Utility knife * Sand paper * Washer and dryer * Glue gun * Glue sticks * Gems * Tooth pick * Bleach * Water * Squirt bottle * Newspaper or plastic sheeting * Rubber Gloves * Iron-on patches * Iron * Fabric paints Ok, to create your own designer jeans, read on! Find a pair of medium to dark wash jeans in the style that looks best on you. These methods include: bleach, shred, embellish, patch, paint your jeans. Distressing/Shredding Your Jeans To distress/shred jeans: Place a block of wood under the jean surface. Open your utility knife carefully.
To add texture: Use sand paper on your jeans to create additional texture.