![]() ![]() Sadly, paper pattern piece would often slip and I ended up with a wrong cut. This will work for simple shapes, but if you think ahead, and have nothing but non-erasable pen, before you start transfer make sure to trace it on a correctly side.ģ Simple Less Known Techniques To Trace Pattern On Feltīefore I found out about easier techniques of transferring designs to fabric I used to place my pattern piece on a felt, holding firmly and cutting around it at the same time. If possible turn it (like in a mirror) so ruined side goes down as a backing. TIP: If you use non erasable pen or pencil, after cutting you will most likely see lines on your fabric piece. I use white chalk for dark felt so trace is visible.for bigger pieces I will trace it quickly with erasable fabric pencil (I use blue as it visible on most of the colours).on a light felt I will usually use plain pencil (nothing fancy).Here is how and when I mark felt with pen/pencil: Related: The One And Only List Of Quiet Book Materials You Will Ever Need My colleagues also use water soluble blue erasable pen but I find it is not right fit for quiet books because I never wash them once they are finished (I wash cotton fabric pages before sewing). I use pen, pencil, tailor’s chalk or quilting water soluble blue pencil, depending on a project, size or felt colour I’m working on. This technique works the best on big pieces with less precise details (like when you wanna cut a tree, hill, cloud and so on.) It is cheap, but very time consuming if you have a lot small pieces to transfer and cut. What is wrong with common tracing pattern using fabric pen?Įrasable fabric pen is one of the most common ways, probably we all know. And it is nothing wrong with this technique – for some projects. You'll also need some solid white and black for eyes and mouths.But before we tackle with new techniques… Want easy peasy fabric shopping? Buy a background bundle for all your background blocks (I used the Solid Rainbow bundle) and a fat quarter bundle for the monsters (I used the Rainbow Brights fat quarter bundle). Have fun with it! What You Need + - You'll need. The pattern also includes links to videos teaching needle turn appliqué and machine appliqué with freezer paper, in case you prefer those methods. I used appliqué with fusible adhesive and Quilt As You Go to make a super easy quilt - almost all done on the machine. If you can use your sewing machine, you have the skills you need to make this cuddly monster quilt. I designed this quilt to teach appliqué – so it’s great for beginners, and a fun and relaxing project for more experienced stitchers. You can also use the monster patterns for lots of other projects, like wall hangings, table runners, placemats, and more. ![]()
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