My Toaster Cover Is Inked!

Mommy has asked me to sew my sis's toaster a cover. And I inked it!





I used stencils, fabric ink and stamped on the patterns!


Here's what you need:


cloth
stencils (you can make them yourself or use a ready made one)
fabric ink
brush dauber (or what I call a sponge on a stick),(it is to apply the ink onto the cloth)


Here's how to prepare your cloth:



You need to measure your toaster first, then get the 3 dimensions and transfer that information onto your piece of cloth.
I added an extra inch so that my cover will overlap one another.
So now, you have your 2 pieces of cloth all set!


Now, to apply your design.
First, spread your cloth on top of some rough paper. This is to prevent any ink from transferring onto you table (or floor).
Then, prepare your items.

If you want, you can draw a line as a guide for your design.
For my case, well, the flowers are all on different levels. hehe.


Use the brush dauber (sponge on a stick), dab it slight (only slightly) with some ink, then dab it onto the stencil that is put nicely over your cloth.



Your finish design will look something like this.



Now you can sew it up!
First, pin up and sew up all the corners of the cloth except the top that is to be sewn to the top piece.



Align one end of your cloth half way through the shorter side of your top piece.


Pin them together then sew.


When you have secured that part of the cloth together, pin up the other sides and sew.


Sew it up one side at a time. It would be easier. :)


Turn it around and it's ready to use!


About fabric ink:
I'm using Versa Fabric Ink which should be available at art stores like spotlight, or scrap booking stores.
Iron the piece, with a piece of paper under the iron and over the inked part, to let ink sink into cloth.


About the stencil I used:
It is from the book Great Paper Crafts by Ritchie and Kilmartin, 2004.