Hello folks,Today on the Silhouette UK Blog I show how to make a custom-coloured piece of fabric, ideal for projects requiring small amounts of material. The tutorial shows how to colour a cut file in the Silhouette Studio software to create a uniquely coloured fabric design.
I needed a 5.5" fabric square for a no-sew project which I printed on to Silhouette Printable Cotton, along with registration marks and then cut out with the Silhouette.
I like to use background designs from the Silhouette Design store as they cover a good sized area of the design space (often 12" x12"). You can find them by selecting Search Designs, adding criteria to the Browse Designs box (I wanted a roses pattern so added 'roses background') and then filter by Cut Type, choosing Regular Cut.
In the tutorial I show you how to colour the background using a colour swatch ...
... and add a white outline to enhance the design.
Using the software's print and cut feature I printed the design onto the Silhouette printable fabric on my printer, and then cut it on the Silhouette Cameo.
With the square of printed fabric I made up this pin cushion kit that I bought online.
I added a little vinyl around the base.
And voila!
I think I might make more of these as gifts for sewing friends. What projects could you make with 5.5" squares of fabric in your favouire colours?
2 comments:
Wow Janet this is gorgeous. Any of your friends would be thrilled to receive a beautiful gift like this. Take care. Hugs Jackie
Thanks Jackie, I think I need another for myself; one for my posh pins, and one for the work-a-day ones!
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