Got a pair of pants that needs some spiffing? This quick technique adds a pop of pizzazz to ordinary pants!
**GIVEAWAY UPDATE: Thanks to everybody who entered, we have a winner! Hannah said, "I like trying to catch the leaves! The pants are so cute. I would make my doll wear them all the time." Well, she'll definitely have the chance to! We'll be in touch and get those pants to you and your doll soon :)
Find some leaf-colored fabric scraps, get out your double sided fusible (like "Wonder-Under" or "Stitch-Witchery"), and prepare to applique!
Cut squares from the fabric and the double-sided fusible. Then, use your iron and follow the directions to fuse the exposed side of the webbing to the fabric.
Draw leaf shapes on the paper side, then cut them out. You can freehand these, use a stencil, print off leaf shapes from the internet, or (gasp!) trace around tiny, real leaves :)
Roll up a towel and stuff it down the pant leg you want to embellish. Then, peel the paper backing off your leaves, revealing the other side of the fusible, and position them on the pants.
Using a press cloth to protect your fabric, fuse the leaves into place. Let them cool thoroughly before pulling out the towel.
You can go back in at this point and add decorative hand stitching, if you'd like -- but the fusible should hold the leaves in place.
Giveaway closed -- thanks everyone for entering!
Thanks everyone, and have fun with this!
For Pixie Faire,
Melinda
91 Comments
This is a great technique that can be applied to other garments. Thanks!
My favorite thing about fall leaves is how beautifully they lay themselves down, to be an artful carpet that make us stop with intrigue to enjoy their lovely designs and colors.
I always like to photograph the leaves as they lay on the ground because they look like jewels with all the colors. Frosty ones… Wet ones. . dry ones. They all look different and beautiful.
I love watching my grands see the beautiful colors. I love them also.
Just found out last night that youngest grand wants 18" doll clothes. Yea! now I can make some.
My favorite thing about fall leaves is watching the kids playing in them. The smiles on their faces and the sound of their laughter are the best!