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If you haven't tried this yet then WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? You will never complete a stamping project that FEELS SO GOOD. And this one is so easy even my husband can do it! I developed this technique for embossing velvet because the Queen of England wanted a new velvet cape for Christmas and she called me out of the blue and said Mary, this is Liz ... blah blah blah. Ok, maybe I'm stretching it a bit about the Queen but you won't believe how much fun this technique is until you try it yourself. |
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VELVET STAMPING INSTRUCTIONS |
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Velvet - Acetate-rayon is absolutely the best.
Rayon and silk work beautifully but are a lot more subtle and may even disappear over time.
Never use nylon. It burns, can come out and is generally cheesier. |
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An iron with a few steam holes. Cheap irons work well and usually have holes just around the edges.
Set iron on wool or cotton setting with no steam. |
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Mister bottle with water |
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Big bold Hot Potato Fabric Stamps
Little detailed stamps get lost in the plush velvet. Hot Potatoes are made with a special glue that allows our stamps to take the heat process. We can only guarantee this process with our own Hot Potatoes brand! |
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Instructions |
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Lightly mist the back side of the velvet.
Place the stamp image, rubber side up on your ironing board.
Lay fabric right side down against the stamp image.
Now press the iron to fabric, hold for 10 to 20 seconds and lift up the iron carefully, being careful not to move the fabric. A little trial and error will make you an expert.
For example, you will want to use the part of your iron where there are no steam holes.
If you have a problem with steam holes showing you may want to use a teflon pressing cloth.
Everyone that sees this fabric has to touch it and then wants it for pillows, clothing, drapes, and more. And it does hold up to dry cleaning! |
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| VELVET STAMPING TIPS |
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I never make my pattern too obvious - random design is easy and forgiving.
You cannot correct your mistakes, so do not set yourself up for disappointment.
For instance, avoid a perfect border. |
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If you do have an embossed image you are not pleased with, spray a bit of water on it on the right side (not silk) scratch it with your fingernail a bit to rough up the bad design and then redo. |
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Cut out your pattern and then emboss.
If you are embossing a garment like a jacket, you should pay attention to placement- there were two spots on the front of a jacket I did not want the design to land on. (Get it) I might get more attention than I bargained for. |
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The biggest tip of all-I am not a perfectionist by any means; however, after buying expensive velvet and taking the time to emboss it I want my finished sewn projects to be nice. I have basted, pinned and consulted and finally I have the solution.
I use Red Line Tape. It is a double stick tape to use instead of basting. It goes in the fabric allowance and is easily removed after sewing. And of course I sell it, how convenient. |
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