Introduction: Re-Vamped Pillow Sham
I was busy switching things around at home and decided that rather then invest in all new linens I would re vamp some older pieces.
Step 1: Supplies
I wanted to work with a B&W scheme:
100% cotton fabric
Black Dye
tray cardboard
large clips
water source
fabric marker
Step 2: Fabric
First wet fabric
Step 3: Folding
First fold in half lengthwise
Step 4:
Begin at one end and fan fold to center
Step 5:
fold other half and fold together
Step 6: Clamp Fabric
put two clamps on each end leaving bout 3" of fabric
Step 7: Dye Bath
Get your dye ready. I used a thickish fabric silkscreen dye that I had on hand. I needed to add about 3 tablespoons to 2 cups water. Make the water as hot as possible.
Follow directions for whatever type of dye you choose to use.
Step 8:
I needed to stir the dye bath for several minutes to disolve the lumpy solution.
Step 9:
Step 10: Dipping the Fabric
Dip one clamped end of fabric in dye bath.
Step 11:
flip the fabric and dip opposite end in dye bath. (oops this photo is sideways!)
Step 12:
fold the fabric in half and dip the fold in dye bath.
Step 13: Un Fold the Pillow Sham
Step 14: Un Clamp the Pillow Sham
Step 15: Un Fold Completly
Step 16: Dry
Let fabric dry completly.
Step 17: Iron
The dye I used directed me to iron my fabric with as hot an temp. as possible to set the dye. Follow directions for your dye.
Step 18: Cardboard
Inset cardboard to give a firm surface to work on and avoid the fabric marker from bleeding through.
Step 19: Fabric Marker
Use a fabric marker to draw into the dyed fabric to enhance your design.
Step 20: Finished Pillow Sham.
Step 21: Extra/Extra
I did some offset prints on paper with the wet dye when I unfolded my fabric.
Step 22: Just for Fun
Sometimes I use these papers for book covers or wrapping paper.
Second Prize in the
Print & Dye Contest