The Art of Fabric

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This project is one of the least expensive ways to add a trendy dash and a bit of color to a wall or desk. It also allows for a great deal of creativity!

 

Required Materials:

  • Scissors
  • Thick paper
  • Hobby knife
  • A frame
  • Fabric (remnants would work well depending on the size of the project)
  • Something to mark your fabric with
  • A ruler
  • Masking tape
  • Pencil/ printed out design

 

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Economical Ideas: Fabric Covered Thumbtacks

A potentially annoying part of working with fabric is having scraps left over and not knowing what to do with them. Often they are too small to seem of much use. Nevertheless, we found a great idea for really small fabric remnants at the blog howaboutorange; this blog suggests making fabric thumbtacks. Here’s what you’ll need:
  • 1/2″ buttons (wedding gown size)
  • pliers
  • fabric scraps
  • hot glue