Creating Fabric Embellishments from Scraps

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Жыл бұрын

This week I have been making fabric embellishments using scraps. I show how I make a free-motion flower colored with oil pastels. The second embellishment is a butterfly backed with felt. Enjoy!
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Supplies:
Quilted Muslin- amzn.to/3FDvKVt
Oil Pastels ( Portfolio Brand)- amzn.to/3BGr0gv
Sewing Machine- Janome Memory Craft 8200- amzn.to/3FZF4Eu
Butterfly Bigz Die by Tim Holtz- amzn.to/3WuoFxe
Button Foot- amzn.to/3YrxCcF
Heat-n-Bond Lite- amzn.to/3W9axKc
Felt- amzn.to/3PJFAtB
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@deannaarmstrong9471 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE watching you create! Your projects always turn out so pretty!

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@joanlowder1376 Жыл бұрын

Your videos always give me a boost and a feeling of "I think I can do that"

@CALB2009 7 ай бұрын

I'm SEW in love with these! Watching you create these lovely pieces sparks my imagination! Thank you for sharing!

@stitchesbyjulia 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@michellegiles4152 Жыл бұрын

These look really fun. I could even get my 14 yr old granddaughters involved. Thanks for sharing!❤

@njbyrd1617 Жыл бұрын

I love the cone flower. All of the flowers and butterflies are pretty, but that cone flower is my favorite! Thanks for sharing.

@friedpicklechips Жыл бұрын

I had no idea that oil pastels were water soluble! I’m getting out my old set and trying this! Thanks for a new, fun idea 🙂!!

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

HI, I am using a water-soluble oil pastel. They are a student grade by the brand Portfolio. They are not market for fabric but I have tested them by washing a project and had good results. I only used 100% cotton fabric in a light color. I don't think they would work on darker fabric. Also I always heat set with an iron. This really helps push the color into the fibers. It's fun experimenting with art supplies on fabric. Thanks for watching, Julia amzn.to/3Q3tXhu

@friedpicklechips Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your reply! I went ahead and tried my old oil pastels with the GAC 900 and they blended just fine! Set with heat under parchment paper - worked great!

@7WordsWorth Жыл бұрын

Your fabric embellishments are phenomenal! I love the many ideas you presented here. Wow! Thank you for the great inspiration! 😍❣

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you are enjoying my projects. Julia

@GardensLadyBug Жыл бұрын

You make the cutest things. I love watching creativity at work.

@kerrywalker3005 Жыл бұрын

Adorable and easy to make! Thanks again for combining sewing with art supplies!

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

It's my favorite thing to do! Thanks so much for watching, Julia

@janl8683 Жыл бұрын

I love the free motion stitched flowers. Great for inspiration xxx

@jeanwestackroyd2966 Жыл бұрын

So cute Julia, loved all of them. You do inspire me ! Thankyou for sharing.

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jean!

@julieagar4483 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your craft. I enjoy your videos. ❤️

@patskelton4202 Жыл бұрын

Love love those!!

@barbaratrammell3138 Жыл бұрын

Never thought of making my own fabric embellishments. I'm a quilter so I have lots of scraps. Great video.

@HelpMeRhondayeah Жыл бұрын

Love it! Thank u for sharing with us Julia!

@lefty4180 Жыл бұрын

Those are beautiful…love the free motion look. Thanks for sharing ❤

@judiemjacobson4613 Жыл бұрын

I am a quilter but I am also a junk Journal artist and these would be beautiful in my journals. I have lots of butterflies but these flowers are just lovely and I think I will try to make some. Thank you for sharing

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

These would be great in a junk journal!

@debbie845 4 ай бұрын

These are all so cute thank you!

@pristinabread Жыл бұрын

Those flowers are magnificent. Thank you.

@eileenfb1948 10 ай бұрын

I sometimes make shopping bags for charity and it is good to have a little something to decorate them with. Also it is a good opportunity to practice my embellishments.

@debbieekes5718 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Love this!

@susierubio1096 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much I always love when you do the free motion embroidery with coloring

@fayejones6740 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. I look forward to seeing them. You are so talented.

@veronicasiczewski299 Жыл бұрын

Dear Julia, these ideas are fabulous! Thank you so much! You are so creative & generous for sharing these! 🤗💕✨️

@teresaaltman5264 Жыл бұрын

Love these! Thank you

@lottiesmith8937 Жыл бұрын

Those are so adorable and a great way to use up leftover fabric.

@dorisampofowah9170 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing always your great ideas. 👍

@dakielty Жыл бұрын

Love this. Great techniques. I can see I’m going to be playing with my machine

@joane8651 8 ай бұрын

What a pleasure to watch you!

@stitchesbyjulia 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@magnoliabird Ай бұрын

Gorgeous

@stitchesbyjulia Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@karencutchey2905 4 ай бұрын

Too cool! TY for sharing

@stitchesbyjulia 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

@susan2241 Жыл бұрын

Lovely!

@Amritadivya54 10 ай бұрын

what great ideas you have and, more importantly, share with all of us!! Thank you! I have ideas for making some of these for a charity program that I volunteer for! The Ladies will love little hand made pins that let them know they are loved.💖

@stitchesbyjulia 10 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you are enjoying my videos! I hope you give these a try .

@MonaDidWhat Жыл бұрын

Love the flowers

@HotchildinMurf Жыл бұрын

These are great! I'm gonna have to try this (as I always think after watching your videos) !!

@notesfromleisa-land Жыл бұрын

Fabulous share, Julia!

@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788 Жыл бұрын

This looks so fun & easy. 👏👏👏😎

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Julia

@Sewing_Keepsakes Жыл бұрын

❤❤ thank you!!

@eevagirl Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!!

@sallyjoligocki5011 Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thank you for sharing.

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@CatHand Жыл бұрын

So fun! Thanks, Julia, and have a wonderful holiday! 😃

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Hi Cat, Thanks so much for watching! Merry Christmas!

@belindabarrett2384 4 ай бұрын

I sew and I thank you so much for sharing how to make the flowers and the Butterfly's thanks.

@stitchesbyjulia 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching, Julia

@robyn3349 Жыл бұрын

What fun!

@maritaranda7782 Жыл бұрын

So cut😊💖

@marlahanks7278 5 ай бұрын

Just now seeing this! Oh my, I have alot of that pre-quilted cream fabric I got for something else & haven't cut into it yet 🤣🤣 I love how that little lace really does look like the body of the butterfly 💗💗

@stitchesbyjulia 5 ай бұрын

I love working with the pre-quilted cream fabric. It has the body I need and color takes well. Hope you give it a try! Julia

@robindonnelly Жыл бұрын

Ooooh… so cuuute!

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Hi Robin! Thanks so much! Merry Christmas.

@brendaseverns9704 Жыл бұрын

Love these!!! ❤️ Merry Christmas, Julia! Brenda 🌼

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you Brenda!

@CobwebCottage Жыл бұрын

Aww these are truly lovely! You've inspired me to have a go at making some for myself. Thank you for a great tutorial! ~ Cobs. in the UK

@user-iu5jp3rz4q Жыл бұрын

Спасибо за идеи.Чудесно!

@kathybost1879 Жыл бұрын

fun fun fun!!! tfs. Merry Christmas, stay warm

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you! It's frigid in MN!

@sewingchicken Жыл бұрын

I am absolutely in love with the embellishments! That is so creative!!😊 Liked & subscribed!

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for subscribing! This is a wonderful sewing community. I'm so glad you like my video. Julia

@jacicici9940 10 ай бұрын

Muito obrigada por compartilhar seu conhecimento, amo suas idéias, te acompanho a um tempo aqui do Brasil

@stitchesbyjulia 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!

@susanrascone2098 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas Julia!

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you!

@lalagamma4452 Жыл бұрын

Sooooo pretty 😍🐞

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@joydavis3089 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@judypollatta5346 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas!

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to you!

@ritathacker3032 Жыл бұрын

You make free motion look so easy I am still trying to learn it...

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Keep practicing! It's so worth it...

@BubbasChibi Жыл бұрын

I have had some oil pastels for decades (?) and never knew you could use water with them to give them that watercolor effect. Thank you!!!

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

@TheMinot60 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea you could do water color effect with WATER and oil pastels!!! Just amazed over here.

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

@tahirastitchingideas5205 Жыл бұрын

Wao nice 😊

@paulinestewart8188 Жыл бұрын

Your free motion always looks so perfect Julia - does your machine have controlled stitching?

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Hi, no it does not. Just lots of practice- lol😊

@sherylloyd1937 7 ай бұрын

What is a big shot? Thanks, great tutorial. So creative!

@stitchesbyjulia 7 ай бұрын

A BigShot by Sizzix is a die cutting machine that cuts shapes. Joann Fabrics and other craft stores sell it.

@cheryltallafuss1886 Жыл бұрын

How fun than you so much for sharing your time. 🎀🤍

@cosia5072 Жыл бұрын

How lovely... spring in december makes my heart jump. May I ask what kind of crayons you use?

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Hi, I am using the Portfolio oil pastels. They are a student grade and quite inexpensive. Here is an Amazon link: amzn.to/3v6tLEb

@cosia5072 Жыл бұрын

@@stitchesbyjulia 💓

@lynnepfeffer8039 Жыл бұрын

LOVE your flowers! What will you do with these embellishments?

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

HI, I love adding these to my projects. Bags, pouches, pillows, etc. I also glue them onto handmade cards. Thanks so much for watching, Julia

@ndlz1 Жыл бұрын

😍🙏

@carolwitt8046 11 ай бұрын

Love your embellishments, what kind of sewing foot are you using & can I use it on a normal machine or does it have to be a embroidery machine?

@SS-mk1rq Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I was wondering about the fabric with the words. Where do you buy?

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

HI. I always shop for fabric with words when I am at different fabric shops. I keep it in my stash for different projects. You can also run fabric through your printer and print phrases. I also stamp words using Archival Ink (permanent and colorfast).

@createa.googleaccount713 Жыл бұрын

🤩😍💖💫💥🙏🏻

@bludolfin53 10 ай бұрын

Hi and thank you for sharing this project. But I had a question.....how can you iron on felt? I did it once and it singed!...Love your idea....thank you. God Bless

@stitchesbyjulia 10 ай бұрын

Some felt is made of synthetic fibers and needs a cooler iron. A press cloth may help. There is also wool felt that can handle more heat. Hope this helps.

@edonna7370 Жыл бұрын

Is your black thread …just a standard ? It always looks heavy..easy to see. TY

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

HI, it is a regular all purpose thread from Coats and Clark. Nothing special. I do use a black bobbin thread in the bobbin which is thinner.

@glendathorhill8704 Жыл бұрын

Love these!! What sewing machine do you use? Tia!

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Hi, I am using a Janome Memory Craft 8200. You can free-motion stitch with most machines. Thanks for watching, Julia

@dorisamstutz5888 Жыл бұрын

After you heat set will these really survive washing? I looked them up and they don’t seem to be permanent. I want to embellish clothes

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Hi, Here's a video where I've tested different supplies on fabric and then washed it through the washing machine. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7iEbLyIz6vVlWw.html I had good results. I recommend doing your own tests. Different fiber contents may make a difference. I used only cotton. Also these are not opaque. If you are adding color to a darker fabric you may have to use something else.

@lindacyprus1255 Жыл бұрын

What weight thread are you using?

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

HI, I am using an all purpose Coats and Clark thread.

@tl8413 Жыл бұрын

How does the water activate oil pastels? I didn't think that would work.🤷😊

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Hi, I am using water soluble oil pastels. The brand is Portfolio. They are student grade and inexpensive- less than $10 for a 24 set. I heat set with my iron and have good results with washing. You may want to experiment if you are using them on something precious. Thanks for watching! Julia

@margaretwest6759 4 ай бұрын

Can I use water soluble WAX pastel set? Would the medium be better than water since the water tended to spread beyond flower petals? Thank you , love your work! Still practicing FMQ tho!

@corinnegeffroy6025 Жыл бұрын

Bonjour comme je ne comprends pas tout, est ce que ce sont des pastels à l'huile et est ce qu'on pourra laver la création ensuite sans faire partir les couleurs? Merci de votre réponse 😉

@MsJean113 Жыл бұрын

What is the name of the paint you used for the flowers

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Hi, I am using Portfolio Oil Pastels. Here is a link: amzn.to/3C2MLHA These are not marketed for fabric but I've tested and washed on fabric in this video:kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7iEbLyIz6vVlWw.html Thanks for watching, Julia

@wandabrown4904 3 ай бұрын

I find this to be really difficult, I am just learning, maybe it will take time to practice

@stitchesbyjulia 3 ай бұрын

It takes practice but is so worthwhile once you get the hang of it. Keep it going!

@agnieszkaacka6733 Жыл бұрын

There pencils are special to fabrics? I don't understand beacous i dont speak english well. Hello from Poland

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

Hi, No these pencils are not specific to fabric. They are oil pastels- an inexpensive set. I previously tested them on fabric and had good results. They are permanent, no problems with washing. Thanks so much for watching! Julia

@agnieszkaacka6733 Жыл бұрын

@@stitchesbyjulia Thank you 😀

@fabriziofrancucci484 9 ай бұрын

@ELECTRONICAMOM Жыл бұрын

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THEM ? THEY AREN’T WASHABLE, THE EDGES FRAY AND THE COLORS WILL RUN.

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

I’ve tested this product on fabric and washed in the washing machine. I use cotton fibers and heat set with iron. The colors did not run. These are raw edge embellishments and yes the edges will fray. I love the look but I realize not everyone likes the distressed look.

@stitchesbyjulia Жыл бұрын

I also love adding them to handmade cards.