Create your own fabric labels Part One

There are numerous ways of creating your own fabric labels.

This is Part One of Five tutorials I will be sharing with you about creating custom fabric labels.

Supplies:

• StazOn ink pad or other waterproof ink pad
• Alphabet rubber stamps
• 100% cotton fabrics
• sewing machine

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Stamp on the entire piece of fabric. Be done with all the stamping, all  in one shot.

Then lightly iron it in order to set the ink

Cut the label and a decorative backing fabric.

Machine stitch the label to the backing.

Fold the edges under and stitch.

Done. The End. Fini. Super, super, easy.

NOTE:

Whenever you plan on paint, dye or stamping on fabric, it is important to wash it first.

Fabrics are usually treated with sizing/starch, in order to keep it looking crisp and clean.

But this often repels the absorption of inks and paints. 

If all you need is a small piece of fabric, a quick hand washing with a dish washing soap will work fine for this tutorial. ENJOY!

Comments

[AWE Shop]

Hey, thanks for the tutorial. What a great idea! I was just wondering how I should apply my name to some items I made.

[Connie]

Alma--you are AWESOME!! I've always wondered how to create these and what materials to use...Thanks so much for sharing this!!!

Peace & Love.

[Alison]

sweet! i'm defiantly trying this! thank you :D

[Monica]

Heck ya! No more paying RETAIL for labels, right on! ~Monica :)

[Sheba]

those look great!

[kecia]

i just got the note in the yahoo group about the tutorial so came over to see. thanks, it's a great idea and your right super easy! thanks for sharing,
kecia

[pamela]

HI Alma.,
Great tutorial! LOVed it!
pamela

[Carol Henley]

Serendipity! I was just thinking yesterday I needed to make s few labels, and viola, you post this tutorial. Thanks! and perfect timing!

[Dawn]

Great, great, great. Thank you for the clear instructions. They look GREAT!