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Post by halay on Mar 7, 2017 9:57:54 GMT
I found this piece of advice on FB and said how clever! For those who are not on FB I am just quoting the post by Vera Misha A McDonald:
" If the cotton weave is too tight it is necessary to use the sewing machine without thread to create a hole through which the wool will come through cotton. And to rub it is only necessary on the part of the fabric with abundant soap and water. Rubbing should be done very lightly. This technique can be used for synthetic fabric as well.
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Post by felicity on Mar 7, 2017 11:34:47 GMT
I think it'd worked particularly well if you want to create some pattern. Could be gorgeous! For random I'd take a few felting needles bound together and go over the fabric, making punctures. Just a thought! Would love to know from smb who tried!
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Post by MTRuth on Mar 7, 2017 17:49:29 GMT
Good idea, thanks Nada!
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Post by Pandagirl on Mar 7, 2017 17:58:50 GMT
Thanks Nada!
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Post by viltmaaraan on Apr 14, 2017 16:46:58 GMT
Why do I remember those ideas when it is already too late?
Is it the age?
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Post by Pandagirl on Apr 14, 2017 17:30:58 GMT
Ahhh, because you're caught up in the moment? :-)
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Post by viltmaaraan on Apr 14, 2017 20:06:06 GMT
Ahhh, because you're caught up in the moment? :-) Yes, too busy with felting. I am going to a fair again in may. And i am trying to make a vest like Svetlana Vronsskaya. some poleyster fabric didn't felt in (needle felted holes forgotten). it is a big 'delivery' . So far just finished the back. |
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Post by Pandagirl on Apr 14, 2017 22:27:29 GMT
Ahhh, because you're caught up in the moment? :-) Yes, too busy with felting. I am going to a fair again in may. And i am trying to make a vest like Svetlana Vronsskaya. some poleyster fabric didn't felt in (needle felted holes forgotten). it is a big 'delivery' . So far just finished the back. Good luck! Let us know how it comes out. |
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Post by Shepherdess on Apr 20, 2017 1:05:04 GMT
I think some felting needles would be quicker too. But a good idea to create holes. I don't know why synthetic fibers should cause trouble. When I used nylon shears to cover my felt they always tried to attach to my work.
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Post by MTRuth on Apr 20, 2017 17:37:01 GMT
I have had trouble with some synthetics Ann. Not sure what the difference is.
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Post by penguin on Apr 23, 2017 14:20:28 GMT
I think some felting needles would be quicker too. But a good idea to create holes. I don't know why synthetic fibers should cause trouble. When I used nylon shears to cover my felt they always tried to attach to my work. An embellisher would be ideal I'd guess BUT that or felting needles by hand could end up chewing up the fabric because of the barbs! |
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Post by Shepherdess on Apr 24, 2017 14:58:10 GMT
Maybe, I would certainly use finer ones. I think I would probably do it with the wool on the one side, so you are taking wool through too. I have needle felted pictures on to denim without any problem with the fabric integrity.
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