Screen Printing at Home: Print your own fabric to make simple sewn projects

Do you love the idea of printing your own fabrics at home but don't know where to start? This comprehensive guide to screen printing shows you just how easy it is to create beautiful, hand printed fabrics at your kitchen table.

Screen printing expert, Karen Lewis, demonstrates two screen printing techniques - stencilling and screen filler - and how they can be used to create stunning, professional results with basic, inexpensive equipment. Both techniques are explained using step-by-step text and photography.

Karen also explains how to create simple sewn projects from your hand printed fabrics. The sewing patterns include an apron, tote bag and tea cosy, as well as ideas for how to print on ready made items such as tea towels to make fantastic gifts for friends and family.

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Screen Printing at Home: Print your own fabric to make simple sewn projects

Do you love the idea of printing your own fabrics at home but don't know where to start? This comprehensive guide to screen printing shows you just how easy it is to create beautiful, hand printed fabrics at your kitchen table.

Screen printing expert, Karen Lewis, demonstrates two screen printing techniques - stencilling and screen filler - and how they can be used to create stunning, professional results with basic, inexpensive equipment. Both techniques are explained using step-by-step text and photography.

Karen also explains how to create simple sewn projects from your hand printed fabrics. The sewing patterns include an apron, tote bag and tea cosy, as well as ideas for how to print on ready made items such as tea towels to make fantastic gifts for friends and family.

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Screen Printing at Home: Print your own fabric to make simple sewn projects

Screen Printing at Home: Print your own fabric to make simple sewn projects

by Karen Lewis
Screen Printing at Home: Print your own fabric to make simple sewn projects

Screen Printing at Home: Print your own fabric to make simple sewn projects

by Karen Lewis

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Overview

Do you love the idea of printing your own fabrics at home but don't know where to start? This comprehensive guide to screen printing shows you just how easy it is to create beautiful, hand printed fabrics at your kitchen table.

Screen printing expert, Karen Lewis, demonstrates two screen printing techniques - stencilling and screen filler - and how they can be used to create stunning, professional results with basic, inexpensive equipment. Both techniques are explained using step-by-step text and photography.

Karen also explains how to create simple sewn projects from your hand printed fabrics. The sewing patterns include an apron, tote bag and tea cosy, as well as ideas for how to print on ready made items such as tea towels to make fantastic gifts for friends and family.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781446304099
Publisher: David & Charles
Publication date: 07/21/2014
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 8.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Author Karen Lewis has a passion for all things beautiful and handmade. She has her own online store, Blueberry Park, where she sells her own screen-printed fabrics and handmade projects.

Table of Contents

Introduction

How to use this book

Working space

Choosing your technique

How to print

Finishing up

Troubleshooting



Projects


  • No Sew Projects
  • Sewing Equipment
  • Table runner
  • Napkin set
  • Pot holders
  • Egg cosy
  • Stylish bistro apron
  • Doorstop
  • Envelope back cushion cover
  • Notebook cover
  • Pleated pouch
  • Bucket bag
  • Fabulously over-sized beach bag
  • Desk tidy




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