“Fall
Fashion Flair; Recycle, revive and reinvent and paint your fall wardrobe”.
The
Boho outfit consists of a rose patterned velvet tailored jacket and a satin chocolate
brown flounced skirt with Romanesque and Damask prints which were painted and
stenciled using the following Pébéo fabric paint products;
Setacolor Opaque
Shimmer paints; used to stencil designs onto the skirt and jacket.
Styli-stick; was
used to make details on the lapel and collar area of the jacket;
Hands-on
time: Will depend on how much detail you want to do on each item.
Total
time: Plus drying time for the fabric paints to dry, approximately one hour to
the touch (or a couple of minutes with a hairdryer), plus curing time of 24 hours
prior to heat setting the painted fabrics with an iron for 5 minutes.
Skill:
Easy
Project
cost: Under $30.00, for the materials only, this does not include the
cost of the fashion items.
Materials
& tools:
Peasant or flounced
skirt, a long or short tailored jacket
Stetacolor Opaque
fabric paints by Pébéo (I used ShimmerBrick 63, Shimmer Bronze 72, Shimmer Chocolate
74, Shimmer Light Copper 47)
Stir sticks
Stencils with
motif of your choice ( I used 4 different stencils designs, from damask-like motifs,
to Romanesque swirls)
Stencil adhesive
A paint tray (or
you can also simply use an old ice-cube tray)
Plastic or cardboard
liners (to use as a liner between fabric layers)
Stencil paintbrushes
Fine-tipped artist
paintbrushes
Blotter paper
Damp cloth
Cotton swabs
An iron and ironing
board (to heat set the fabric paints)
A hairdryer (to
speed up drying time)
Weights to secure
items in place while painting
(Materials for
this project are available at arts and crafts stores.
Project
creation, article and photo by: Madeleine M Langlois
This
fall go Boho and feel the spirit of colors, by reviving your own wardrobe with
style the creative and artsy way! The Boho (Bohemian) fashion look has become
one of this season’s hottest trends along with vintage chic and gypsy-ethnical.
Boho is a combination of several fashion looks mixed together along with international
flavors and influences.The Boho trend is all about mixing and
matching styles and prints resulting in a unique chic look that is very pretty,
earthy, feminine and fun. This fall, the look has taken on a Romanesque feel with
damask prints mixed along with bold florals. The concept is simple, reproducing high-end fashion looks with what you already have in your
closet to create beautiful new pieces of garments that
are unique, playful and truly original. This project is ideal for students on
a budget, or for those who just want to have fun with their wardrobe.
Make the most
of your fall wardrobe by simply adding painted details to any fashion item. Giving
new life to your wardrobe is much easier than you may think. If you never stenciled
before this is an ideal project to start with, it only takes the right fabric
paint products and a little know-how to get started. I used a combination of new
and renewed coordinating items that I already had to create this fall Boho look.
The results were so spectacular that I had to share how simple it really is. A
few strokes of Stetacolor paints here and there, used along with assorted stencils
and you’re done. Create your own playful look and try your hand at adding
colors and designs of your choice to your own clothing items from skirts, tops,
t-shirts to jeans, and even accessories! The goal of this project is to have fun,
and anything goes!
Pre-wash
(do not use bleach or softeners), dry and iron the fashion items to be painted
and adorned. I painted clothing items on my ironing board because it was easy
to turn the items around and to work on one section at a time while the freshly
painted area dries. Cover your work area or ironing board with a plastic or cardboard
liner. Or place a piece of cardboard between two layers of fabric to prevent the
colors from seeping through.
Applying the stencils
onto assorted fashion items; Stencil adhesive allows you to affix stencils to
assorted surfaces with a secure but non-permanent bond. Apply a light mist of
the stencil adhesive to the back of the stencil and wait a minute or so until
it dries and becomes tacky to the touch. It will not stain your clothing items.
Prepare your paints;
stir each Stetacolor paint color and fill your paint tray.
Flounced
satin skirt: 4 different Damask and Romanesque style prints are stenciled all
around a plain satin flounced skirt using Stetacolor Opaque Shimmer fabric paints
by Pébéo. Once your ironing board is prepared, place the skirt into position.
Start on the bottom flounce, apply the stencil into position and pat it flat into
place. Place a couple of weights on the skirt to keep it in position while you
paint.
You will need
a different stencil paintbrush for each color. Work on one section of the skirt
at a time. Dip the stencil paintbrush into a paint color; remove excess paint
onto a blotter paper. Apply one or several colors to cover the stencil design
using a light dabbing motion with the stencil paintbrush. Peel the stencil off.
You can use a damp cloth to clean the stencil every so often, just make sure it
is dry when repositioning.
Use
a hairdryer to speed up the drying time. This will avoid smudging and allow you
to keep painting onto other areas. Reposition the skirt, apply a different stencil
design, position the weights, and repeat the above steps. Continue this application
technique around the skirt. If needed, use a fine tipped paintbrush to fill in
stencil areas where you may have missed or to simply add more freehand details
of your choice. Hang up the skirt in order to let it fully air dry for at least
24 hours before heat-setting it with an iron.
Floral Tailored Jacket; I used a combination of painted stencils and free-hand
details to embellish the velvet jacket. To add further dimension and pizzazz to
a pattern that is already on a clothing, simply use the Setacolor Shimmer fabric
paints to paint directly onto the jacket to create shimmer highlights over the
flowers or an existing pattern. Once you are satisfied with the composition, set
aside to let the paints dry and cure completely for 24 hours.
When
using Stetacolor paints you can either follow a design that is already on clothing
items or you can opt to go free-hand. You can also add your own design to a specific
piece of clothing with iron-on transfer paper available at fabric retail stores.
Some transfer papers are available with ready-to-use designs. Iron the design
onto clothing and apply the Stetacolor paints as and where desired. My $50 jacket,
which was purchased on sale, now looks like it’s a $300.00 designer jacket.
Heat-setting;
Heat-set the Stetacolor fabric paints by ironing the reverse side of the fabric
for 5 minutes (on the cotton or high setting, a little less for delicate fabrics).
Once the paints have been heat-set they are machine washable safe (depending on
the fabric type), wait at least 48 hours before washing. Once dry the colors will
not fade, or crack and they will remain flexible.
Variations;
Pébéo offers a
whole line of other wonderful fabric paints products that can be employed to embellish
your fall fashions with colors such as; Stetacolor, Opaque and Transparent, Styli-stick,
Setasilk, Touch and Stetaskrib+ fabric markers.
Belts, hats, purses,
etc. can also be jazzed up in a jiffy with Stetacolor. These fabric paint products
are also ideal for kids and teens fashions and are easy for them to apply themselves,
even just free-hand style. Rubber stamps and sponges are other great ways to apply
fabric paints to assorted fashions.
Setacolor paints
can be used on all types of fine to heavy fabrics such as cotton, wool, velvet,
non-woven and even leather. Stetacolor paints colors are also ideal to create
stunning home décor accessories as well. Pillowcases, linens, placemats, table
runners, tablecloths, curtains and even lamp shades can all be easily revived
and enhanced with a little dash of fabric paint colors.
This
fall go Boho and feel the spirit of colors, by reviving your own wardrobe with
style the creative and artsy way! The Boho (Bohemian) fashion look has become
one of this season’s hottest trends along with vintage chic and gypsy-ethnical.
Boho is a combination of several fashion looks mixed together along with international
flavors and influences. The Boho trend is all about mixing and
matching styles and prints resulting in a unique chic look that is very pretty,
earthy, feminine and fun. This fall, the look has taken on a Romanesque feel with
damask prints mixed along with bold florals. The concept is simple, 
Pre-wash
(do not use bleach or softeners), dry and iron the fashion items to be painted
and adorned. I painted clothing items on my ironing board because it was easy
to turn the items around and to work on one section at a time while the freshly
painted area dries. Cover your work area or ironing board with a plastic or cardboard
liner. Or place a piece of cardboard between two layers of fabric to prevent the
colors from seeping through.
Flounced
satin skirt: 4 different Damask and Romanesque style prints are stenciled all
around a plain satin flounced skirt using Stetacolor Opaque Shimmer fabric paints
by Pébéo. Once your ironing board is prepared, place the skirt into position.
Start on the bottom flounce, apply the stencil into position and pat it flat into
place. Place a couple of weights on the skirt to keep it in position while you
paint. 
Use
a hairdryer to speed up the drying time. This will avoid smudging and allow you
to keep painting onto other areas. Reposition the skirt, apply a different stencil
design, position the weights, and repeat the above steps. Continue this application
technique around the skirt. If needed, use a fine tipped paintbrush to fill in
stencil areas where you may have missed or to simply add more freehand details
of your choice. Hang up the skirt in order to let it fully air dry for at least
24 hours before heat-setting it with an iron. 
Floral Tailored Jacket; I used a combination of painted stencils and free-hand
details to embellish the velvet jacket. To add further dimension and pizzazz to
a pattern that is already on a clothing, simply use the Setacolor Shimmer fabric
paints to paint directly onto the jacket to create shimmer highlights over the
flowers or an existing pattern. Once you are satisfied with the composition, set
aside to let the paints dry and cure completely for 24 hours. 
When
using Stetacolor paints you can either follow a design that is already on clothing
items or you can opt to go free-hand. You can also add your own design to a specific
piece of clothing with iron-on transfer paper available at fabric retail stores.
Some transfer papers are available with ready-to-use designs. Iron the design
onto clothing and apply the Stetacolor paints as and where desired. My $50 jacket,
which was purchased on sale, now looks like it’s a $300.00 designer jacket.
Heat-setting;
Heat-set the Stetacolor fabric paints by ironing the reverse side of the fabric
for 5 minutes (on the cotton or high setting, a little less for delicate fabrics).
Once the paints have been heat-set they are machine washable safe (depending on
the fabric type), wait at least 48 hours before washing. Once dry the colors will
not fade, or crack and they will remain flexible. 