Fabric Crafts (Questions)Ask a Question

Follow

Unanswered Questions

These questions don't have answers yet. Can you help them out? ThriftyFun is powered by your wisdom.

Bleaching a Brown Sheer Curtain?Do you think I can safely bleach a brown sheer to a lighter tan or even lighter?

 

Answer

Setting Color When Tie Dyeing?How much salt and vinegar do you use for one shirt?

 

Answer

Setting Natural Plant Clothing Dye?How do I set berry dyed fabric? I used gooseberry pulp after making jelly.

 

Answer

Preventing Red Dye Bleeding on Quilt?How do I stop red material from bleeding onto white material? Do I soak in salt or vinegar?

 

Answer

Marbling Fabric Using Liquid Starch?How do I use Sta Flo starch to print on fabric?

 

Answer

Rainbow 50th Theme Tablecloth?I have a query, can you offer me some ideas on decorating a table cloth? I am having it as a Rainbow 50th theme. Thanks.

 

Answer

Browse Questions

Can I Dye Gold Polyester Sheers White?Can I dye gold polyester sheers white?

 

6 AnswersAnswer

Faded Areas on Fabric?I have had this cut of fabric for a few years and just noticed faded spots where folded, when rearranging my fabric stash. There are printed white flowers on the light blue chambray fabric. Is there a way to fix the faded areas or is this now scrap fabric?

 

9 AnswersAnswer

How Do I Remove Old Fabric Dye From Cotton?A number of years ago, I ordered an ivory cotton tote bag stenciled with dark gray fabric dye. Since then, the images have faded quite a bit. I have an idea for repurposing the bag and ways to redecorate it; but I'm wondering if there's any way to remove the rest of the old fabric dye? Soaking the bag in bleach got me only so far.

 

5 AnswersAnswer

Dyeing a Personalized Towel?I have a hunter green towel that I would like to dye to more of a sage green. But the towels are personalized with my son's name. Is there a way to dye without ruining the name? And can I dye a hunter green to sage? If so how?

 

6 AnswersAnswer

Printing on Fabric?I am totally a "printing words or poetry on fabric for dummies!" person. How do I print my poem on a scarf or any fabric?

 

4 AnswersAnswer

Painting on a T-shirt?I am applying acrylic paint on a red t-shirt and the red is bleeding thru the acrylic. How can I prevent this from happening? The shirt has been laundered several times. I have put 5 or 6 coats of flesh color on it and the red is still bleeding thru.

 

5 AnswersAnswer

Best Fabric for Covering Up a Logo on a Shirt?What type of fabric is best to cover up a logo on a shirt? I want something that won't fray when worn or washed properly.

 

3 AnswersAnswer

Painting on Denim?I have been looking at painted denim clothing and want to design a jeans jacket for the Fourth of July. I am wondering what type of paint and if fabric paint is the best option? I also have tons of acrylic paint already and was wondering if I could just use that to save money and use it before it dries out.

 

6 AnswersAnswer

Donating Fabric?I have a lot of flannel fabric scraps I would like to donate. I live in Alsip Illinois.

 

7 AnswersAnswer

Bleaching Fabric to Get a Gray Color?I'm trying to figure out what color(s) of fabric would turn out gray when bleached? I've had some experience, on purpose and on accident with bleaching, but I'm really looking for gray and hoping someone can help!

 

6 AnswersAnswer

Dyeing Fabric with Food Coloring?How do I change a blue scrub shirt to navy blue with food coloring?

 

1 AnswerAnswer

Shopping for Inexpensive Flannel...My girl friend used to make flannel fleece blankets for me all the time, the knot tie type where she would purchase two types of fabric. Now that she is gone, I went to make one on my own and I noticed the price of fabric is really high.

 

2 AnswersAnswer

Using Interfacing?I would like to know if fusible interfacing is breathable? I am making a bed cover and pillow shams with a woven-acrylic material. It is very breathable, but I need to find the right fabric to put just behind this woven fabric. I am looking for a breathable interfacing/fabric.

 

2 AnswersAnswer

Dyeing Sheer Curtains?I want to dye 4 84 inch, off white, sheers to a grey color in my washing machine. They are 100% polyester and are to be washed in cold on the gentle cycle.

 

1 AnswerAnswer

Removing the Shiny Finish on Fabric?I bought some material that is 38 percent silk and 62 percent wool. The correct side is shiny, the dull side will pill if used on the outside. How can I dull down the shiny side permanently before the fabric is made into clothing? Will using a press cloth help?

 

4 AnswersAnswer

Removing Iron-on Tape Adhesive from Fabric?I used iron-on tape to put a piece of fabric on another piece of fabric. I put it on wanksrong and had to take it off. The fabric came off, but the glue stayed on. I can't get the glue off.

 

4 AnswersAnswer

Making a Halloween Costume?I have some money printed fabric. It has a black background with $5, $10, etc. printed on it. How would you use it in a Halloween costume and also a dog costume?

 

1 AnswerAnswer

Dyeing Bath Towels?I plan to dye 3 full sets of bath towels (a set = 2 30"x 60" towels, 2 20" x 40" hand towels, 2 12"x 12" face cloths and 2 20"x 30" bath mats). How much dye will I need to do this?

 

2 AnswersAnswer

Setting Fabric Dye?How to set the dye in a new handmade quilt?

 

2 AnswersAnswer

Applying a 2nd Layer of Wonder-Under?Can you apply a 2nd layer of Wonder-Under over the residue of the 1st application? I applied Wonder-Under the first time and something went horribly wrong.

 

4 AnswersAnswer

Tie Dyeing a Swimsuit?I used Jacquard brand of tie dye for my swimming suit. I've had it sitting for 15 hours. I tried to rinse a small part of it and it seems the dye is coming right out. Is there something I didn't do right? Should I use salt or vinegar when I rinse? Please help!

 

1 AnswerAnswer

Setting Fabric Dye?I purchased a few hand, tie-dyed tablecloths in China and they bleed very badly! They were done in a small village. How can I set the dye in such a large pieces of fabric.

 

2 AnswersAnswer

Making Shiny Fabric Dull?I have a shiny nightgown that I am using as a Halloween prop and I need to make the fabric dull. Can anyone help with suggestions? I am desperate for this.

 

11 AnswersAnswer

Storing and Organizing Fabrics?I'd like to know any suggestions for storing and organizing fabrics. I have bolts and bolts of it, probably close to 100 bolts or folds of fabric. Right now it's all in huge TV boxes and 30 gallon plastic containers.

 

2 AnswersAnswer

Making Fabric Flowers?How do I make a fabric flower? It would be sewn on a nightgown to cover a stain.

 

2 AnswersAnswer

Pattern for YoYo Wine Bottle Cover?I am looking for a pattern for a wine bottle cover using yo-yos. Does anyone know where I could find one?

 

1 AnswerAnswer

Protection for Fabric Painted Items?Does anyone know of a spray or brush on additive that one can apply to fabric painted items to help protect the paint longer? I am looking for something for items that will not see the washing machine often, such as painted totes. Thanks!

 

1 AnswerAnswer

Dyeing Bath Towels?I have burgundy cotton bath towels that I would like to dye dark brown. Will this work?

 

4 AnswersAnswer

What Material is Best for Making a Photo Blanket?Has anyone ever made a picture blanket? I heard it was possible to use the iron on transfers to make a picture blanket. My question is, what material do you use when ironing on a picture? What color material works best?

 

3 AnswersAnswer

Shopping for a Fabric Hole Punch?I am looking for a "fabric hole punch"quot. My friend has one that is 40 years old and is unable to find another one. It would be of great help if she could find another one or even better yet if I could find one for her. Any wisdom out there on this subject?

 

1 AnswerAnswer

Looking for Free Fabric Samples?I am looking to start quilting for the first time. Is there any place that gives free scraps of material?

 

4 AnswersAnswer

Making Your Own Colored Elastic?Can white elastic be dyed a color?

 

Answer

Selling Crafter's Unused Fabric?My mother recently passed away and she was a crafter. Does anyone know where I can sell her unused fabric? She has so much of it and I would love for someone to buy it.

 

2 AnswersAnswer

Donating Quilting Scraps?I have a ton of fabric scraps of different sizes. Where can I donate them? Thanks.

 

5 AnswersAnswer

Ideas to Using Fabric Samples?I was given a bag full of fabrics of different types and there are some nice cuts (small ones) of tapestry samples. I would like to know if there is a nice way to use or upcyle them? Thanks.

 

5 AnswersAnswer

Dry Cleaning Tea Dyed Lace?I am going to tea-dye some lace and sew it onto a dress. I wonder if when the dress is dry-cleaned, will this remove the tea-dye?

 

1 AnswerAnswer

Making Towel Animals?How do you make animals with towels?

 

2 AnswersAnswer

Adding Mandala Prints to Jeans Handbags?I made handbags out of jeans. I would like to add Mandala prints to them, ones that I made, by computer or drawings. Any information would be helpful for how to do this. Thank you so much.

 

2 AnswersAnswer

Ruffled Fabric Wreath?I would like to know if anyone has a pattern for a fabric wreath. It is a ruffled material wreath panel that is sewed and then slides onto a Styrofoam circle form.

 

1 AnswerAnswer

Gluing Rhinestones to Fabric?Can someone tell me the best kind of glue to use to attach small rhinestones to fabric? This is an item which will be washed in cold water, if that makes a difference. Thanks.

 

2 AnswersAnswer

Wash Cloth Angel Pattern?While going to web sites I came across a craft for an angel made out of a face cloth, but lost the web site. Does anyone have the pattern for this craft or the web site? I should have bookmarked it, but didn't. The site had many different ones. One was a sunflower lady, they were so cute.

 

3 AnswersAnswer

Transfer Paper for Dark Fabric?I am looking for transfer paper that will work on dark denim fabric. I have currently tried 2 different brands without success.

 

2 AnswersAnswer

No-Sew Rose Using Sheer Drapes?I need instructions on how to make a rose from twisting and knotting sheer drapery without sewing and cutting. Please help.

 

Answer

Setting Dye in Silk Fabric?How do you set dye in a silk garment? I would like to use old thin silk blouses to make a quilt. Some of them just run and run every time I wash them. What kind of dye does the manufacturers use for these silks? I have tried white vinegar, but it didn't work.

 

2 AnswersAnswer

Calculating Fabric for Table Runners?I have 20 60 in. round tables that I would like to have runners for. I would like to make them myself unless I could find them cheaper to buy. My dilemma is how much material is needed and where online is the best site to purchase it. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

 

5 AnswersAnswer

Pre-Quilted Fabric for Making Comforters?I would like to know if there are any pre-quilted fabrics available that are broad enough to make comforters and custom bed linens.

 

2 AnswersAnswer

Stretchy, Crinkly Fabric?I bought a large amount of fabric cheap at the thrift store but have no idea what it could be used for. It is white in color, crinkly like paper and stretches somewhat like Lycra spandex but only stretches one way.

 

5 AnswersAnswer

Putting Photos on a Tie?How do you put pictures of grandkids on a tie?

 

1 AnswerAnswer

Dyeing Material Without Coloring Box?How do you dye material without buying a coloring box?

 

2 AnswersAnswer

Smocking Plate for Doodlebugs - Catepillar ABCs?Does anyone have the smocking plate: Doodlebugs - Caterpillar ABCs?

 

1 AnswerAnswer

Covering Ikea Round Wicker Hassock?I have a decorating question. I have a round wicker hassock which I bought from IKEA several years ago (so you know it is still very solid). There are spaces around the sides that are broken and look unsightly, thanks to our cat. I would like to cover it with fabric, but have no idea how to adhere the fabric to the item.

 

5 AnswersAnswer

Looking for a Fabric Supplier?I make boys post-training pants, or they may be called a first underwear. I purchase my fabric from local retailers in my area and the choices in fabric for boys briefs are limited. I am hoping to find a fabric mill, or a supplier that I can purchase from directly.

 

1 AnswerAnswer

Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Cotton Fabric?Besides Ebay sellers, does anyone know what fabric stores are selling the new Disney cotton fabric of Pirates of the Caribbean? Our local Walmart does not sell it, nor does Joann Fabrics. I see that some Ebay sellers offer some but it's priced so high and then there's high shipping added.

 

7 AnswersAnswer

Fabric That is Under $2.00 Per Yard?Does anyone know of any websites that sell fabric by the yard for $2.00 or less per yard. I'm looking for all types of fabrics and widths. I need a bulk amount of 30 yards or more. Just trying to find the least expensive options such as closeouts, liquidators etc. Thanks!

 

17 AnswersAnswer

Cutting Fabric Strips?I love to make crocheted rugs with fabric strips. I am looking for something that I can cut fabric strips with. Cutting with scissors is hurting my hand. I have to use a big industrial size Gemsey, but it lays in my closet. It is more for cutting big stuff.

 

13 AnswersAnswer