Add hand sewing to Monoprinted fabric projects

Hand sewing can be as simple as the running stitch. It may be simple but a few stitches can really transform a printed fabric project.

For this pillow cover I pieced several monoprinted squares of cotton together.

Then I used the circle motif to repeat an underlying elements and unify the the design. The ideas evolved as I printed the fabric, pieced the squares and finished the pillow.

I used a little wax on the end of my embroidery floss to get the fibers to stay together for a little easier threading.

I got the idea from my bookbinding tool kit. We use this chunk of beeswax to coat the thread for book binding. Just pull the end of the thread through the cold wax a few times and smooth with your warm fingers.

I found some round circles from around the studio to make my sewing lines. I traced a small plate, a cd and a whiffle ball, to make 3 different sized circles.

I tested my green water based marker first on a piece of scrap fabric. I wanted to make sure that I could easily rinse out the sewing lines when I was done. The pencil did wash out but it required more scrubbing.

Be sure to test your marking tools before you draw on your original art work.

I was pleasantly surprised with how the back side of the pillow cover turned out. I used the bolder solids on the back. I think it works. There is some variety and repetition of marks and I like how the pieces of fabric are different sizes.

Want to make your own monoprinted pillow cover?

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