Hello! I'm Diana from our.city.lights and I'm grateful Viv asked me to guest post. She runs one of my favorite blogs, and I hope to host a great post to her readers as she normally does.
One thing Viv and the crafting community has taught me is the always empowering DIY, at any level. Just like I once had no idea embroidery can be so simple, I hope you find it helpful!The transfer pen I bought was 3 for $5 on ebay from texpoker. The shop has different variations of the transfer pens but I got the basic black one.
Choose the drawing you want. I bought wildolive's Say Cheese Pattern on etsy.
After following instructions on how to get the pen ink going, trace over the item carefully, don't press too hard or you'll have a lovely spot of black ink on your ruined paper >_<
Warm up the cloth with the iron (don't use steam, it will smear your transer ink. I recommend high heat)
Once the pen is dry, carefully place it on the spot you want. Remember to give yourself enough room for the embroidery frame.
Pin down the item to avoid moving it around. It will transfer even to the most miniscule degree, and mistakes are obvious with a transfer pen.
Iron on gently, and carefully, making sure to not move your pattern.
Even if the pattern doesn't come out fully in tact, that's okay as long as it's straight. You can always go over it with a light hand and pencil.
Then show off your new embroidery! This totally saves money and let's you get more creative. You are not limited to expensive transfer patterns but those cute designs you have in your head.
Thanks for reading!
That is so cute!! I really need to get on the embroidering train asap.
Posted by: sonya audrey | 01/27/2010 at 03:01 AM
I never knew there was a transfer pen! Thanks for being part of PDR
Posted by: vivianna | 01/27/2010 at 09:21 AM
Cute!
Posted by: Risti | 01/27/2010 at 10:54 AM
gah! i have to try this! i usually don't love the patterns out there (particularly the granny-style patterns my mom gave me recently!), and making your own sounds just perfect! WELL DONE!
Posted by: drollgirl | 01/27/2010 at 11:29 AM
diana! it's lovely and now i know how to do something like this (if i could ever learn to embroider!) awesome diy.
Posted by: Down and Out Chic | 01/27/2010 at 01:39 PM
super cute idea! i love it!!!
Posted by: Jamie | 01/27/2010 at 03:33 PM
it seems so easy...and yet i know i'll find a way to screw it up! haha
Posted by: Nina | 01/27/2010 at 05:06 PM
eeek! i will have to try this! thanks diana!
Posted by: carly | 01/27/2010 at 06:58 PM
love!!! Super cute! I want!
Posted by: Katie | 01/27/2010 at 07:59 PM
Cutest pattern ever! :)
Posted by: Kimbirdy | 01/28/2010 at 07:54 AM
she just makes it look so easy!! ;)
Posted by: hanako66 | 01/29/2010 at 11:57 AM