First Bari J. how-to video... Fabric Collage How To!

First Bari J. how-to video... Fabric Collage How-to plus a free collage pattern at Gen Q!

I can't tell you the number of times I've been asked for a how-to video on fabric collage. This technique, which I use for many of my sewing patterns and in Inspired to Sew, is among my favorites. It involves free motion quilting raw edged fabric motifs to create a lovely shabby design. Here are a couple extra helpful hints: A question I get asked a lot is "do you turn your edges under?". The answer is no. Another question I get is "should I glue the motifs down?". The answer to this is also no. First off, it tends to gunk up the needle. Second, when you use glue or iron on materials such as fusible web the collage doesn't get the frayed edge and scrunchy look we are going for. Enjoy the video and let me know if you have any questions!

 

For a brand new, FREE, project that uses fabric collage head to today's post on Gen Q. I've created a zipper wristlet pattern that will get you started. For other fun projects, please see my book, Inspired to Sew, as well as my sewing patterns which you can find here. Kitchen Art is among my most popular patterns.

Comments

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1.

sooooooo cool! i was mesmerized! free motion anything is on my list - thank you for sharing!

[Mom]

2.

Great video! I could really learn to do this! I loved it!

[Emerald-hills]

3.

lovely as always!

[K. Pelletier]

4.

So much fun watching you. Free motion quilting is what I am trying to learn and this looks like a fun way to play and get more practice. I think it may help hide some of my irregular stitching too. Thank You.

[mo]

5.

That is fantastic!

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6.

I so enjoyed your course! You did a great job. Diane (readyornothereisew). I am new at sewing but you made me feel I can do things like this if I practice.