the dreamers and fiber fanatics everywhere.
Years ago, I bought cloth labels to attach to my creations. Since then, I have gathered a lot of craft supplies that would definitely allow me to create my own.
If you’re ever in need of countless ways to create something, just visit Pinterest. It’s packed with ideas and DIYs, more than any one person could need in a lifetime.
Gather your supplies:
Freezer Paper (need iron) or
(optional: copy paper- baste fabric onto paper – cut to 8.5″ x 11″
cotton fabric – cut to 8.5″ x 11″
scissors or rotary cutter/mat
iron
word program to create labels
ink jet printer
sewing machine (optional)
Using a word processor, create your label with any font, clip art, etc. I won’t go into detail on this part, as there are many options.
Print a draft of your labels and determine how you will finish them. I created 8 labels per page for folding over the edges.
Cut freezer paper and fabric to 8.5″ x 11″. Iron the fabric onto the freezer paper.
Optional: You can baste your fabric onto standard copy paper. I might try this next time, as I experienced a fold each time the printer pulled in the fabric/freezer paper.
Run your fabric or paper through the printer one at a time. Stay alert while it is printing in case it jams.
Once printed, remove the paper and heat set the ink onto the fabric with an iron, probably for 20-30 seconds using a HOT iron.
Cut the labels, leaving about 1/2″ on the top and bottom of the print and approximately 1 1/5″ on each side. (Cut across each row, then cut the two apart)
Fold down the top edge and iron it, then repeat for the bottom edge.
I topstitched each label, but you could leave them unstitched or do a running stitch by hand for a more folk art look. Also, I didn’t turn under the raw edges on the back since it wasn’t going to unravel.
It’s pretty simple and a great way to use up your craft supply stash.
Until next time…
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