The Flip Side

So yesterday I showed you my drip drip fabric, here are the other sides of the cushions. I decided to do a different pattern on all of them, making for 8 total patterns for endless self enterainment.
First, for any of you with Eiffel chairs, here is how you make a cushion...
Cut a template out of paper that fits the seat, next trace on fabric and cut.
Sew together leaving a 4" opening along the back edge.
Cut some thick batting to size.
Holding the batting (or pin it to the fabric) turn the whoel thing inside out and sew the open seam.
Done.

So here is how I designed them. I was all aboard the crazy train with color and I realized it was time to step off, so I made some black and white patterns ala Madeline Weinrib.
I found the easiest way to get the washy look I wanted was to paint the design with water first and let the fabric paint (see yesterday's post for the brand I used) just bleed...

You can egg on any stubborn paint with a wet paintbrush if it isn't budging fast enough
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Wet and drip...




And I did use a Frenchie, and a bit of real fabric over at the desk area...


I should be finished tomorrow.

9 comments:

Lily said...

Looks amazing !! Love the fabric.

xxLily
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bluehydrangea said...

Crazy good!!

jandjhome said...

You are amazing. I think I start every comment to you like that. You have this ability with paint. I love the mixed patterns.

Heidi said...

Loving all the different patterns! How do you ensure the dye doesn't rub off on clothing? I'd love to try this method out!

Danika Herrick said...

Heidi,
The stuff I used says to set with heat, so an iron or the dryer works.
Thanks everyone!

Summer said...

Okay, THIS, I need to do. Soooo cool!!!

LindsB said...

I need to know how to do that pink and orange one, love it!

Jen of MadeByGirl said...

WOW...this was so neat! :)))

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michelle jane designs said...

Blimey!! absolutely brilliant, such a great idea!

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