Getting ready for Carter's party and creating new projects
is very exciting, but using the new tool I discovered was so much fun this
week! We recently came upon the Cameo Silhouette as a new tool in the
shop. This product allows you to cut out
all different shapes, including creating your own designs, onto all types of
products. I of course used fabric this week for a chair cover, but paper,
cardstock, magnets and many other items can be cut using this tool as well. There
is also ink that can be used to print in color and cut out shapes. It was so fun
and easy, my imagination is running wild with all the items I can create with
this new tool!
Focusing once again on the party and thinking of ways I can
use the Silhouette, I made a Chair cover to mark the Birthday Boy's seat. I chose a cupcake design with a Velcro number
candle on top. By using the Velcro, I
can use this chair cover for years to come by simply switching out the candle!
I chose an orange bottom, the Berenstain
Bears Yellow Dots as my icing and primary colors for my numbers and
stars. I backed them with fusible web
prior to running them through the Cameo Silhouette to cut my shapes.
I chose a white
background, the Berenstain Bears Party Hats as
the backing and layered fusible fleece in between. These 3 layers were cut 17 1/2 by 30 1/2 inches
After cutting my shapes and preparing the base for my chair
cover, I ironed the cupcake shape onto white background, then used my machine
to sew around the edges and secure the design. If your background was not
prepared prior to cutting the shapes, the Appliqué Pressing Sheet could be used
temporarily to secure your design until you are ready to use it. The
benefit of this mat is to allow you to lay out and view the design you
are creating to see if any changes are needed prior to securing to your final
product.
I cut strips 2 1/2
inches by width of fabric for the ties that were then folded and sewn and the
Velcro was attached for the numbers
The ties were attached to the sides of the cover, the party
hats backing with the fusible fleece and the white background fabrics were sewn
with right sides together. Remember to
leave 6 inches open at the bottom to allow you to turn the product right side
out.
The Berenstain Bears fabric and Applique sheet can be purchased on our website or
in store, and the Cameo Silhouette can be ordered on our website or in store. Please click the links below to view them. I look forward to finding
another fun project next week to share with everyone!
Thank you!
Sarah
