1/18/2016

Cut-away transfer AGAIN!!!


Of all the things I have shared I feel my method of cutaway transfer is the absolute niftiest.  If I want to transfer a design or image to a fabric with texture (velvet, linen, lace, etc) or a fabric that has a prominent print or    fabric that is too special to make any mark on, I ALWAYS use this method and apply it to the BACK of the fabric.  There is already a tutorial on this blog but I will go though the steps once again...

Since I work from the back of the fabric  I need a reverse image of my design.  Then I apply an iron-on interfacing to the back of the fabric.   I mark my image into sections. 

I then cut out the reverse image I want to transfer and lay it on the interfacing and trace around the whole image.

Please note:With birds I do not cut out the beak.  I always apply the beak at the very last.


Then I start cutting off the smallest outside bits.... in this case the top of the head and the tail.  Then I place the image back on the interfacing and make a line where I cut away.






I just keep cutting away bits and marking where I cut.




Eventually I was down to the wing which was the last part to cut up.











You can see what is left of the paper image as I cut it all up into small bits.












Then I do some basting with a contrasting thread on the lines...











And when I turn it over  I have my bird on this velour fabric.  There are no marks or chalk  or tissue paper to deal with and the basting stitches are easy to remove as I go along.  You would be amazed how easily and quickly you can transfer even very complex images this way.

So I have gathered my metallic gold threads and sorted them from light to dark and will soon show you how I start the stitching.

5 comments:

Marilyn said...

Nice to have a reminder of your method. I've used it but not for a long time as I haven't done anything that needs transferring. Reinforcement never hurts :)

Connie Eyberg Originals said...

This is a great tutorial - very clear. I always struggle with transferring images to some fabrics. I can't wait to see this bird stitched with the beautiful threads. I'm sure it will be very opulent, especially on what appears to be a velvet.

margaret said...

you have certainly given a very clear tutorial and we all know how well it qwrks when we see your completed pieces

Magpie's Mumblings said...

I like this method - and definitely will be trying it. I've always struggled with tissue paper and then been frustrated with trying to remove it afterwards. Thank you Gerry!

linda smith said...

wonderful thanks for sharing

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